Pausing to Move Forward 02/16/2018 PauseFest was my hangout place of choice last week. As Linda Kozlowski, Etsy says “It really focuses on the intersection of creativity, tech and business all together.” I went for inspiration and to learn from some amazing speakers. Knowing what is happening in the world is a way of being prepared for change, and of dealing with a VUCA environment. There is less likelihood of being taken by surprise and when you get down to it, there's even room for fun!
PauseFest was my hangout place of choice last week. As Linda Kozlowski, Etsy says “It really focuses on the intersection of creativity, tech and business all together.” I went for inspiration and to learn from some amazing speakers. Knowing what is happening in the world is a way of being prepared for change, and of dealing with a VUCA environment. There is less likelihood of being taken by surprise and when you get down to it, there's even room for fun!
Predicting the Future 08/01/2017 “The best way to predict the future is to invent it” Alan Kay (c1971), Xerox Palo Alto Research Centre (PARC). This statement later became the PARC creed. Individuals are often hailed as innovators – think Bill Gates, Elon Musk or Richard Branson. However on closer view a complementary (often seemingly opposite) partner is generally there. Look even closer and frequently they have a team around them - to bounce ideas off, to make things happen, and to create the environment needed for
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it” Alan Kay (c1971), Xerox Palo Alto Research Centre (PARC). This statement later became the PARC creed. Individuals are often hailed as innovators – think Bill Gates, Elon Musk or Richard Branson. However on closer view a complementary (often seemingly opposite) partner is generally there. Look even closer and frequently they have a team around them - to bounce ideas off, to make things happen, and to create the environment needed for
Which Disruptors are Pushing your Industry? 12/02/2016 In an earlier article, I spoke of the VUCA world we are currently living in. I am fascinated by the concept of Disruption. To me it means chaos, overwhelm and being out of control, a view shared by many leaders I have spoken to. However, in a world that is changing and is as dynamic as ours, disruptors can also mean new opportunities, thinking differently, different results, breaking the bonds of previous thinking.
In an earlier article, I spoke of the VUCA world we are currently living in. I am fascinated by the concept of Disruption. To me it means chaos, overwhelm and being out of control, a view shared by many leaders I have spoken to. However, in a world that is changing and is as dynamic as ours, disruptors can also mean new opportunities, thinking differently, different results, breaking the bonds of previous thinking.
