Think: Business Futures
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 1 ratingHost Stefan Posthuma finds the people who are the movers and shakers in business, and brings them together to get to the essence of the financial issues of the day.
Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Australia And China Learn To Get Along
March 26, 2024 23:21 - 29 minutesFollowing on from the visit of the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi we return to the Australia China relationship and find that it is moving ahead despite major headwinds. Our guest this week was Professor James Laurencson. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
We Need To Talk About Ultra-Fast Fashion
March 19, 2024 23:29 - 31 minutesThis week we look at the world of fast fashion that is now moving into ultra-fast fashion with companies like Shein. In this episode, we take a deep dive into ultra-fast fashion and ask why we all should be worried about this trend becoming our new normal. Our guest this week is Dr. Talyor Brydges. Produced and Hosted by Anthony Dockrill.
Squeezed By Our Supermarket Giants
March 12, 2024 06:14 - 34 minutesThis week we look at our supermarket sector and ask is a lack of competitiveness behind some of the practices of Coles and Woolworths? Our guest this week is Dr Sanjoy Paul Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
China, Trade And Our Research Security
February 23, 2024 00:11 - 27 minutesThis week we have a detailed look at China and what it means it to us, our terms of trade, our supply chains, and the risks it poses to our Universities. To discuss this and more we are joined by Professor James Laurenceson who is the Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at UTS. Produce and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
World Trade - Do We Need A Plan B
February 13, 2024 06:33 - 29 minutesWith the continuing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea countries like Australia that are dependent on world trade have been left exposed. In a world of conflict and risk what can we do to protect ourselves? To discuss the problems and some possible solutions we spoke with Dr Sanjoy Paul. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
Was 2023 A Landmark Year in Climate?
December 22, 2023 02:19 - 33 minutesThis week we look at the ways business and finance need to change as the economy transitions to a low-carbon future. Our guests were Alison Atherton and Gordon Noble. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
The Incredible Growth Of Women's Sport
December 05, 2023 23:44 - 24 minutes2023 has been a landmark year for women's sport. In this episode, we talk about this incredible rise and ask what this means for the business of sport and how women's sport will need to change and adapt. Our guest this week is Professor Tim Harcourt Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
What Lessons Can We Learn From PwC, Qantas and Optus?
November 28, 2023 05:37 - 32 minutesThis week, we shift our focus to the fallout from PwC, Qantas, and Optus. In many ways, it has been the dominant corporate story of the year. Our guest this week is Professor Carl Rhodes. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
Why Are Our Boards So White And Male?
November 14, 2023 23:28 - 29 minutesThis week, we explore the lack of diversity in our corporate boards and discuss potential solutions. Our guest is Professor Sue Wright, Head of the Accounting Discipline Group at the UTS Business School. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
Embracing the Power of AI in Enterprise
November 09, 2023 06:18 - 57 minutesThis week we have a recent panel discussion that was given at the University of Technology Sydney titled Embracing the power of AI in Enterprise: Bridging academica & industry for a transformative tomorrow The discussion was moderated by: Michael Blumenstein Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering and IT Produced by Anthony Dockrill
Ageing with Dignity - Full Panel Discussion
October 24, 2023 12:24 - 48 minutesThis week we have a recent panel discussion that was given at the University of Technology Sydney titled Ageing with Dignity: Imagining the Future of Aged Care Services in Australia The discussion was moderated by: Nicole Sutton from the UTS Business School. Produced by Anthony Dockrill
Turning Black Friday Green
September 26, 2023 07:09 - 26 minutesThis week we look at a new initiative to make shopping and finding a bargain more sustainable. Green Friday is in its third year and brings 260 brands front and centre to shoppers looking for a more sustainable way to shop. We spoke to the CEO of Green Friday Melissa Drennan.
2023 Intergenerational Report with Professor Roy Green
August 29, 2023 05:52 - 35 minutesThis week we take a look at the 2023 Intergenerational Report and talk about the real story of the report that the media has missed. We now need to seriously decide if we want to live in a hotter and poorer Australia or one where we become a green industrial powerhouse. Our guest is Professor Green. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
Has The Housing Rental Crisis Just Been Solved?
August 24, 2023 00:44 - 31 minutesLast week, the federal government unveiled its new housing plan. The centerpiece of this plan is the construction of 1.2 million homes over a span of 5 years. While some are skeptical about the plan's ability to achieve this ambitious target, if successful, could it effectively solve our current rental crisis? Additionally, how does this plan address the pressing issue of social housing? To delve into these questions and analyze the government's strategy, we spoke to Professor Alan Morris, fr...
