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Align Your Business Strategy with Future Trends

Disruption has become a bit of a buzzword now – and it’s become so hyped up it’s lost a lot of its meaning. You hear that you’re being disrupted, you know you need to do something about it, but you don’t exactly know WHAT disruption means, and then you don’t know HOW to manage it. In this podcast, we look at global megatrends affecting us all, the six biggest disruptive forces that could turn your business upside down, and how to raise your strategic planning so it's aligned with future trends.

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  • Are You An Avocado Leader?

    03:43
    What does it take to be a future-ready leader - especially with so much change, uncertainty, and disruption in our lives? Research by Macquarie University during the pandemic sheds some light on what the best leaders do - and continue to do - in leading themselves and their teams for future success.Download the worksheet:https://swiy.co/go-avocado-leader
  • From ROI To COI

    03:42
    When making a decision, it's useful and appropriate to consider your return on investment, or ROI. But that's only one factor in making a decision. Also consider what happens if you don't do anything, and include the cost of inaction, or COI, in every decision.Download the worksheet:https://swiy.co/go-from-roi-to-coi
  • Unleashing AI

    04:44
    Using AI is not about technology! AI is already being used in every industry and sector - including teachers, tourism operators, medical professions, artists, and managers. Most of these people are not "techies" - they are simply using the power of AI to do their work better. That's the real power of AI right now - to engage your team to use it by their side.Register for the virtual masterclass:https://swiy.co/go-unleashing-ai
  • Better Together

    05:24
    The future of work involves humans and machines working together. As a leader, you play a crucial role in combining artificial intelligence with human intelligence. This includes defining clear outcomes, identifing the right mix of people and AI, exploring flexible team structures, and building a culture that attracts top talent. Embrace AI as a tool for empowerment and you lead your team to a smarter, more adaptive workplace.Register for the virtual masterclass:https://swiy.co/go-better-together
  • Empower, Engage, Excel

    03:55
    The heart of AI success comes from people, not technology. It's about rallying your team, sparking enthusiasm, and navigating the journey together. When your people unite behind AI, you leverage the tech, innovate for success, and boost your performance.Register for the virtual masterclass:https://swiy.co/go-empower-engage-excel
  • Don't Start With The Tech

    05:05
    If you want to use AI more in your workplace, the most important thing to get right is to bring your people on the AI journey. It's not about the technology - it's about first understanding your people and how they think and feel about AI.Download the worksheet:https://swiy.co/go-dont-start-with-the-tech
  • AI For CX

    04:26
    Examine every step of your customer journey to assess how you can use AI to enhance the customer experience. But there's a right and wrong way to do it - so be sure you combine human intelligence with the power of AI.Download the worksheet:https://swiy.co/go-ai-for-cx
  • Possibility Thinking

    04:30
    To thrive in an ever-changing world, be a possibility thinker. This isn't just about being optimistic; it's about actively looking for positives, possibilities, and potential in every situation BEFORE walking that back and considering problems, risks, and challenges. Ask "What could possibly go right?" first!Download the worksheet:https://swiy.co/go-possibility-thinking
  • Why Before How

    05:32
    In today's fast-changing world, it's tempting to try playing it safe and aim too low, because big goals and plans can get derailed quickly. But that's a trap! ROI has two parts - return and investment. Start by focusing on the return - the impact and benefits of taking bold steps - and you can dream bigger, achieve more, and turn challenges into springboards for growth and innovation.Download the worksheet:https://swiy.co/go-why-before-how