Future-Fit Fridays :)
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -Disruption has never been a bigger issue than it is today.
Every day, thousands of young people join the workforce and start businesses that are statistically doomed to fail.
Future-Fit Fridays speaks to the entrepreneurially minded leader who is looking to contribute to shaping a reimagined future of opportunities. Giving insight into emerging trends and key shifts occurring in different industries that will make all the difference in becoming future-fit.
Equipped with this knowledge, you can begin to engineer agility, adaptability and nimbleness into unlearning what may be holding your organisation back and consistently innovate your way into the future with confidence!
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Episode 18: Data Governance & Stewardship with Lara Gureje
October 29, 2020 23:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBLara is a Data Governance Specialist, CEO at DatOculi and is the person clients call when they want to turn data into valuable insights! She has worked extensively with helping organisations with data analytics, data privacy, cultural transformation and building a stewardship culture around their data assets. In episode 18, Lara helps us understand the underpinnings of data stewardship and what organisations can do to tap into the power of their data, and then manage and support it’s fru...
17: The Value of Foresight & Hindsight with Thomas Frey
October 15, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBWhat is foresight, why is it important and how do we apply it? Thomas Frey is the Founder and Executive Director at the DaVinci Institute. He is a globally celebrated futurist and multi award-winning engineer. In episode 17, Thomas talks about the value of applying foresight and hindsight when sense-making and navigating an uncertain future.
The Value of Foresight & Hindsight with Thomas Frey
October 15, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBWhat is foresight, why is it important and how do we apply it? Thomas Frey is the Founder and Executive Director at the DaVinci Institute. He is a globally celebrated futurist and multi award-winning engineer. In episode 17, Thomas talks about the value of applying foresight and hindsight when sense-making and navigating an uncertain future.
Episode 17: The Value of Foresight with Thomas Frey
October 15, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBWhat is foresight, why is it important and how do we apply it? Thomas Frey is the Founder and Executive Director at the DaVinci Institute. He is a globally celebrated futurist and multi award-winning engineer. In episode 17, Thomas talks about the value of applying foresight and hindsight when sense-making and navigating an uncertain future.
Building A Disruption Mindset with Charlene Li
October 01, 2020 22:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBDisruption Expert, Charlene Li was named by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in business and in episode 16 of Future-Fit Fridays, in this episode she speaks to us about how individuals and organisations in an ever-changing world can Build A Disruption Mindset. What does it take to think like a disruptor and how can we build the mindset at an individual and organisational level?
16: Building A Disruption Mindset with Charlene Li
October 01, 2020 22:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBDisruption Expert, Charlene Li was named by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in business and in episode 16 of Future-Fit Fridays, in this episode she speaks to us about how individuals and organisations in an ever-changing world can Build A Disruption Mindset. What does it take to think like a disruptor and how can we build the mindset at an individual and organisational level?
Episode 16: Building A Disruption Mindset with Charlene Li
October 01, 2020 22:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBDisruption Expert, Charlene Li was named by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in business and in episode 16 of Future-Fit Fridays, in this episode she speaks to us about how individuals and organisations in an ever-changing world can Build A Disruption Mindset. What does it take to think like a disruptor and how can we build the mindset at an individual and organisational level?
Episode 15: Key Success Factors for the Future of Work with Ross Dawson
September 17, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBAs the world continues to get disrupted, what can teams do today to distinctly set them apart as industries continue to experience unprecedented change? Australian Futurist, Author and Strategist, Ross Dawson engages us in a conversation about how leaders and teams can tap into the factors that will continue to drive success in the future of work.
Key Success Factors for the Future of Work with Ross Dawson
September 17, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBAs the world continues to get disrupted, what can teams do today to distinctly set them apart as industries continue to experience unprecedented change? Australian Futurist, Author and Strategist, Ross Dawson engages us in a conversation about how leaders and teams can tap into the factors that will continue to drive success in the future of work.