Returning to the Idea of a Carbon Tax
August 15, 2023 06:24 - 29 minutesThis week we talk about why Australia should revisit the idea of a carbon tax. We spoke with Mona Mashhadi Rajabi who recently published an article on the economic benefits of a carbon tax. https://theconversation.com/a-carbon-tax-can-have-economic-not-just-environmental-benefits-for-australia-210380 Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
Australia's Need For Innovation With Professor Roy Green
July 18, 2023 07:06 - 35 minutesThis week we discuss just how ready is the Australian economy for future shocks caused by climate change and AI. Our guest was Professor Roy Green Producer and host Anthony Dockrill
Businesses' Climate Change
July 07, 2023 06:41 - 29 minutesThis week we look at businesses' growing awareness and efforts in fighting climate change. We spoke to Professor Martina Linnenluecke from the UTS Business School. Hosted and produced by Anthony Dockrill
Making AI Work For Us
June 21, 2023 07:51 - 28 minutesThis week we turn to the number one topic of 2023 AI. To help us in the discussion we spoke to Dr Amanda White from UTS Business School and Professor Edward Santow from the Human Technology Institute of UTS. Hosted and Produced by Anthony Dockrill
Small Business Case Study: Savvy Beverage
June 13, 2023 07:02 - 44 minutesThis week we take a look at what it takes to start your own business and what is the difference between having an idea and being an entrepreneur. Our guests were Mark Curry CEO of Savvy Beverage and Professor Prabhu Sivabalan a Professor of Management Accounting and Control at UTS Business School. This edition was produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
PwC - When Business and Government Don't Mix
June 07, 2023 03:30 - 29 minutesOur first episode of 2023 is a look at the PwC scandal and we ask where the line should be between business and government. To help us work through some very difficult questions we were lucky to speak with the Dean of UTS Business School Professor Carl Rhodes. Produce and presented by Anthony Dockrill
The Future Of Super
November 02, 2022 20:59 - 29 minutesThe Morrison Government's Your Super, Your Future legislation has taken superannuation in a new direction, applying strict performance benchmarks to funds, stapling super to individuals as well as trying to improve integrity and transparency. But has this legislation led to perverse incentives in the industry which leads to lower performance and worse outcomes for some fund members? On this episode we weigh up the impacts of Your Super, Your Future. Guests: Lorenzo Casavecchia - Associate Hea...
The Fight For Ethics In Tech
October 26, 2022 09:57 - 29 minutesBig tech is literally changing the way we live. With the speed of innovation and lack of regulation, issues of dignity and ethics seem to often fall by the wayside as the influence of large platforms grows. On today’s show we explore centering dignity in the tech start-up and entrepreneurial space. Guests: Lorenn Ruster, PHD candidate at the ANU School of cybernetics & Anne-Marie Elias – Professional Fellow at UTS Startups.
The Gig Work Dilemma
October 18, 2022 04:11 - 29 minutesGig work has provided countless Australians with unprecedented occupational flexibility. At the same time, the Labor Government has proposed legislation which looks to afford gig workers entitlements like minimum pay, leave and superannuation. One clear dilemma is how to implement these entitlements without compromising flexibility and the business model of tech startups like Uber, Airtasker and Menulog. This episode we discuss the potential impact of the proposed legislation on gig work. Gue...
Homes For Homes
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutesThe Big Issue have been fighting homelessness in Australia for decades, and now they have a new project, in collaboration with the NSW Land Registry Service. Homes for Homes allows homeowners to pledge a tiny portion of the sale price of their property to help develop social and affordable housing. There's much to be admired about the Homes for Homes model, and this week on the show we take a look at how it works. Guests: Adam Bennett - Adjunct Professor at UTS and outgoing CEO of Land Regis...
App Goals
September 27, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesGoal enabling technology is the integration of goal setting into tech-based products and services. Things like step-counts, savings targets and fitness goals all have a general benefit to app users and tech companies, however the specifics of how to optimise goals in apps is not well-known. This episode we explore new research and modelling around the most effective ways to utilise goal enabling technology. Guest: Jake An, UTS Business School lecturer
Struggling With Social Welfare
September 20, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesAustralia's social security system is notoriously difficult to navigate. It's also punitive in nature. So why are some of our most vulnerable people finding getting a leg up so hard? This episode we explore the complexity of social security, and how things can change. Guests: Leanne Ho - CEO of Economic Justice Australia and Julius Golab - solicitor at the Welfare Rights Centre.
Will Stamp Duty Reform Work?
