Informing Choices Mini-Pod

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Informing Choices Mini-Pod Podcast

With exponential change driving an uncertain and complex future, considering how megatrends, trends, weak signals, and wild cards could impact life, society, and business is becoming crucial to developing insight to the future, but also to reinforcing our organisations’ agility and resilience. This is a podcast designed to provide insight to how we make sense of a radically different tomorrow by exploring "the future of" different topics. Podcast host Steve Wells talks to domain experts and futurists to explore the challenges and opportunities in a rapidly evolving future.

  1. AI in the Future of Gender Equality with Alex Whittington

    16 SEPT

    AI in the Future of Gender Equality with Alex Whittington

    Gender equality, also known as sexual equality or equality of the sexes, is the state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender, including economic participation and decision-making; and the state of valuing different behaviours, aspirations, and needs equally, regardless of gender. In this episode of the Informing Choices Mini-Pod, we will explore the role of AI in the future of gender equality economy with Houston based Futurist Alexandra Whittington. You can learn more about Alex and her work by connecting with her as follows: Email foresightpartner@gmail.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-whittington-futurist Twitter https://twitter.com/alexandra4casts Blog https://partnersinforesight.blogspot.com Credits Images Series titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Other images OpenAI DALL-E Music Pixabay License Certificate This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at pixabay.com/service/terms. Licensor Username: pixabay.com/users/zen_man-4257870 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Background Loop Chill Techno #05 Audio File URL: pixabay.com/music/electronic-background-loop-chill-techno-05-3511 Audio File ID: 3511 Date of download: 2023-07-13 13:17:07 UTC Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLP Berliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, Germany. Pixabay is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

    21 min
  2. The Future of AI in the Care Economy with Alex Whittington

    9 SEPT

    The Future of AI in the Care Economy with Alex Whittington

    The care economy includes paid (employed in the formal and informal sectors) and unpaid work through which care is provided for others. Care responsibilities can be broadly categorised into two groups: those carried out within the home and those performed outside of it. In this episode of the podcast, we will explore the role of AI in the evolution of the future care economy. To discuss this topic, I am joined by Houston based Futurist Alexandra Whittington. You can learn more about Alex and her work by connecting with her as follows: Email foresightpartner@gmail.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-whittington-futurist Twitter https://twitter.com/alexandra4casts Blog https://partnersinforesight.blogspot.com Credits Images Series titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Other images OpenAI DALL-E Music Pixabay License Certificate This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at pixabay.com/service/terms Licensor Username: pixabay.com/users/zen_man-4257870 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Background Loop Chill Techno #05 Audio File URL: pixabay.com/music/electronic-background-loop-chill-techno-05-3511 Audio File ID: 3511 Date of download: 2023-07-13 13:17:07 UTC Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLP Berliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, Germany. Pixabay is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

    18 min
  3. Inclusive Workplaces - Nurturing Culturally Dynamic, Multi-Generational Workplaces with Cat Barnard

    9 JUL

    Inclusive Workplaces - Nurturing Culturally Dynamic, Multi-Generational Workplaces with Cat Barnard

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Informing Choices Mini-Pod. In this episode we are discussing a topic that’s both crucial and transformative: Inclusive Workplaces - Nurturing Culturally Dynamic, Multi-Generational Workplaces. We start by defining inclusive workplaces and why fostering diversity in gender, culture, and age matters. Next, we highlight three key drivers fuelling this trend. Looking ahead to 2030, we visualize the potential futures of workplace inclusivity. And finally, we will explore practical actions that organisations can start implementing right now to build a more inclusive future. I am delighted to welcome co-founder of Working the Future Cat Barnard to another episode in our collaborative series of podcasts. You can learn more about Cat and Working the Future’s work as follows: By email at cathryn@workingthefuture.com By phone +44(0)7788 718823 Website https://www.workingthefuture.com Cat on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathrynbarnard Credits Images Series titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles Working the Future Other images OpenAI DALL-E Music PIXABAY LICENSE CERTIFICATE This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms Licensor Username: https://pixabay.com/users/zen_man-4257870 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Background Loop Chill Techno#05 Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/electronic-background-loop-chill-techno-05-3511 Audio File ID: 3511 Date of download: 2023-07-13 13:17:07 UTC Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLP Berliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, Germany. Pixabay is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

