Tag Archive for: michael mcqueen

Robots are Getting Their Hands Dirty to Keep us Fed

By: Michael McQueen

We often think of the world of farming and agriculture as the antithesis of the technological hubs of places like Silicone Valley. Read more

Forget David Vs Goliath: Meet Today’s Empowered Customer

By: Michael McQueen

The annuls of history make it very clear that power has generally belonged to organizations – from religious institutions to government bureaucracies and corporate behemoths. Read more

In the Circular Economy, ‘Repairs’ Are Making a Comeback

By: Michael McQueen

In an economy often characterised by overconsumption, waste and fast fashion, the push for sustainability is not always popular. Read more

How to Combat Groupthink in Your Teams

By: Michael McQueen

We often hear about echo chambers and groupthink in regards to the online world, our political leanings and our social groups. Read more

Employees are Quietly Quitting; You Need to Cultivate Workplace Culture

By: Michael McQueen

While the dust has largely settled from the pandemic, the reworking of work that it set in motion is still going strong as companies and employees attempt to navigate their different needs and interests. Read more

Struggling to Sell Ideas? Try Being Uglier, Dumber and More Doubtful

By: Michael McQueen

Earlier this year, a cereal brand faked a whole set of endorsements and got away with it. Read more

You Thought TV Home Shopping Was Dead? Meet ‘Shoppertainment’

By: Michael McQueen

Years ago, I released a book named Memento that took me way out of my comfort zone. Read more

What Business are you Really In?

By: Michael McQueen

We all know the importance of a ‘why’. For individuals and organisations alike, clarifying purpose is essential as a way of orienting goals and strategies, unifying teams and incentivising action. Read more