In this episode, hosts Cat Barnard, Jen Sproul and Dom Walters are joined by futurist Steve Wells to discuss the trends and challenges that organisations may face in 2024. They explore the interconnections between geopolitical frictions, cyber attacks, and elections, highlighting the need for business leaders to be aware of these trends. They also discuss the role of internal communicators in scenario planning and navigating uncertainty. Steve emphasises the importance of embracing complexity and agility, and how internal comms can become the new leadership function. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the top risks and immediate opportunities for organisations in 2024.
Takeaways
- Business leaders need to be aware of the interconnections between geopolitical frictions, cyber attacks, and elections.
- Internal communicators play a crucial role in scenario planning and navigating uncertainty.
- Embracing complexity and agility is essential in the face of rapid change.
- Internal comms can become the new leadership function, driving understanding and collaboration.
S9 E1 Trend Spotting: Risks and Opportunities for IC in 2024 Transcript
About Steve Wells
Steve is a global futurist and founder of Informing Choices Ltd, a foresight business focused on helping organisations improve their future change readiness through delivering thought provoking speeches and presentations, executive education workshops, and horizon scanning studies.
He is also the co-editor and a contributing author to seven books on the emerging future.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-wells-futurist-speaker/