15: Key Success Factors for the Future of Work with Ross Dawson
September 17, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBAs the world continues to get disrupted, what can teams do today to distinctly set them apart as industries continue to experience unprecedented change? Australian Futurist, Author and Strategist, Ross Dawson engages us in a conversation about how leaders and teams can tap into the factors that will continue to drive success in the future of work.
14: Transformational Futurism with Chet Sisk
September 03, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBChet Sisk is an American Futurist, Author and Founder of Universal Basic Resources. In this episode, we engage in a conversation on how future narratives help drive social transformation around issues of climate change, systematic racism, inequality etc. Chet also opens up on how each of us can ‘think like futurists’ and use disruption to move from spectatorship to intentionally playing a role in creating the future our world needs.
Episode 14: Transformational Futurism with Chet Sisk
September 03, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBChet Sisk is an American Futurist, Author and Founder of Universal Basic Resources. In this episode, we engage in a conversation on how future narratives help drive social transformation around issues of climate change, systematic racism, inequality etc. Chet also opens up on how each of us can ‘think like futurists’ and use disruption to move from spectatorship to intentionally playing a role in creating the future our world needs.
Transformational Futurism with Chet Sisk
September 03, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBChet Sisk is an American Futurist, Author and Founder of Universal Basic Resources. In this episode, we engage in a conversation on how future narratives help drive social transformation around issues of climate change, systematic racism, inequality etc. Chet also opens up on how each of us can ‘think like futurists’ and use disruption to move from spectatorship to intentionally playing a role in creating the future our world needs.
Humanism for Positive Futures with Jaqueline Weigel
August 20, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBBrazilian Futurist, Jaqueline Weigel speaks about using principles of Humanism to drive positive responses to change and disruption in future focused organisations. Jaqueline is a Humanist, Futurist and the CEO at W.Futurismo. Feel free to explore W Futurismo to follow her work.
Episode 13: Humanism for Positive Futures with Jaqueline Weigel
August 20, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBBrazilian Futurist, Jaqueline Weigel speaks about using principles of Humanism to drive positive responses to change and disruption in future focused organisations. Jaqueline is a Humanist, Futurist and the CEO at W.Futurismo. Feel free to explore W Futurismo to follow her work.
13: Humanism for Positive Futures with Jaqueline Weigel
August 20, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBBrazilian Futurist, Jaqueline Weigel speaks about using principles of Humanism to drive positive responses to change and disruption in future focused organisations. Jaqueline is a Humanist, Futurist and the CEO at W.Futurismo. Feel free to explore W Futurismo to follow her work.
12: Nimble & Flexible Start-Ups with Nkululeko Mthembu
July 02, 2020 22:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBThe startup scene is fast becoming increasingly exciting and dynamic. What does it take for start-ups to stand out from the rest as they cast their nets in hopes of building impactful organisations or even unicorns? All this and more as we chat to Nkululeko Mthembu, start-up scene reviver and Founder of PISTA.
Nimble & Flexible Start-Ups with Nkululeko Mthembu
July 02, 2020 22:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBThe startup scene is fast becoming increasingly exciting and dynamic. What does it take for start-ups to stand out from the rest as they cast their nets in hopes of building impactful organisations or even unicorns? All this and more as we chat to Nkululeko Mthembu, start-up scene reviver and Founder of PISTA.
Episode 12: Nimble Start-Ups with Nkululeko Mthembu
July 02, 2020 22:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBThe startup scene is fast becoming increasingly exciting and dynamic. What does it take for start-ups to stand out from the rest as they cast their nets in hopes of building impactful organisations or even unicorns? All this and more as we chat to Nkululeko Mthembu, start-up scene reviver and Founder of PISTA.
Episode 11: Shattering Workplace Ceilings with Mandisa Mfeka
June 18, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBMandisa Mfeka was South Africa’s very first black female combat pilot, and is the guest on episode 11. As Mandisa (The WingedSpanner) continues to push boundaries and flip the status quo on its head, we chat to her about how today’s workforce can begin to do the same in order to create tomorrow’s resilient and diverse workforce.
