Horizon scanning The future of innovation requires a transformation of thinking Most companies, our research suggests, should rethink their innovation systems and develop portfolios with a balance of innovation sources.
Articles The post-pandemic consumer landscape looks very different - here's what to look out for If you are expecting things to go back to the way they were before we all went into our self-isolating bubbles - then you're going to be very disappointed.
Case studies Local manufacturer demonstrates how collaborative innovation can be a huge advantage It's easy to carry on thinking that there simply isn't the capacity or willpower to develop a more robust local manufacturing sector.
Articles In times of huge uncertainty, people go back to... In Britain, the demand for yeast, flour and other baking paraphernalia is so intense, some have labeled it 'obscene'.
Horizon scanning Capitalism is dead, but what will replace it? n reality, just as Marx predicted - capitalism has killed itself, it was never going to be sustainable by design, but something new is about to be born from its ashes.
Tools How do you create and keep a customer? Getting and keeping a customer can be thought of as a system, which is made up of five (5) parts.
Case studies The truth is essential In a time of crisis, quality news and accurate reporting are essential.
Horizon scanning Frito Lay wants you to buy snacks directly from them Big companies like Frito Lay are now encouraging you to buy your snacks directly from them.
Articles The rise of 'Protest branding' Increasingly we are seeing a strong emergence of successful commercial brands incorporating protest and cultural-identity into their brands.
Case studies Women lead nations through pandemics better An interesting trend is emerging as researchers consider what type of leadership style best prevails when it comes to leading a nation through a health crisis.
Horizon scanning Human nature is not as brutal as we thought A fascinating story of a real-life Lord of the Flies tale has been published, that documents human nature to be vastly different from what best-selling fiction might have you believe.
Horizon scanning Renewables trump coal - a first for the US The United States is on track to produce more electricity this year from renewable power than from coal for the first time ever.
Horizon scanning Questions are now being asked on the future relevance of many industries The disruptive nature of the coronavirus and the resulting economic shutdowns, is forcing many to ask new questions of old industries that have never been questioned before.
Case studies The future of publishing according to Tyler Brûlé In this keynote presentation to the Distripress Forum in 2018, Tyler Brûlé gives away just a bit of his brand thinking for Monocle magazine.
Articles Covid-19 is a golden opportunity for African business A recent document published by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is certainly worth further investigation if you are on the same page as us.
Horizon scanning Innovations and new business opportunities that wouldn't have existed without the coronavirus In this scan, we have a look at new opportunities that are emerging as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic which really should inspire you.
Case studies How to fail your way to success Culturally there is still a lot of shame attached to not knowing the answer to something.
Case studies Beats by Dre could only have been created in the USA Beats by Dre headphones are pitched as 'sneakers for your head', the brand is the love child of Jimmy Iovine and Apple.
Horizon scanning How the pandemic has influenced dating behaviour Research indicates that during these pandemic lockdowns singletons are behaving far less selfishly and are displaying acts of empathy to strangers that they meet.
Horizon scanning Strong forecast of a collapse of the microfinance industry What the pandemic has highlighted is the real need to innovate business models as part of an overall strategy to grow more future-fit enterprises.
Articles Be bold in the face of fear Instead of shrinking your way out of a crisis, what if you decided to grow and innovate your way back to sustainability
Case studies The Next Generation Foresight Awards 2020 - enter your project before 31 May 2020 I have been asked to help judge this year's Next Generation Foresight Awards.
Articles Right now this important activity needs your focused attention To hustle is to be actively taking responsibility for yourself; it's to ensure that you don't allow yourself to be a victim.
Articles [Home economics] Is the global property market about to explode? As long as social distancing and fears of getting the virus persist, consumers probably will spend more on the trappings of their homes.
Articles This is how the true value of a company will be measured in the future There is a list of companies in South Africa that I will never consider doing any work for.
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