Informing Choices Mini-Pod

By Steve Wells

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 develo... more

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October 08, 2024 ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? – Roanoke with Fernando Gutiérrez Olaizola
“ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind?” is a multi-author book featuring 36 top futurist voices who have come together to explore of our climate future beyond purely climate data, through the lens of Ecofascism.

The premise for all the stories in the book is this: The year is 2050. Temperatures have risen over +2ºC. Global population has reached 9.8 billion. Pressure on natural systems is at its peak. A new global movement has arisen; a totalitarian system has been enforced, based on the minimum climate footprint on every aspect of our society.

In this episode, Florida-based futurist Fernando Gutiérrez Olaizola outlines the context for the book and shares an overview of his chapter entitled “Roanoke” which describes a plea for assistance from Earth by the head of the first Mars colony.

You can learn more about Fernando and his work here:
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/latinofuturist
Email [email protected]

Learn more about "ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind?" here https://www.oneday2050.org/ecof">https://www.oneday2050.org/ecof
Learn more about other One Day in 2050 initiatives
and projects here https://www.oneday2050.org

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September 16, 2024 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 [email protected]
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-whittington-futurist
Twitter https://twitter.com/alexandra4casts
Blog https://partnersinforesight.blogspot.com
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September 09, 2024 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 [email protected]
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-whittington-futurist
Twitter https://twitter.com/alexandra4casts
Blog https://partnersinforesight.blogspot.com
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July 09, 2024 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 [email protected]
By phone +44(0)7788 718823
Website https://www.workingthefuture.com
Cat on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathrynbarnard
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July 04, 2024 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 [email protected]
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.
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July 01, 2024 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 [email protected]
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.
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June 11, 2024 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 [email protected]
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
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June 04, 2024 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 [email protected]
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.
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May 21, 2024 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 [email protected] or [email protected]
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
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May 14, 2024 Next-Generation Talent Ecosystems - An Era of On-Demand Working with Cat Barnard
Welcome to the latest episode of the Informing Choices Mini-Pod, and the fifth in our series looking at the critical trends impacting the future of work, in partnership with Working the Future (https://www.workingthefuture.com).
In this episode, we are exploring the rise of Next-Generation Talent Ecosystems and the surge of on-demand working, another meta-trend identified in Working the Future’s “Foresight Focus 2024” report (https://workingthefuture.com/foresight-focus-report).
First off, we address exactly what "Next-Generation
Talent Ecosystems" are. Then we will dive into three big drivers fuelling this trend and look ahead to two scenarios in 2030: one optimistic, where these ecosystems lead to greater freedom and fulfilment in work, and one pessimistic, where challenges and inequalities persist. Finally, we will consider what organisations can do right now to harness the power of these trends and prepare for the future.
Working the Future’s co-founding director Cathryn Banard
joins me on this episode. You can learn more about Cat and Working the Future’s work as follows:
By email at [email protected]
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
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