#Future
We need a 150 year vision into the future or we won’t survive.
The Future is Now. As a forward-thinking leader in the global construction industry, I’m passionate about future-proofing, but I feel anxious about the future of our cities and transportation, as I’ve realised that the industry and governments are not asking the right questions about the future or investment. We need to adopt a futurist mindset that […]
Let’s Talk: Future-proofing
Dynamic Business asked founders what their businesses are doing to make sure they are future proof.
Modern Office Automation: what’s possible
‘Office automation’ is a term that arose in the 70s and 80s to describe the way that computers were revolutionising workplaces. These days, our computing power is taken for granted, and office automation now refers to a range of new technologies that are already extremely popular in homes and offices all over the world. If you’re […]
Five ways to future-proof Australian workplaces
There’s no going back. From big data to big decisions, artificial intelligence and automation, to explosions in technology and in choice, Australian businesses have a decision to make – disrupt or be disrupted. While the term ‘disruption’ has become commonplace in workplaces across the country, we can’t ignore the fact that where we were yesterday […]
Australian law firms ill-prepared for the future
A new Australia-wide study has revealed Australian law firms are ill prepared for the challenges of the future – more than a third admit their business models are not fit for the demands of the years to come.
It’s time to future-proof Australian entrepreneurship
The Australian economy is at an interesting period of transition.
Take your SME into the 21st century, here’s how
Even for bricks and mortar sectors, there are still ways technology can be incorporated into the store to enhance the experience for both the consumer and employees.
The megatrends that will transform global business
New research published this month reveals the six ‘megatrends’ that are fundamentally transforming the global business environment.
Why would anyone opt for desktop accounting over cloud?
The debate may seem won, but desktop accounting software is hanging around longer than many cloud-converts would have thought.
The five trends to influence IT decisions in 2014
What’s the next big IT trend? I often get asked this question during meetings with business leaders and CIOs.
Will employees still exist in the (near) future?
In November 2013, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that Australia had 11.5 million people engaged in 6,359 different forms of employment.
How to build a progressive business through your people: Part II
We’ve all heard that a business is only as good as its people. But as we look ahead to 2014, what does it take to build a happy, high-performing team to drive your business forward?
How to build a progressive business through your people: Part I
We’ve all heard that a business is only as good as its people. But as we look ahead to 2014, what does it take to build a happy, high-performing team to drive your business forward?
Forgotten traits of great leaders
Leaders create value. They drive a powerful team and try to paint a vision of the future that inspires people to do whatever it takes to get there.
Australians shocked into life insurance
Have you made a future plan for your family in the event of your passing? No? You’re not alone.