Making a decision is a complex process, and having advisors can really help. It’s possible to increase the chance of receiving good advice by selecting the most suitable advisor(s) for the situation you are facing and the decision that needs to be made.
During the pandemic, the rate of tech use has skyrocketed. But, out of necessity, we have skipped over, rearranged and sped up the process of using tech. Increased tech use does not mean that the risk of unintended consequences has been reduced; in fact, it means that the risk increases because more people are using […]
Consider how you can reduce harmful outcomes & boost Tech for Good. 10 Ideas for Reducing the Unintended Consequences of Emerging Technologies. The appeal of ‘emerging technologies’ is undeniable. It seems like every week there’s a new gadget, app or platform released that sparks excitement about improving operations, services or products. Being an early-adopter can […]
Link with a university for new ideas, knowledge and resources. The resources, experts and ideas within a university campus are a rich source of diversity that can complement a business’s internal capabilities. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses everywhere are rethinking purpose and strategy. Amidst the turmoil and uncertainty, at least one thing […]
Executives can broaden their expert networks and info sources by tapping into the wealth of expertise and knowledge of universities. Here are 8 ways to get to know your local university and find out who’s doing what. Connecting with university professors, staff and students can help executives build more sustainable and impactful businesses. Learning about what’s […]
When your executive team is ready to recruit a critical thinker or two into your expert network it pays to have realistic expectations for the practicalities of the exercise. Even though the process will likely be different than usual and possibly require more resources, the additional intellectual power gained will be a significant advantage. Professors […]
To navigate the challenges of the data-rich Information Age, the CEO and executive team require access to increasingly sophisticated critical thinking skills. University professors and Post-Ac members are professional critical thinkers and offer enormous value to the CEO’s expert network. The sheer volume and variety of data available to today’s executive team is mind-boggling and […]
Removing the barriers that increase professional risk would lead to practical and cultural change. A professor is professionally better off if they ‘stay in their lane’ rather than sharing their expertise in a new area. A hard truth is being exposed: the current research system lacks the agility required for professors to effectively participate in the preparation […]
In light of the events of 2020 (so far!) let’s talk about the future of leadership. When it comes to the future of leaders and leadership, How can we act together during this moment of uncertainty to change ‘leadership’ for the better? What must leaders do more (or less) of right now, for us to […]
The #Imaginable Project. Information is everywhere. We constantly receive information from our environment and from within our own bodies. We use it to make decisions about what to do, why, when, where and how. What’s more, we are increasingly reliant on other people for information and our decisions can have life-changing consequences. In light of […]
In-person conferences are going online due to Covid 19 distancing rules and environmental, financial and technological factors. However, attitudes towards accessibility and inclusion will determine the long-term trajectory for the online conference.
How can organizations better prepare for potentially catastrophic events and respond to limit the damage? Part of the answer lies in our own biology.
When covid 19 isolation measures were announced in mid-March, one of the rare highlights was the possibility of having more time to work alone at home. Less travel, less pesky distractions and more focus — a recipe for success. Admittedly, I was already working from home with my advisor-author-speaker freelancing taking off. Still, I was […]
With more walkers and runners taking to the streets due to coronavirus lockdown, the chance of being bumped, swiped or surprised by a sweaty body is higher. Let’s all use these 13 ways to be better pavement neighbours, not sidewalk hogs.
I’m using transferable knowledge, and you can too, to adapt to the covid 19 world.
My ‘to-do’ list used to grow and grow and grow like an uncontrolled jungle vine. Within a few weeks I made three changes which became habits. It’s now a routinely pruned bonsai. I get things done. It feels good. I needed to wrangle my ‘to-do’ pest. Items remained on the list for months. As it […]
I do my best work when there are clear boundaries between the professional and the personal. The very thought of working from home used to send shivers down my spine because I’m a Segmentor. I thrive when I separate ‘work’ from ‘life’. Now, after almost two years working from home, I’m pleased to share that […]
A recent posting on bioRxiv may have been erroneous, but the mistakes were picked up within hours, notes Kristen Sadler Read the full article, published by Times Higher Education here.
A few weeks ago I signed up for Dr Amantha Imber’s My Year of Better project. Each week or two through 2020, we will try out a new strategy which claims to improve life in some way. Amantha is adding some science to the project by collecting feedback from us guinea pigs before and after each […]
I’ve always loved books. They provide me with information and that brings me joy. It took me 45 years to realise I also love books because of what they signify. In mid-2018, after living in Singapore for 15 years the time came for me to bid adieu to the Little Red Dot. It was the peak […]
The blessing of big data can be a curse without resources for analysis. But how much computerised help do we really want? Read my first article of the new decade, published on January 7 2020 in Times Higher Education.
We know that busyness at work doesn’t equate to productivity nor talent. We know that working to the point of exhaustion isn’t admirable. We know that being too busy at work to honour other commitments doesn’t mean you’re important. We know that working more hours than everyone else isn’t a status symbol. And we know […]
I presented a webinar in August 2019 as part of the ASIS International series on Risk and Resilience. Please click here to access the link. It’s free for ASIS members and has a fee for non-members. I’m working on preparing a transcript or summary, stay tuned for that!