How to stay on top of trends in the workplace

In the lightning-paced business environment of the 21st century, staying ahead of the curve requires an almost clairvoyant understanding of trends and their impacts.?

As a leader, it's not just about knowing these trends exist, but interpreting their implications for your industry, company, and workforce.

How do we do that?

Through questions and conversation.?

1. Start by asking, ‘what COULD this mean’? This avoids the trap of asking, ‘what DOES this mean’, which can shut down creativity and lead to pessimism.
2. When in doubt, map it out. Draw the connections of possible cause and effect. Map out problems, and map our possibilities. By making the ideas visible in a diagram, it offers new ideas and insights.
3. Seek other opinions. We can get caught in an echo chamber if all we talk to are the usual? suspects. Seek perspectives from people outside of your industry and sector. Get curious about how other leaders are capitalising on the trends.

Monitoring and understanding trends offers a peek into the future. It helps identify new opportunities, enables timely decision making, and mitigates potential risks.?

Moreover, it empowers you to lead with confidence, preparing your team for shifts and potential disruptions in the marketplace.

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Come and join a cohort of like-minded leaders of your calibre to have the conversations that can chart new directions for you and your organisation.

Workshop: Strategic Conversations for the Future?

Details

IN PERSON:

Thursday 27 July 2023

830-10am

East Hotel, 69 Canberra Avenue, Canberra

$175 + GST per person

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Wednesday 26 July 2023, 4-530pm

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