Why Robots Loved the Pandemic
By: Michael McQueen
You’ve likely read the headlines regarding how many million jobs will be taken by robots, or what percentage of professions will disappear in the coming years. Read more
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What the Reign of Blockchain Means for Real Money
By: Michael McQueen
Recent years have seen cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin and Etherium attract enormous attention and fascination. Read more
Why Culture Could Be Your Company’s Make or Break
By: Michael McQueen
In the office, it now seems the employer and employee simply want different things. The impasse between company and worker expectations around the future of the in-office work is a key factor driving what’s become known as ‘The Great Resignation.’ Read more
Hiring Gen Z? Here’s What You Need to Know
By: Michael McQueen
The last couple of years have seen the entry of the next generation into the workforce. Gen Zs are a unique group – fiercely ambitious, values-driven and highly attuned to the digital world. Read more
Why Sustainability is a ‘Package’ Deal in Business
By: Michael McQueen
The demand for sustainability has no less than revolutionised the way companies do business. In the last decade, the move towards sustainable products, waste solutions and emissions reductions has forced businesses to pursue purpose over profits, leading the way to a new and positive form of conscious capitalism. Read more
The Future of Flying Cars is Here
By: Michael McQueen
In years past, flying cars were the stuff of science fiction and fantasy. Developments of the last decade, however, are seeing the reality of this vision edge closer and closer. Read more
3 Key Powers of 3D Printing
By: Michael McQueen
With abilities that seem to have come straight from the future, 3D printing is gaining traction across all industries. While 3D printing has been a fringe technology for decades, the numbers give some indication of how quickly it is moving towards the mainstream. Read more
Managers, Business People: Are You Asking the Right Questions?
By: Michael McQueen
Albert Einstein once suggested that if he had an hour to solve a problem and his life depended on it, he’d spend the first 55 minutes determining the best question to ask. ‘For once I know the proper question,’ he said, ‘I could solve the problem in less than 5 minutes.’[1] Read more
How’s Your Judgement? Here’s 3 Patterns You Might Recognise
By: Michael McQueen
We all consider ourselves to be fairly sound judges. When faced with problems or challenges, we tend to trust our judgements and rely on our estimations, believing that we are immune to the biases and mental manipulations that others experience.
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How Schools are Designing Classrooms for the Future
By: Michael McQueen
The 20th century model of learning has well and truly had its day. Time spent memorising, cramming, and silently listening to teachers lecturing is wasted in an age of accessible information and collaboration. Read more