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Developing Blockchain Strategy.
In this article, we are going to explore blockchain and some of the things you might consider when developing a blockchain strategy for your business, plus we explore a DAO for payment by outcomes.
futures insights: Robots as charity fundraisers.
As artificial intelligence and machine learning continue to evolve, so too will the role of robots in charity fundraising. Can we expect to see more human-robot teams in our futures?
6 Principles of Business Growth.
There is no one-size-fits-all formula for business growth. But there are certain principles that all successful business leaders follow. At insight & foresight we believe that successful growth plans are underpinned by 6 core principles.
futures insights: Participatory Budgeting.
Participatory budgeting - reality or fantasy? How could citizen lead decision making change the way you operate your for-purpose organisation?
Strategic Foresight - a robust method for dealing with adaptive problems.
Adaptive problems occur when organisations are faced with situations that require individuals throughout the organisation to alter their traditional ways of thinking to effectively address them. These types of issues are often challenging to solve, as typical problem-solving approaches and existing knowledge may not be sufficient for addressing them.
Transforming your Business Model with Futures Intelligence.
You've been running your business for a few years now and you're starting to feel like you're stuck. The business model that made sense when your organisation started is no longer providing the results you're looking for. It’s time to find a better way.
Are Australian charities rich or poor?
The ACNC data set selected for analysis comprises 3,914 Large ($1M+ annual revenue) Australian charity entities with DGR Item 1 or 4 and ACNC Group entities who have submitted audited financial statements and conducted activities in 2019. These entities represent $102B of annual revenue, ~%60 of the total 2019 revenue reported by Australian charity entities to the ACNC.
Managing the Risk of Innovation.
Innovation is a tricky beast. It's not always clear that the risks outweigh the rewards. For those of us in for-purpose organisations, getting the business case right to fund innovation is critical; uncertainty can be a roadblock, but it doesn't have to be.
Thought Starter: Responsive Innovation.
You need to be able to have the flexibility in your ideas, but also in how you get things done. There are lots of benefits that come with this approach including greater customer engagement, increased revenue streams and improved operational efficiency. This ability to make quick adjustments means that organisations can respond more quickly to changing market conditions or customer needs. This means you can adapt, compete and succeed in a market that is more dynamic than ever before.
A Quick Refresher on How to Evaluate Growth Plans.
Before not-for-profit CEOs and Boards decide what to do to deliver growth its best to start with a refresher on how businesses grow. Business growth can occur in two categories; Organic growth and inorganic growth. Understanding which is which can help your decision making….
Intro to AI for curious not-for-profits.
Artificial Intelligence is important because it has the potential to significantly improve processes, create new ways of …