Tag: experimentation

In an era of unprecedented uncertainty, the headwinds facing businesses are stronger than ever. Businesses find themselves navigating a complex landscape, where economic shifts and geopolitical challenges loom large on the horizon. In such turbulent times, the key question is not whether change will occur, but rather how effectively leaders can prepare for and adapt to it.

For jobs to be created, new industries need to be created and for that, you need people. A unique opportunity for job creation is emerging with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), which is set to not only become a new growth area of its own but will also upend innumerable existing industries.

Meetings have been a part of the business landscape and company calendar for as long as anyone can remember, and indeed have played a valuable role as a forum to communicate, collaborate and innovate. However many, perhaps even most meetings today no longer serve a strategic purpose and have, instead, become reflexive diary entries that contribute little and can, indeed, hurt more than help, a leadership expert.

Periodically, brands embark on brand refresh journeys, from simple repositioning to complete overhauls. These endeavours pose significant challenges no matter the size of the organisation, requiring substantial investments of time, resources, and capital.

Imagine that you’re updating your CV or LinkedIn profile. When listing your skills, would you be able to state that you are ‘proficient in the use of ChatGPT3’? This revolutionary Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool was launched in November 2022, so knowledge workers have had several months to teach themselves to use it, and to understand its many capabilities and limitations. 

Building a resilient mindset is key to survival. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to the world of business, and for entrepreneurs, the ability to adapt and bounce back from setbacks has never been more important.

2022 was a rollercoaster - I don’t think any of us could have predicted what was to come. The constant through it all was the importance of technology to overcome our near-term obstacles and to realise our long-term opportunities.

One of the phrases that emerged in the last two years as more companies adopted remote working was 'the new normal.' At the time, most of us took that to mean that – along with having to wear masks and sanitise our hands at every opportunity – businesses that found they could continue operations on a remote working basis would continue to do so in perpetuity.

Businesses can now ensure a higher probability of developing products and services that are market-fit, much faster and more cheaply than ever before. This is made possible by creating ‘façades’ to test on customers before investing into product development.