Shattering Workplace Ceilings with Mandisa Mfeka
June 18, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBMandisa Mfeka was South Africa’s very first black female combat pilot, and is the guest on episode 11. As Mandisa (The WingedSpanner) continues to push boundaries and flip the status quo on its head, we chat to her about how today’s workforce can begin to do the same in order to create tomorrow’s resilient and diverse workforce.
11: Shattering Workplace Ceilings with Mandisa Mfeka
June 18, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBMandisa Mfeka was South Africa’s very first black female combat pilot, and is the guest on episode 11. As Mandisa (The WingedSpanner) continues to push boundaries and flip the status quo on its head, we chat to her about how today’s workforce can begin to do the same in order to create tomorrow’s resilient and diverse workforce.
10: The Future of Money with Bronwyn Williams
June 04, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBWhether its crypto currency or investing in precious metals, the future of money both excites and induces much nail biting. What are some of the key ideas around fiscal policy, trading and money itself that we need to be aware of as we step into the future? Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist, Bronwyn Williams chats to us about what to look out for as the face of money changes.
Episode 10: The Future of Money with Bronwyn Williams
June 04, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBWhether its crypto currency or investing in precious metals, the future of money both excites and induces much nail biting. What are some of the key ideas around fiscal policy, trading and money itself that we need to be aware of as we step into the future? Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist, Bronwyn Williams chats to us about what to look out for as the face of money changes.
The Future of Money with Bronwyn Williams
June 04, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBWhether its crypto currency or investing in precious metals, the future of money both excites and induces much nail biting. What are some of the key ideas around fiscal policy, trading and money itself that we need to be aware of as we step into the future? Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist, Bronwyn Williams chats to us about what to look out for as the face of money changes.
09: Making Medical History with Professor Mashudu Tshifularo
May 21, 2020 21:36 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBThe field of Medicine is a perfect example of how technological advancements such as additive manufacturing can help not only save lives, but also the way we live and work. Prof Mashudu Tshifularo led the first team in the world to use 3D-printed bones for reconstructive middle ear implants in 2019 at the University of Pretoria and Steve Biko Academic Hospital and speaks to us about Making Medical History and more.
Episode 009: Making Medical History with Professor Mashudu Tshifularo
May 21, 2020 21:36 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBThe field of Medicine is a perfect example of how technological advancements such as additive manufacturing can help not only save lives, but also the way we live and work. Prof Mashudu Tshifularo led the first team in the world to use 3D-printed bones for reconstructive middle ear implants in 2019 at the University of Pretoria and Steve Biko Academic Hospital and speaks to us about Making Medical History and more.
Making Medical History with Professor Mashudu Tshifularo
May 21, 2020 21:36 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBThe field of Medicine is a perfect example of how technological advancements such as additive manufacturing can help not only save lives, but also the way we live and work. Prof Mashudu Tshifularo led the first team in the world to use 3D-printed bones for reconstructive middle ear implants in 2019 at the University of Pretoria and Steve Biko Academic Hospital and speaks to us about Making Medical History and more.
Episode 008: Future-Focused Politics with Ronald Kasrils
May 07, 2020 22:16 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB“Politics is everything and everything is Politics” goes the phrase. If this is true, what approach does society and those with political influence need to start to embrace as we change the face of politics for the digital age? Anti-Apartheid veteran and activist, Ronald Kasrils, unpacks what policy and politics may need to look like in the coming years.
08: Future-Focused Politics with Ronald Kasrils
May 07, 2020 22:16 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB“Politics is everything and everything is Politics” goes the phrase. If this is true, what approach does society and those with political influence need to start to embrace as we change the face of politics for the digital age? Anti-Apartheid veteran and activist, Ronald Kasrils, unpacks what policy and politics may need to look like in the coming years.
Future-Focused Politics with Ronald Kasrils
May 07, 2020 22:16 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB“Politics is everything and everything is Politics” goes the phrase. If this is true, what approach does society and those with political influence need to start to embrace as we change the face of politics for the digital age? Anti-Apartheid veteran and activist, Ronald Kasrils, unpacks what policy and politics may need to look like in the coming years.