September 13, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesAmid a perpetual rise in interest rates, the NSW Government have announced their First Home Buyer Choice scheme. A reform to stamp duty which gives first home buyers the option to opt out of stamp duty - and into an annual tax. This episode, we explore stamp duty as an impediment to property purchasing, and how the NSW government’s policy might affect housing affordability. Guests: Harry Scheule - Professor of Finance at the University of Technology Sydney and Simon Pressley - Founder, and h...
Australia 2030
September 07, 2022 05:37 - 29 minutesWhat will Australia look like in 2030? Rocky Scopelliti is a futurologist, an author, a speaker and a researcher of the confluence of demographics and technological change. He joins the show this week to talk about the major trends that will affect the trajectory of Australia as we move into the next decade.
Contract Brewing: Opportunity vs Stigma
September 04, 2022 22:46 - 29 minutesContract brewing is having your brand's beer made by a third party, at a facility often far from the stated home of your label. This episode we discuss the opportunity contract provides industry up-starts and also the stigma that is often associated with the practice. Guests: Pavlina Jasovska – Lecturer in International Business and Strategy at the UTS Business School, and Sam Maccaulay - Senior lecturer in strategy and innovation at the University of Queensland.
How To Strengthen Supply Chains
August 23, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesOver the last two years global supply chains have been massively disrupted and are still on their way to recovery. This episode we ask the question of how to we strength supply chains and build in resilience to copy with unforeseen events. Guest: Sanjoy Paul from the UTS Business School
The Future Of Buy Now Pay Later
August 16, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesBuy now pay later apps have seen a boom in the last five years. But as with any emerging industry, regulation is lagging. This episode we look at the growth of buy now pay later and what might the industry see in the future. Guests: Thomas Matthys from the UTS Business School and Nikesh Lalchandani from the Emerging Payments Association of Asia.
Copycats & Contrarians
August 09, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesWhy do we follow the crowd? When is it a good idea and when is it not? Michelle Baddeley from the UTS Business School is the author of the book Copycats and Contrarians. She joins the show to talk about the concept of herding and how it manifests in the business world.
Will AI Replace Marketing Jobs?
August 02, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesThe use of AI in marketing is growing rapidly. This week we take a look at how it's used, how much it's growing - and whether AI presents a danger to marketing jobs. Guests: Tae Woo Kim and Ashish Sinha from the UTS Business School.
Democracy Forum: Government's Role In Innovation
July 26, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutesFor this very special episode, we bring you address by Nobel Prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz. This address was from an event organised as part of the UTS Vice Chancellor's Democracy Forum. Professor Stiglitz's address is followed by a conversation with UTS behavioural economist Michelle Baddeley. The theme of this episode is Government's role in innovation.
The Billion Dollar University Surplus
July 19, 2022 11:56 - 29 minutesSydney University recently reported by far their largest surplus in history. Almost a billion dollars, compared to a 20 year average of just over $120 million. A huge profit, even through the crippling effects of the pandemic. So what happened? Dr David Bond, senior lecturer at the UTS business school has been looking into it. He joined Think Business Futures to tell us what he found.
The Story of a Startup
July 13, 2022 22:59 - 29 minutesFollowing from last week's show about educating entrepreneurs, this week we take a look at the story of a startup and its founder. We explore the highs and lows - and what entrepreneurship looks like from the ground. Mark Curry is the CEO of Savvy Beverages, an award winning nutrition business that makes healthy products that enhance energy and mental wellbeing.
How To Make An Entrepreneur
July 05, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesAre entrepreneurs born with the characteristics that make them who they are, or is it something you can teach? This episode we explore what entrepreneurship means today and how to educate people to become entrepreneurs. Guests: Martin Bleimel, Associate Professor and the Director of Research at the Transdisciplinary School at UTS and Jochen Schweitzer, Associate Professor of Strategy and Innovation and the Director of Entrepreneurship at the UTS Business School.
Is E-waste really waste?
June 28, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesEach month, Australians produce tens of thousands of tonnes of E-waste. This week we explore the problem, and the opportunity for business to turn this trash into treasure. Guests: Maruf Chowdhury, Senior lecturer and expert in closed loop systems and supply chain sustainability at the UTS business school and Lisa Saunders, Co-Founder and CEO of Arnie’s Recon.
The Hidden World Of Economic Abuse
June 21, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesA significant yet largely un-recognised aspect of domestic abuse is financial or economic abuse. It manifests as the restriction of a person's financial independence and often limits one's ability to take action to change their situation. This episode we discuss the prevalence of economic abuse, how to identify it and what can be done to make change. Guest: Kathy Walsh - Professor of finance and master of financial planning course director at the UTS business school.
