Applying the Rumsfeldian Knowledge Matrix to predict the economic, socio-political, scientific and technological impacts of the Coronavirus. When asked what sort of thing was most likely to blow governments off course, Harold MacMillan, then British Prime Minister famously replied, “events, dear boy, events”. This line is particularly apposite as governments Read more…
Although the-then US Secretary of Defense was mocked at the time for his comments, we believe that he was quite right to observe that ‘There are known knowns; … We also know there are known unknowns; … But there are also unknown unknowns—the ones we don’t know we don’t know. Read more…
How to tackle disruptive technologies as we approach the 20’s Software is eating the world” (M. Andreessen) and “AI is the new electricity” (A. Ng) are two phrases that indicate the seismic impact technology is having on traditional business models. Blockchain, in particular has created a gateway to digital anarchy. Read more…
# Never Campaign #Nunca, # никогда, # Jamais, # Nigdy, # Abadaan Sport and it’s stars tackle racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism and islamophobia through a new campaign. Racist chants are not anything new on the football terraces of Central and Eastern Europe. The, frankly, sickening and defensive response of the Montenegro Read more…
As an Air Passenger, as you step onto a plane your principle feeling and sentiment is one of trust. Trust, first and foremost in the crew, especially the Captain. Secondly, you place your trust in the carrier; that they have overseen all the correct procedures on the ground to ensure Read more…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is the fourth major industrial era since the initial Industrial Revolution of the 18th century. It is characterized by a fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres, collectively referred to as cyber-physical systems. It is marked by emerging technology breakthroughs in a number Read more…
“I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had” TOTO There are over two billion people in the world who still do not have a bank account. Most of them live in the emerging markets (Africa and the Asian Pacific Region Read more…
Our central tenet as a consulting firm is our focus on helping our Clients ‘Win, Protect and Grow’ their global Client/Customer Relationships. We have entered a far more transparent and competitive market, with a far greater educated audience. Consultative roles are required that transverse verticals to be successful. The competition Read more…
