Forward thinking leaders need to develop the ability to scan for signals, issues and trends that are developing now and create a view on how they might play across a range of futures. We also need to be able to anticipate change and get ready for what might happen next. In some cases, we need to be able to create change ourselves and help build the futures we want to see.

Which futures will appear? There are many different variations of futures emerging. It may sound far fetched but technology is advancing faster than ever before. Robotics and artificial intelligence could well advance to autonomous thought and action at some stage in the future. Robots may dance.

Did you know that employees are the weak link in cyber defences and often the entry point for cyber-attacks?

The reality is employees undervalue the importance of cyber security. They have a low level of vigilance. They don’t see it as a personal problem.

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.

Artificial Intelligence is important because it has the potential to significantly improve processes, create new ways of …