Future Series

Future Series explores the ideas, emerging trends, and transformative forces shaping the future of business, leadership, and society. Through expert perspectives and thought leadership, the series examines innovation, technological change, and evolving strategies that will influence how organisations adapt, compete, and create long-term value in a rapidly changing world.

Human Uniqueness At The Dawn Of Intelligent Machines

Human Uniqueness At The Dawn Of Intelligent Machines

By Mario Raich, Simon L. Dolan, Dr. Dave Ulrich and Claudio Cisullo Every generation wants to improve on the previous generation; however, this generation risks...

Will The Robots Save Company Culture?

By Simone Sneed-McGurl Over the past 25 years we have seen a rapid proliferation of workplace technology, automation and artificial intelligence. The evolution of the...
future-ready business strategies

Four pathways to ‘Future Ready’ that pay off

By Peter Weill, Stephanie L. Woerner and Nick van der Meulen Transformation is not easy but the companies who have reached “Future Ready” have significantly...
ChatGPT

Chatpocalypse Now: with ChatGPT the Question is Not, “Is this Technology Ready for Us?”...

By Christopher Surdak, JD The rise of AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants is transforming the way we communicate with businesses and each other, with ChatGPT...
kit cox for business AI

Struggling to Implement AI in Your Business? Read this  

By Kit Cox Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic right now, and for good reason. When implemented correctly, AI has the potential to revolutionise...
Bret on Is AI the ‘Great Equaliser’ for SMBs in the Professional Services Sector

Is AI the ‘Great Equaliser’ for SMBs in the Professional Services Sector?

By Bret Tushaus Artificial intelligence is helping small and medium-sized businesses close the gap with larger competitors. Bret Tushaus explores how AI empowers SMBs in...
art of future design

The Art of Future Design — Part II: Deployment, Wholeness, and Impact on...

By Kristine M. Kawamura, Mario Raich, Simon L. Dolan, Dave Ulrich, and Claudio Cisullo In this article, we extend the logic that was previously published...
Ty Greenhalgh on Securing AI in Healthcare and Why Hospitals Can’t Afford to Wait

Securing AI in Healthcare and Why Hospitals Can’t Afford to Wait

By Ty Greenhalgh Hospitals are rapidly adopting AI to improve care, but this shift brings urgent cybersecurity risks. Ty Greenhalgh warns that healthcare organisations must...
2021 Future Insight Days

2021 Future Insight Days – United by science for a better tomorrow: 12-14 July,...

Online Registration is open and free of charge. This online event will feature the awarding of the 1 million euro Future Insight Prize, the Nature...

ChangeNOW: Where Sustainability Solutions are Found – and Accelerated

Interview with Santiago Lefebvre, Founder and CEO of ChangeNOW If change for sustainability is to be made a reality, there needs to be a place...
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Augmented Intelligence: How AI Will Enhance, Rather than Replace, Human Expertise 

By Ildiko Almasi Simsic AI is a tool that humans can train to solve problems, and it is up to us to program our values,...
Innovation

An Innovator’s Midsummer Dream Come True

By Ulrich A.K. Betz, VP, Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incubator, Merck Organisations are eagerly looking for new ways to boost their innovation capabilities and open...
digital twin technology

Digital Twins 101: The Virtual Strategy Reshaping How Businesses Operate

By Terence Tse Does your company run complex machinery for which downtime would mean serious costs? A digital twin could be just what's needed. If your...
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Riversoft Makes the Connection: From Travel Services to Medical Data Via NLP

Since its foundation, Riversoft has been active in many areas of growth, from tourism to technology and the marriage of both. Following our initial...
Facilities Management Software

Sustainable Solutions for Businesses: Enhancing Efficiency with Facilities Management Software

Interview with Philip Meyers of mpro5 Facilities management software is at the forefront of transforming how businesses operate and maintain their environments. As technology advances,...
Kevin Peters

All Change – but which Platform? Confronting Shift in the Telecom Sector

Interview with Kevin Peters, President and CEO at NetNumber All technology-based companies operate in an arena of constant change. However, perhaps no sector is subject...
Eugene