Episode 007: The Adapting Appliance Business with Allan Hirsch
April 23, 2020 22:38 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBThe appliance industry and many others have constantly shifted to suit the needs and preferences of consumers without fail. What role may the appliance business play in the future and what may consumers in years to come, expect from an industry such as this? What will make the biggest difference in the success or failure of a most businesses in a time when disruption is a way of life? Award-winning businessman and founder of the Hirsch group, Mr Allan Hirsch helps us dissect these questi...
The Adapting Appliance Business with Allan Hirsch
April 23, 2020 22:38 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBThe appliance industry and many others have constantly shifted to suit the needs and preferences of consumers without fail. What role may the appliance business play in the future and what may consumers in years to come, expect from an industry such as this? What will make the biggest difference in the success or failure of a most businesses in a time when disruption is a way of life? Award-winning businessman and founder of the Hirsch group, Mr Allan Hirsch helps us dissect these questi...
The Adaptive Appliance Business with Allan Hirsch
April 23, 2020 22:38 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBThe appliance industry and many others have constantly shifted to suit the needs and preferences of consumers without fail. What role may the appliance business play in the future and what may consumers in years to come, expect from an industry such as this? What will make the biggest difference in the success or failure of a most businesses in a time when disruption is a way of life? Award-winning businessman and founder of the Hirsch group, Mr Allan Hirsch helps us dissect these questi...
07: The Adaptive Appliance Business with Allan Hirsch
April 23, 2020 22:38 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBThe appliance industry and many others have constantly shifted to suit the needs and preferences of consumers without fail. What role may the appliance business play in the future and what may consumers in years to come, expect from an industry such as this? What will make the biggest difference in the success or failure of a most businesses in a time when disruption is a way of life? Award-winning businessman and founder of the Hirsch group, Mr Allan Hirsch helps us dissect these questi...
Episode 007: The Adaptive Appliance Business with Allan Hirsch
April 23, 2020 22:38 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBThe appliance industry and many others have constantly shifted to suit the needs and preferences of consumers without fail. What role may the appliance business play in the future and what may consumers in years to come, expect from an industry such as this? What will make the biggest difference in the success or failure of a most businesses in a time when disruption is a way of life? Award-winning businessman and founder of the Hirsch group, Mr Allan Hirsch helps us dissect these questi...
Putting The Human Back in Human Resources with Douw van der Walt
April 09, 2020 22:42 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBIn a digital and Information Age, Human Resources now plays an even more important role in regulating how we relate to each other in the workplace. What are the pivotal factors influencing human capital in the workplace of the future? Human Resources Expert, Douw van der Walt talks to us around this topic.
06: Putting The Human Back in Human Resources with Douw van der Walt
April 09, 2020 22:42 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBIn a digital and Information Age, Human Resources now plays an even more important role in regulating how we relate to each other in the workplace. What are the pivotal factors influencing human capital in the workplace of the future? Human Resources Expert, Douw van der Walt talks to us around this topic.
Episode 006: Putting The Human Back in Human Resources with Douw van der Walt
April 09, 2020 22:42 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBIn a digital and Information Age, Human Resources now plays an even more important role in regulating how we relate to each other in the workplace. What are the pivotal factors influencing human capital in the workplace of the future? Human Resources Expert, Douw van der Walt talks to us around this topic.
Work Should NOT Suck with Andy Golding
March 26, 2020 21:27 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBData indicates consistently that too few companies are creating work experiences and cultures that motivate us to join, stay and add value at ‘work’. This week, Employee Experience Specialist, Andy Golding of Still Human, talks to us about why we are justified in desiring human-centric work spaces and cultures in a digital world. Andy also gives us a glimpse into what a company that priorities employee experience looks like.
Episode 005: Work Should NOT Suck with Andy Golding
March 26, 2020 21:27 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBData indicates consistently that too few companies are creating work experiences and cultures that motivate us to join, stay and add value at ‘work’. This week, Employee Experience Specialist, Andy Golding of Still Human, talks to us about why we are justified in desiring human-centric work spaces and cultures in a digital world. Andy also gives us a glimpse into what a company that priorities employee experience looks like.
