The Future Report

The waves of change impacting the education sector are perhaps unparalleled.

There are the demographic trends of new generations entering the classroom, combined with the challenges of attracting and retaining younger staff amidst an ageing of the profession.

Added to this are technological transformations, social changes, funding challenges and global influences.

In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with

Generation Alpha are growing up in more technologically integrated times than any generation before them.

While it is inevitable that they will engage with screens in the future, parents today are delaying their children’s engagement with devices and setting up social media accounts.

In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle's Media Research Specialist, Anna Colthorpe, and Senior Researcher, Shannon Wherrett, to unpack some of the nuances of this complex topic.

Schools are not just buildings where students come to learn - they can be important places for connection and belonging.

But what exactly is the role of schools within the larger community? And how do all stakeholders contribute to creating a nurturing environment for our students?

In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle's Managing Director, Sophie Renton, to unpack some of the insights from our recently released report on building thriving school communities.

Growing up in technologically integrated times brings both benefits and challenges - particularly for parents raising this generation.

Our latest McCrindle Insights report delves into the perspective of Gen Alpha parents as they seek to raise Gen Alpha in today's age.

In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with research executive at McCrindle and author of this report, Abby Donaldson, to discuss these insights.

The year 2025 marks not only the middle of the 2020s as a decade, but the beginning of a whole new generation of people.

That’s right - from 2025 we will welcome Generation Beta into the world.

Although people of this generation haven’t even been born yet, we can predict some things about them based on the context that will surround them.

In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle's Founder and Principal, Mark McCrindle, to introduce this new generation.

It is not uncommon for people to fear public speaking.

Yet it is an important skill to hone.

In today's episode, our podcast producer, Holly Schaaf, sits down with podcast host and professional speaker, Ashley Fell, as she shares some of her top public speaking tips.

At McCrindle, we are fascinated by people, including how they live, work, shop and engage with the world around them.

One data set that reveals a lot about the living aspect is the RLB Crane Index, as it tells us a fair bit about where people live, why they choose to live in the places they do and a look into where growth areas are.

In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle's Director of Solutions (and McCrindle's Director of Cranes effectively!), Geoff Brailey, to discuss these insights.

Welcome back to another season of The Future Report podcast!

At McCrindle, we love to talk about people in generations. Every time we conduct a study, it is the first place we go to see differences in responses.

We believe in it.

However, we also think it is important to consider the downsides or challenges of categorising individuals into generations.

In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with

The not-for-profit sector is a vital part of our communities. They support those in need, serve communities and shape nations.

In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with social researcher and McCrindle's Managing Director, Sophie Renton, to discuss the insights from our latest not-for-profit report, exploring how, where, and why people give to charities.

Our Trends of 2024 tell a story of shifting perceptions, technological innovation, generational changes, and ultimately the unfolding future.

In today's episode, our guest host, Holly Schaaf, sits down with social researcher and Future Report host, Ashley Fell, to explore two of our top trends for 2024 - community redefined and the grandparent economy.