Cloud-native Banking: Empowering Delivery of Great Financial Experiences

Interview with Mr. Eugene Danilkis, CEO of SaaS cloud banking platform Mambu Digitalisation and the cloud have transformed the way in which financial services are offered....
Sylvain Cortes for Why Mastering the Basics of Vulnerability Management Strengthens Cybersecurity Strategies

Why Mastering the Basics of Vulnerability Management Strengthens Cybersecurity Strategies

By Sylvain Cortes Cybersecurity is often seen as a race against the latest threats, but Sylvain Cortes, VP of Strategy at Hackuity, believes the future...
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Cyber Psychologist Explains the Simple Tricks that can Fool GenAI

Interview with Dr. John Blythe of Immersive Labs Generative AI (GenAI) solutions have been rapidly adopted by many businesses. But while their ability to understand and...

Exploring the Role of AI in Healthcare Marketing

Interview with Irina Nazarova, Head of Marketing at Zeto  In this interview, Irina Nazarova discusses how AI is transforming healthcare marketing. She explains the way...
Phil Friedman on AI and the Workforce for Future Series

AI and the Workforce: Building the Future of Work Through Human Skills

By Phil Friedman From boardrooms in New York to Tokyo, one question is dominating leadership conversations: what will AI replace next? While headlines warn of...
future of design

The Art of Future Design — Part I: Framing, Assessing, and Identifying Relevant Contexts

By Kristine M. Kawamura, Mario Raich, Simon L. Dolan, Dave Ulrich and Claudio Cisullo Our desire to design a better future for those coming behind...
Technology and AI in 2024

Top Tech Trends to Watch in 2024

By Emil Bjerg, journalist and editor In the first month of the new year, we look at the tech trends and innovations that will define...
Sustainability

Why Fixing the Planet is also about Seizing Business Opportunities

By Jean-Marc Ollagnier, Sybille Berjoan, Dr Jacques Bughin and Yuhui Xiong Companies’ efforts to become more sustainable can often be driven by regulation or government...
Michael Bochmann

How AI Is Turning Document Management Into Enterprise Intelligence

Interview with Michael Bochmann of Docuware AI is reshaping document management into intelligent information flows, enabling organisations to automate routine work, support better decisions, and...
Reshoring and New Globalization

Reshoring and New Globalization: The Future of Supply Chains

By Luigi Gentili Reshoring is an economic phenomenon that has increased during the pandemic crisis. Many governments and businesses decide to repatriate their production lines...
FLP-IT

FLP-IT Forward: A New Framework for Growth in the Post-Pandemic Era

By Dr. Olaf Groth, Dr. Mark Esposito and Dr. Terence Tse Asian companies and economies rebounded comparatively quickly from the Covid-19 downturn, employing lessons they...
Martin Davalos for Food Technology

Important Food Tech Trends in 2025 

By Martin Davalos Food technology offers opportunities to create healthier, more equitable food systems. Industry solutions can benefit food supply, businesses - and provide better...
Mariah Levin

It is Time to Take an Honest Look at Higher Education in the Age...

By Mariah Levin Higher education is facing unprecedented disruption as artificial intelligence reshapes the global workforce. Mariah Levin examines how AI is breaking the link...
Goodbye Industries, Hello Domains: Top-Performing Companies Focus on Customer Outcomes

Goodbye Industries, Hello Domains: Top-Performing Companies Focus on Customer Outcomes

By Peter Weill and Stephanie L. Woerner A domain-oriented company helps serve a customer’s end-to-end need by focusing on customer outcomes rather than only on...

Enhancing Value Through Customer Centric Supply Chain

An exclusive interview with Allan Dow, President, Logility In today’s fast-changing marketplace, Allan Dow, President of Logility, knows all too well that a customer centric...
Sureflow

The Invisible Layer of Intelligence

A Conversation with Sebastien Dui on the Future of Urban Intelligence To sustain available electrical infrastructure, cities must adopt artificial intelligence to monitor, manage, and...
Roman Eloshvili

Competing in the AI Race with Tech Giants: Is There Room for Startups? 

By Roman Eloshvili   Artificial intelligence was supposed to turn the tech industry over, pushing forward the startups. However the idea has ironically failed and the...
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Augmented or Diminished Human Intelligence Due to AI?

