COURAGE, ANGER, AND AGENCY FOR BUILDING THE FUTURE
A new Fireside Salon by Bronwyn Williams and Pierre Du Plessis Lessons from a joker, a saint, and a sinner In this double-act fireside salon (or keynote), a prophet and a priest walk onto a stage and give you the kick up the pants you need to get up, go forth, and forge your own […]
SOVEREIGNTY
A new Trend Briefing by Bronwyn Williams The counterbalanced twin trends of centralisation and decentralisation are redefining our social contracts and redrawing the balance between financial freedom and safety – for nations, multinationals and individuals alike. At the same time, the forces of globalisation and automation are redefining the competitive landscape. In this talk you […]
The Art of Rewirement
A new Trend Briefing by Dion Chang For two decades, Flux Trends has worked with companies experiencing dramatic change: from legacy businesses facing disruption to startups pivoting or being absorbed. In today’s unpredictable environment, where the velocity of change has become exponential, businesses that don’t preempt change are bound to stagnate and become obsolete to […]
Pawfect Lives – the rise and rise of the pet economy
A Trend Briefing by Dion Chang In 2023 a defining moment in global pet parenting took place. Gmarket, South Korea’s largest online retailer, released their sales data, which showed that they had sold more pet strollers than baby strollers that year. On opposite sides of the planet – in the USA and in China – […]
Navigating the Dark Forest
The annual Flux Trend briefing – The State We’re In – is a highly anticipated executive summary of where the world is, and where it’s heading. Using the acronym T.R.E.N.D.S. – representing six key trend pillars – the briefing identifies disruptive undercurrents that businesses should be watching, as they signal shifts in how welive, work […]
The importance of acting on foresight insights and data with Reanna Browne (Ep. 17)
A 15 Minute Foreplay™ Conversation with Reanna Browne In this conversation Bronwyn Williams and Tumelo Mojapelo talk to Reanna Browne about the challenges and importance of acting on foresight insights in order to build better personal and professional futures. Bronwyn Williams: Hi, I’m Bronwyn Williams. We’re back with the Flux 15 Minute Foreplay™ Conversations with […]
Building futures thinking teams with Scott Smith (Ep. 16)
A 15 Minute Foreplay™ Conversation with Scott Smith In this conversation Bronwyn Williams and Tumelo Mojapelo talk to Scott Smith about the importance of building anticipatory teams and organisations. Bronwyn Williams: Hi, I’m Bronwyn Williams. We are back with the Flux 15 Minute Foreplay™ Conversations. We’ll be talking to leading foresight and futures thinkers from […]
The importance of accountability partners with Pierre Du Plessis (Ep. 15)
A 15 Minute Foreplay™ Conversation with Pierre Du Plessis In this conversation Bronwyn Williams and Tumelo Mojapelo talk to Pierre du Plessis about the importance of having accountability partners in your journey. Bronwyn Williams: Hi, I’m Bronwyn Williams. We’re back with the Flux 15 Minute Foreplay™ Conversations where myself and my colleague Tumelo Mojapelo here […]
The Business Pivot Model with Mike Stopforth (Ep.14)
A 15 Minute Foreplay™ Conversation with Mike Stopforth In this conversation Bronwyn Williams and Tumelo Mojapelo talk to Mike Stopforth about the importance of knowing when and how to pivot your business. Bronwyn Williams: Hi, I’m Bronwyn Williams. We’re back with a Flux 15 Minute Foreplay™ Conversation. We’ll be talking to different thought leaders from […]
Sentiment Analysis with Tim Stock (Ep. 13)
A 15 Minute Foreplay™ Conversation with Tim Stock In this conversation Bronwyn Williams and Tumelo Mojapelo talk to Tim Stock about the semiotic-driven social science method that analyses language and subcultures as an index of change. Bronwyn Williams: Hi, I’m Bronwyn Williams and we’re back with our Flux 15 Minute Foreplay™ Conversations. Alongside me is […]