Tag Archive for: trends

4 Ways We Will Wear Tomorrow’s Wearable Tech

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By: Michael McQueen

As innovations continue to proliferate, technology is being increasingly integrated with the human body.  Read more

The History and Future of Leadership: How Times Have Changed

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By: McCrindle

When you think of great leaders, who do you envision? Martin Luther King? Mother Theresa? Greta Thunberg? In life, leaders take many forms. From those who influence us daily to sporting coaches, mentors and political leaders.  Read more

Melbourne set to become Australia’s largest city – McCrindle

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By: McCrindle

Such has been Melbourne’s growth, it was just three years ago its population reached 5 million, two years after Sydney hit the milestone, yet it will close out this decade at 6 million, getting there ahead of Sydney. Read more

How to Spot Trends

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By: McCrindle

Being a futurist is an interesting profession. For some it conjures an image of a crystal ball. For others, excel spreadsheets. It may come as a surprise that, in fact, no one can predict the future with certainty. But we can prepare for it. By observing the changes and thinking about what will influence the future, leaders and organisations can be better prepared for what is to come. Read more

The Top Trends of 2022

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By: McCrindle

The experience of the last two years has been transformative. Looking to the year ahead, we foresee important demographic, economic, social, technological, environmental, and political shifts to take place. Read more

The 5 Energy Sources Bringing Power to the People

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By: Michael McQueen

The problem of renewable energy is arguably the most pressing of our time. As governments scramble to keep up with the pressures of rising temperatures and public demand, the need for large-scale energy solutions continues to grow exponentially. Read more

Cashing In: What Blockchain Will Mean For Our Dollars and Cents

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By: Michael McQueen

Blockchain has steadily grown in popularity over the last couple of years. Bitcoin’s value soared over 70% in 2020 and is projected to reach a price of US$66,000 by the end of this year. With low transaction fees, limited institutional involvement, and ease of use, blockchain presents an attractive opportunity for spenders across the world. But what will this new currency mean for the future of our notes and coins? Read more

How Healthy Is Our Data-Driven Health Obsession?

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By: Michael McQueen

In the digital age, the adage stands: if you are not paying for the product, you are the product. In an era where business marketing, sales and influence are increasingly personalised and driven by insights into consumers, there is no product of more value than your personal data. Read more

The Future of Cities

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By: McCrindle

Australia’s eight capital cities are changing rapidly and vary in their generational mix, cultural diversity, affordability, household income and commuter preferences. Read more

Online Influencers Are Yesterday’s News… Welcome to the Creator Economy

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By: Michael McQueen

We have all grown used to the trends and influencers of social media, but developments of the last year are seeing the platforms we have come to know enter a new stage. Read more