Rethinking Accessible Travel & Tourism
June 14, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesAustralians living with disability often face enormous challenges when travelling. From using digital devices to purchase tickets, to boarding planes, to finding accessible attractions at a destination - the experience of travel and tourism is not equal for all Australians. This episode we look at the challenges and opportunities of accessible tourism. Guests: Simon Darcy, Professor of Social Inclusion at the UTS Business School and Ben Gauntlett, Disability Discrimination Commissioner at th...
What Is Sustainable Business?
June 07, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesModern business is now more than ever grappling with the question of sustainability. Is it possible for businesses to have a positive impact on the world while maintaining longevity, profitability and shareholder satisfaction? This episode we look at the mechanisms business use to contribute to sustainability, and what may be needed to make sustainable business a reality. Guests: Melissa Edwards, Director of the Executive MBA program at the UTS Business School and Tim Williams, Lecturer at t...
Social Impact - Can Business Change The World?
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesMany modern companies incorporate social or environmental principles into their structures. Is this incremental progression enough? Or do we need a complete restructure of incentives in order to see the change that's needed. This episode we look at the potential future for business & social impact. Guests: Bronwen Dalton, Director of the Masters of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Program at the UTS business school & Claire Wright, business historian at the UTS Business School.
Mythbusting Housing Affordability
May 24, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesWith a new government in office - housing affordability remains a big concern. The big questions are: What effect will rising interest rates have on house prices? And how far will the suite of Labor housing policies go in addressing the challenges for first home buyers? On this episode - we delve into these questions and try to unearth the harsh truth. Guests: Harry Scheule - Professor of Finance at the University of Technology Sydney Business School & Simon Pressley - Founder and head of pr...
Aged Care's Financial Crisis
May 17, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesAged care is often described as being in crisis due to things like neglect, poor nutrition and under-staffing. However another crisis of aged care is found in the finances - with many residential homes either lacking financial viability, or not meeting the minimum standards parties are proposing ahead of the election. This episode we explore a new report by the UTS Ageing Research Collaborative that aims to provide ongoing insights into the finance of aged care. Guests: Dr. Nicole Sutton & ...
How Sports Betting Impacts Sports Culture
May 10, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesSports betting and advertising is ubiquitous throughout the channels of any regular sports fan. With sports codes, media, advertising and betting agencies all being interdependent - where does the boom in ads, odds and engagement end? This episode we explore the good, the bad and the fascinating impact sports betting is having on sports culture. Guests: Adam Cohen, Lecturer for Sport Management at the UTS Business School & David Rowe, Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research at the Institute...
The Teacher Walk Off
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesNSW Teachers haven't gone on strike for over ten years but this week they'll walk off the job to raise their voice about unfair pay and workload conditions. So how did we let such a fundamentally important profession get to this place? This week we look at the current state of teachers conditions in NSW and what needs to change. Guest: Mihajla Gavin - Senior Lecturer in employment relations and human resource management at the UTS Business School.
Donations, Lobbies, Integrity, Corruption
April 26, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesIn the lead up to the election, the establishment of a Federal corruption commission is an important issue for voters - but how exactly does federal corruption intersect with the private sector? On today's episode we dive into the impact of corruption on democracy and what attributes a Federal commission needs to have in order to clean ups politics. Guests: Marie dela Rama - lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney and Adam Graycar - professor of public policy and director of the Stre...
How Covid Is Changing Tourism
April 19, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesCovid's catastrophic impact on the tourism sector has exposed many of the industry's vulnerabilities when it comes to managing crisis. So what has tourism learnt from the pandemic, and how will it move forward? This episode we look at how tourism was crushed by Covid, how it responded and what's in store for the future. Guest: David Beirman - Adjunct Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney Business School and author of Tourism Crises and Destination Recovery.
Women in Leadership: Business & Politics
April 12, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesThe second wave feminist movement of the 1960s and 70s brought sweeping changes to women's roles in both business and politics. This episode we explore the history of women in leadership. We ask what does the landscape of women in leadership looks like today? What the continuing barriers are, and how we can progress to not only increase the number of women in leadership positions but also to expand the diversity of women in these roles. Guests: Claire Wright - business historian at the Unive...
Short Term Budgets vs Long Term Solutions
April 05, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesThe 2022 Budget was described by many as a cash splash focusing on temporary fixes and pre-election problem solving. With inflation, interest rates and the cost of living set to be a continuing challenge - what options are available to governments to help address these issues long term? Has the global playing field that budget forecasts are based on changed? And how can reform take place when big economic policy announcements seem too politically dangerous for either party? Guests: David Bon...