05: Work Should NOT Suck with Andy Golding
March 26, 2020 21:27 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBData indicates consistently that too few companies are creating work experiences and cultures that motivate us to join, stay and add value at ‘work’. This week, Employee Experience Specialist, Andy Golding of Still Human, talks to us about why we are justified in desiring human-centric work spaces and cultures in a digital world. Andy also gives us a glimpse into what a company that priorities employee experience looks like.
Trends As Business Strategy with Dion Chang
March 12, 2020 19:19 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBDisruption comes in many forms and some forms may be easier to overlook than others. Non-tech disruptors may fall into this category, but can be just as disruptive, if not more so. Be that as it may, it is every organisation's responsibility to monitor and understand the trends that are shaping and have the potential to disrupt their industry or business. International Trend analyst and 'cage-rattler', Dion Chang talks us through how 'horizon scanning' is not only great, but pivotal for...
04: Trends As Business Strategy with Dion Chang
March 12, 2020 19:19 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBDisruption comes in many forms and some forms may be easier to overlook than others. Non-tech disruptors may fall into this category, but can be just as disruptive, if not more so. Be that as it may, it is every organisation's responsibility to monitor and understand the trends that are shaping and have the potential to disrupt their industry or business. International Trend analyst and 'cage-rattler', Dion Chang talks us through how 'horizon scanning' is not only great, but pivotal for...
Episode 004: Trends As Business Strategy with Dion Chang
March 12, 2020 19:19 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBDisruption comes in many forms and some forms may be easier to overlook than others. Non-tech disruptors may fall into this category, but can be just as disruptive, if not more so. Be that as it may, it is every organisation's responsibility to monitor and understand the trends that are shaping and have the potential to disrupt their industry or business. International Trend analyst and 'cage-rattler', Dion Chang talks us through how 'horizon scanning' is not only great, but pivotal for...
Future Skills with Senele Goba
February 28, 2020 13:36 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBWhether it's coding or programming altogether, how much of the learning and development within our organizations is focused on equipping us for the future of work? What other skills may be needed to ensure we are not necessarily employable, but future-fit in tomorrow's world? Do these apply in our personal lives and where do we even start? Industrial Automation Specialist, Senele Goba of 4IR Innovations helps us answer these questions and more!
03: Future Skills with Senele Goba
February 28, 2020 13:36 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBWhether it's coding or programming altogether, how much of the learning and development within our organizations is focused on equipping us for the future of work? What other skills may be needed to ensure we are not necessarily employable, but future-fit in tomorrow's world? Do these apply in our personal lives and where do we even start? Industrial Automation Specialist, Senele Goba of 4IR Innovations helps us answer these questions and more!
Episode 003: Future Skills with Senele Goba
February 28, 2020 13:36 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBWhether it's coding or programming altogether, how much of the learning and development within our organizations is focused on equipping us for the future of work? What other skills may be needed to ensure we are not necessarily employable, but future-fit in tomorrow's world? Do these apply in our personal lives and where do we even start? Industrial Automation Specialist, Senele Goba of 4IR Innovations helps us answer these questions and more!
02: Adaptive Leadership with Keith Coats
February 14, 2020 14:45 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBData shows that today's workforce desires to commit more of themselves to an organisation with a purpose and a meaningful impact on society. Both the non-profit space as well as most corporates find themselves in a predicament where they are either high on a cause for good and with poor business acumen or the other way around. Keith Coats, Global leadership expert and Futurist advises not to fear because although the digital age brings unprecedented change, there is plenty of opportuni...
Adaptive Leadership with Keith Coats
February 14, 2020 14:45 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBData shows that today's workforce desires to commit more of themselves to an organisation with a purpose and a meaningful impact on society. Both the non-profit space as well as most corporates find themselves in a predicament where they are either high on a cause for good and with poor business acumen or the other way around. Keith Coats, Global leadership expert and Futurist advises not to fear because although the digital age brings unprecedented change, there is plenty of opportuni...