Tag Archive for: trends

Trust-Doom and ‘Intrapreneurs’: The Top Trends of 2023

By: McCrindle

As futurists, we study trends and factors that impact the future 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

The Influences Shaping Gen Alpha, and Why Their Future Is Bright

By: McCrindle

Generation Alpha describes the generation born between the years of 2010 and 2024. While the times affect us all, the impacts are greater when experienced in our formative years.   Read more

Back to the Future – Sales of Vinyl Overtake the CD

By: Justin Rouillon

The Australian recorded music industry hit a 15-year high in 2021 according to a recent report from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
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4 Ways We Will Wear Tomorrow’s Wearable Tech

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

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

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

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

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

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