    29 min
  4. 21st Century Leadership with Cat Barnard

    4 JUL

    21st Century Leadership with Cat Barnard

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Informing Choices Mini-Pod; the last episode of our collaboration with Working the Future exploring 10 meta-trends impacting the future of work. As we navigate unprecedented changes both inside and outside the workplace, understanding what leadership looks like now, and what it might need to be in the future, is more crucial than ever. In this episode, we first tackle why 21st-century leadership is likely to be markedly different from traditional models. We then identify three drivers reshaping the landscape of leadership. Looking forward, we explore optimistic and pessimistic scenarios for how leaders might adapt to these evolving requirements by 2030. Finally, we discuss practical actions that organizations can take right now to cultivate the kind of leaders that will thrive in this new era. Whether you are currently in a leadership role, aspire to be one, or are simply interested in the forces shaping our leaders today, this episode will offer crucial insights. Cathryn Barnard, co-founding director at Working the Future, joins me in this episode. You can learn more about Cat and Working the Future’s work as follows: By email at cathryn@workingthefuture.com By phone +44(0)7788 718823 Website https://www.workingthefuture.com Cat on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathrynbarnard Learn about Working the Future’s “Foresight Focus 2024” report here: https://workingthefuture.com/foresight-focus-report. Credits Images Series titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles Working the Future Other images OpenAI DALL-E Music PIXABAY LICENSE CERTIFICATE This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms: Licensor Username: https://pixabay.com/users/zen_man-4257870 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Background Loop Chill Techno#05 Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/electronic-background-loop-chill-techno-05-3511 Audio File ID: 3511 Date of download: 2023-07-13 13:17:07 UTC Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLP Berliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, Germany. Pixabay is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

    31 min
  5. Climate Chaos - Building Business Sustainability for the Future of Work with Cat Barnard

    1 JUL

    Climate Chaos - Building Business Sustainability for the Future of Work with Cat Barnard

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Informing Choices Mini-Pod, the 10th episode in collaboration with Working the Future and based on their “Foresight Focus 2024” report that identifies 10 meta-trends impacting the future of work. In this episode, we delve into a pressing global issue: Climate Chaos - Building Business Sustainability for the Future of Work. As the climate crisis unfolds, it is crucial to understand its relationship with our work environments and the broader economic landscape. So we will first explore how the future of work is intertwined with climate sustainability. Next, we will identify the three main drivers of this meta-trend. We also consider the possible futures of this relationship by 2030. Lastly, we will discuss actionable steps that organisations can take right now. With these insights, businesses can prepare not just to mitigate their environmental impact, but to lead the charge towards a sustainable future. Cathryn Barnard, co-founding director at Working the Future, joins me in this episode. You can learn more about Cat and Working the Future’s work as follows: By email at cathryn@workingthefuture.com By phone +44(0)7788 7188230 Website https://www.workingthefuture.com Cat on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathrynbarnard Learn about Working the Future’s “Foresight Focus 2024” report here: https://workingthefuture.com/foresight-focus-report. Credits Images Series titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles Working the Future Other images OpenAI DALL-E Music PIXABAY LICENSE CERTIFICATE This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/zen_man-4257870 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Background Loop Chill Techno#05 Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/electronic-background-loop-chill-techno-05-3511 Audio File ID: 3511 Date of download: 2023-07-13 13:17:07 UTC Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLP Berliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, Germany. Pixabay is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

    35 min
  6. Attention Disruption - Skim Culture and the Battle for Focus with Cat Barnard

    11 JUN

    Attention Disruption - Skim Culture and the Battle for Focus with Cat Barnard

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Informing Choices Mini-Pod, and another in our series exploring ten meta-trends impacting the future of work, in partnership with Working the Future [https://www.workingthefuture.com] to explore 10 meta-trends identified in their “Foresight Focus 2024” report [https://workingthefuture.com/foresight-focus-report]. In this episode, we will explore the current state of our fragmented attention spans and consider how these challenges might evolve. What new distractions could emerge, and how will they continue to shape our workdays? We will then explore three major drivers behind this trend, then look forward into the future to consider the optimistic and pessimistic potential scenarios in 2030. And finally, we will discuss actionable steps that organizations can take now that will inform the design of work environments and cultures that help employees maintain concentration and stay effective. Cathryn Barnard, co-founding director at Working the Future, joins me in this episode. You can learn more about Cat and Working the Future’s work as follows: By email at cathryn@workingthefuture.com By phone +44(0)7788 718823 04 +44(0)7764 948444 Website https://www.workingthefuture.com Cat on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathrynbarnard Credits Images Series titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles Working the Future Other images OpenAI DALL-E Music Pixabay License Certificate This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms. Licensor' Username: https://pixabay.com/users/zen_man-4257870 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Background Loop Chill Techno#05 Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/electronic-background-loop-chill-techno-05-3511 Audio File ID: 3511 Date of download: 2023-07-13 13:17:07 UTC Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLP Berliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, Germany. Pixabay is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

