The stupidity paradox: functional stupidity at workStupidity in business can lead to disasters yet a mindless workplace can produce good results, at least for awhile. This is the stupidity paradox and we talk to Professor Mats Alvesson to find out more.
Is China business between globalism and populism?Does populism herald the end of globalisation? Are US President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping the two antagonists who will decide the future of globalisation?
The Future, This Week 01 April 2017This week's April Fool's special edition: how Elon Musk wants to save us from the AI apocalypse, the role of smart phones in planned parenthood, farmers hacking tractors, and Trump's burning tweets.
More women than ever are in the workforce but progress has been glacialIt’s good to celebrate how far Australia has progressed when it comes to women and work, but policymakers must also recognise how far we’ve got to go.
What if: Trump’s energy policies in 2019Energy is critical to economic, social and environmental well-being. In this what if podcast set two years into the future in January 2019, we explore how the election of Donald Trump as US president has radically changed the trajectory of US and global energy markets.
Can autonomous vehicles become sexy?The self-driving car is often presented as the transportation technology of the future. Indeed, Google already had a fleet of 20+ self-driving vehicles that have travelled almost one million autonomous miles.
What is business for?Milton Friedman argues the only responsibility of business is to make money. Michael Porter claims business can create economic value while addressing social challenges. So what is business for?
What is the conversation around design thinking?A closer look at what is the conversation around design thinking, from enhancing customer journeys to IBM and designing new forms of religion.