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As human beings we find uncertainty deeply troubling. We want the answers, and preferably we want the answers now. So when I tell people that
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As human beings we find uncertainty deeply troubling. We want the answers, and preferably we want the answers now. So when I tell people that
In last week’s blog posting I introduced the concept and purpose of future studies. This week I’m going to deal with the question: “Why?” It
Last week I suggested that its important to start any futures project by asking “Why?”. The reason why it’s important to start with “Why?” is
Last week I suggested that two important aspects to trend spotting are (i) reading lots and (ii) reading widely. This week I would like to

Digitalization is slowly transforming the way executives learn. Several attributes characterize this change. First, learning is moving from being an event-based activity to one that
You’ll be pleased to know that this week’s blog is not about reading … for a change! When they needed advice on any major or

Purple Beach. The 5th annual gathering. This time at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London. Discreetly signposted by two purple balloons. And the 80 invited
We all have ideas of how we think the future will pan out. Consciously (or even subconsciously) we all have an idea of not only
Are you someone who struggles to focus on problem solving when there’s a stack of ironing that needs doing, or a lawn that needs mowing?
As human beings, we love stories. Before we could write, we were making up and passing down stories through the generations about our societies and
It’s reshaping work at the molecular level. Is your culture built to adapt — or destined to be outpaced? PurpleBeach's Postcards from the Future Revisited - a call to action for the AI age!