By Alain Goudey Historically, many technological advances have been 'unleashed' on the world with scant attention paid to educating people on their use and, equally...
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Lenzing sets a milestone towards climate neutrality with the first CO2 neutral VEOCEL™ branded...

Almost two years ago Lenzing CEO Stefan Doboczky announced the company’s goal to reduce its CO2 emissions by 50 percent till 2030 and be...
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AI in Hospitality: Can increased AI usage enhance human interaction? 

By Dr. Reza Etemad-Sajadi and Dr. Meng-Mei Chen  In the hospitality industry, there are several opportunities for AI integration (concierge robots, chatbots/virtual assistants, voice recognition,...
security

The Wacky Races of Cybersecurity 

By Raj Samani   The UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches survey shows we’re dealing more critical cyberattacks than ever before and struggling to defend against them....
The Cybersecurity Challenge in a High Digital Density World

The Cybersecurity Challenge in a High Digital Density World

By Sandra Sieber and Javier Zamora To be effective in the new world of digital transformation, any organisation needs to address cybersecurity as a continuous...

Navigating the AI Labyrinth: User Control as the Guiding Light 

By Talal Thabet The dawn of artificial intelligence (AI) promises a transformative future, one that could revolutionize industries, improve lives, and inject a staggering $15.7...
Greg Fuller

The AI Skills Paving the Way for Next-Gen Business Operations 

By Greg Fuller  AI is reshaping industries, but a skills gap persists. Bridging this requires a blend of technical expertise, like data analysis and machine...
Gen AI Revolution

Leading the Gen AI Revolution: Building Workers’ Trust to Reinvent Work in Europe

By Tim Good, Andrew Young and Mamta Kapur Europe is currently undergoing a generative AI-driven transformation in the world of work. While leaders are confident...
women in leadership

Scandinavian Secure-sharing Software as a Service: The Ultimate Solution for Decision-makers

Interview with Møyfrid Øygard, Managing Director at Admincontrol Admincontrol provides software solutions for secure collaboration and easy sharing of documents in business processes, such as...

Future Insight – From a 350th Birthday to the Start of a Global Movement

By Ulrich A.K. Betz Merck, a vibrant science and technology company, celebrated its 350th anniversary in 2018. Dr. Ulrich A.K. Betz, VP and Head of...
Andrea Falleni

Reindustrialization in Europe: Why Intelligent, AI-Enabled Orchestration Will Define the Next Industrial Era

By Andrea Falleni The defining challenge of our industrial age is no longer pursuing efficiency at all costs, but rather balancing resilience, competitiveness, and sovereignty. Europe...
Ana Doval on Technology Trends

What Does the Global Technology Workforce Really Want?

By Ana Doval de las Heras, SVP at Amadeus Want to know what really matters to your people? Why not ask them? That's exactly what...
Global AI Innovation with Wendy Chow

How Policy Infrastructure and Collaboration Are Shaping Global AI Innovation

Interview with Wendy Chow of Invest Hong Kong Artificial intelligence is reshaping how innovation ecosystems develop around the world. In this interview, Wendy Chow from...
Bitcoin

Bitcoin is 15: Towards Adulthood or Speculative Bubble?

By Jacques Bughin Globally, more than 15,000 businesses accept Bitcoin. To date, high flyers such as Microsoft, AT&T, Starbucks, Gucci, and Shopify accept Bitcoin in...
Daversa

Refining the Search for Executive Talent in Europe

Interview with Daversa Partners’ Wendy Colvano - Director & Head of Europe With investors looking towards Europe as a hotspot for business acceleration, the need...
Richard Corbridge Future Series

Advancing Healthcare Transformation with Digital Leadership Strategy and Sustainable Innovation

Interview with Richard Corbridge of SEGRO plc. Richard Corbridge, a seasoned CIO, and British Computer Society Fellow, has spent over twenty years leading digital transformation...
Robot Travel Agency

Robot Travel Agency: A Warm and Technological Welcome

The time is ripe for technology to bridge the information gap between newly arrived travelers, their holiday accommodation, and their chosen tourist destination. Enter...