The future of work: Will technology become more invasive?

Nathan Sykes·28 March 2019·People & Change

...Technology has long served as a civilizing and freeing influence. It helped us improve standards of living, increase the velocity of money, build new things, take part in the social contract and, ultimately, organize our resources and talents. But are we approaching the point of diminishing returns? In other words,… Read More...

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5 networking tips for your next tech conference

Nathan Sykes·28 March 2019·People & Change

...Every tech conference you attend is an opportunity to meet like-minded professionals. Many of them share your interests, ambitions, and goals, and can often teach you more about your industry, regardless of your experience. Naturally, you’d want to network with these people and create lasting connections. That said, it isn’t… Read More...

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Could RPA make procurement jobs more human?

Bertrand Maltaverne·22 March 2019·Enabling Technologies

...Procurement is, by nature, in the business of relationships. Whether it’s managing suppliers or stakeholders, the success of any procurement organization relies heavily on building relationships between people. Despite this, many procurement professionals do not have the time to focus on the human side of their job. Data collection, reporting,… Read More...

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3 things project managers need to know in the engineering industry

Nathan Sykes·22 March 2019·People & Change

...Project management in engineering is as vital as it is potentially misunderstood. Like it or not, many project managers have had to learn the hard way that their job is less about frontline engineering work and more about taking a mindful, deliberate, top-down approach to directing projects of all kinds… Read More...

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FAQ 6: How do you make the most from young people in an older company?

Lindsay Herbert·22 March 2019·People & Change

...Lindsay Herbert, keynote speaker and author of the acclaimed book ‘Digital Transformation’ continues her series answering frequently asked questions on the subject of digital transformation. Here Lindsay answers the question, “How do you make the most from young people in an older company?”     Transcript:… Read More...

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A guide to building Agile culture

Peter Abraham·21 March 2019·People & Change

...We’ve just published the results of our workplace culture research entitled ‘A guide on the importance of building an agile culture’ and you can download it free here. In it we cover: Organisational agility and agile teams in the context of modern management Cultural challenges during agile transformations How… Read More...

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You may be trading profitably, but you still have to transform

Phil Darby·20 March 2019·Strategy & Innovation

...Last week I raised the subject of owners of distressed businesses looking for investors or acquirers and the value that a transformation plan can add to such a business, but what use is a transformation plan if you are still profitable and need neither an injection of cash nor an exit?… Read More...

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Scaling-up Corporate Start-ups by Frank Mattes and Dr Ralph-Christian Ohr: An Executive Summary

The Digital Transformation People·19 March 2019·Strategy & Innovation

...This book focuses on one question: How can large companies generate business impact from non-incremental innovation?   An Introduction by the authors Frank Mattes and Dr Ralph-Christian Ohr “The situation seems paradox. Winning in non-incremental innovation should be the domain of large companies, not of greenfield startups. Read More...

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Digital Leadership failure in the tours, activities and attractions industry

Peter Syme·14 March 2019·Strategy & Innovation

...Another day and several more approaches from businesses in the tours, activities and attractions sector to discuss their challenges. I have extensive experience, and some even call me an expert! Well, folks having experience is no longer an advantage. It means that those of us who are in the grey… Read More...

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How to make your distressed business attractive to investors

Phil Darby·13 March 2019·Strategy & Innovation

...The growth in the number of business crashes has been matched recently only by the numbers of struggling businesses coming up for sale as old-school business leaders, throw in the towel and admit they’re not up to the challenges of the digital economy. We know that over 60% of businesses… Read More...

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Tours and Activities minefield

Peter Syme·11 March 2019·Customer Engagement

...I am back from a few days at the Arvial event in Berlin. A big thank you to the Arival team for delivering an outstanding event. This is the event where those involved in the $180 billion tours, activities and attractions industry come together to learn, share, help each other… Read More...

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The impact of data analytics in the food industry

Nathan Sykes·8 March 2019·Data & Analytics

...Data science and big data, in general, are changing the world around us. Some of the more prominent industries where data is making an impact include retail, customer service, and construction, as well as manufacturing and development. It’s no secret that these days, just about everything relies on a digital… Read More...

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