    32 min
  7. The Reskilling Emergency – The Age of the Continuous Newbie with Cat Barnard

    4 JUN

    The Reskilling Emergency – The Age of the Continuous Newbie with Cat Barnard

    In this episode we're diving into the Reskilling Emergency – The Age of the Continuous Newbie. As technology rapidly automates tasks, the nature of jobs is changing, often leaving us feeling like we are always starting anew. We will first look at where we see successful examples of reskilling. Next, we will identify three major forces driving this urgent need for continuous learning; is it just technology, or are there other factors at play? Then, we will explore the potential futures of reskilling by 2030; looking at both optimistic and pessimistic scenarios. Finally, we will explore what organizations can start doing today to prepare their teams for this new reality. I am joined by co-founder of Working the Future, Cat Barnard to this, the seventh of our collaborative series of podcasts.  You can learn more about Cat and Working the Future’s work as follows: By email at cathryn@workingthefuture.com By phone +44(0)7788 718823 04 +44(0)7764 948444 Website https://www.workingthefuture.com Cat on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathrynbarnard Learn about Working the Future’s “Foresight Focus 2024” report here: https://workingthefuture.com/foresight-focus-report. Credits Images Series titles pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles Working the Future Other images OpenAI DALL-E Music PIXABAY LICENSE CERTIFICATE This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/zen_man-4257870 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Background Loop Chill Techno#05 Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/electronic-background-loop-chill-techno-05-3511 Audio File ID: 3511 Date of download: 2023-07-13 13:17:07 UTC Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLP Berliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, Germany. Pixabay is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay at info@pixabay.com.

    36 min
  8. Operating Frameworks Rebooted - Embracing Agility for Peak Performance with Cat Barnard

    21 MAY

    Operating Frameworks Rebooted - Embracing Agility for Peak Performance with Cat Barnard

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Informing Choices Mini-Pod, and another in our series exploring ten meta-trends impacting the future of work, in partnership with Working the Future [https://www.workingthefuture.com]. In this episode, we’re diving into a meta-trend that is all about shaking things up in the workplace: quot;Operating Frameworks Rebooted - Embracing Agility for Peak Performance." We will explore how companies are switching gears to become more agile, identify three major forces driving this shift towards agile frameworks, peer into the future and discuss an optimistic scenario where flexibility leads to breakthrough performances, and a pessimistic one where things might not go as planned, and finally ask what should organizations be doing right now to ride this wave of change. Cathryn Barnard, co-founding director at Working the Future, joins me in this episode. You can learn more about Cat and Working the Future’s work as follows: By email at cathryn@workingthefuture.com or patrick@workingthefuture.com By phone +44(0)7788 718823 or +44(0)7764 948444 Website https://www.workingthefuture.com Cat on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathrynbarnard Credits Images Series titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles Working the Future Other images OpenAI DALL-E Music PIXABAY LICENSE CERTIFICATE This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms. Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/zen_man-4257870 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Background Loop Chill Techno#05 Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/electronic-background-loop-chill-techno-05-3511 Audio File ID: 3511 Date of download: 2023-07-13 13:17:07 UTC Pixabay GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLP Berliner Freiheit 2, 10785 Berlin, Germany. Pixabay is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

    27 min
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With exponential change driving an uncertain and complex future, considering how megatrends, trends, weak signals, and wild cards could impact life, society, and business is becoming crucial to developing insight to the future, but also to reinforcing our organisations’ agility and resilience. This is a podcast designed to provide insight to how we make sense of a radically different tomorrow by exploring "the future of" different topics. Podcast host Steve Wells talks to domain experts and futurists to explore the challenges and opportunities in a rapidly evolving future.

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