READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION A fresh look at the science of diversity proves to be a rich source of inspiration and gives much food for thought, writes Patrick Woodman When it comes to inclusion there can be a tendency to focus on the personal: on the demographic markers we use to measure diversity, and … Read more
READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION Ian Bailie learns how to place his bets Holding both a PhD in psychology and a World Series of Poker gold bracelet, Annie Duke knows a thing or two about making great decisions. Combining lessons from two decades as a pro-level poker player with her background in cognitive psychology, Duke’s … Read more
READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION Speak truth to power! The UK-based construction giant Carillion collapsed due to financial difficulties in 2018. A year later, the café chain Patisserie Valerie went into administration, due to alleged accounting fraud. In both cases, one of the first questions that many observers asked was: “Why didn’t the non-executive directors … Read more
READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION Try Harvest, writes Perry Timms Let’s face it: most days are a blur of meetings, calls, events and emails, only rarely featuring that other stuff we call ‘work’. Harvest provides a way of logging your activities, so you can improve how you manage your energy and focus. Harvest has a … Read more
READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION It’s about knowing when to nudge In the last few decades we have seen enormous changes in social attitudes in countries around the world. They have had a big impact in sectors as diverse as tobacco, hospitality, car-making and entertainment. While smoking in public places was widespread 30 years ago, … Read more
READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION Yuval Noah Harari’s latest tome is a masterly exploration of the modern condition, writes Perry Timms Eulogized by President Obama and Bill Gates, Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens (2011) was a powerful reminder of our humanity, while also being a book about technology – or, technologies. It wasn’t just about today’s … Read more
READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION Ben Walker discovers the signs of life Few things divide East and West more than the disparity in the recognition of our business heroes. Twice now I’ve been humbled by the sheer scale of Chinese people’s patriotic enthusiasm for their business leaders – first at the British Museum in London, … Read more
READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION Perry Timms’ favourite new app handicaps your phone – and frees your mind Are you a smartphone addict? The average user checks their phone 63 times a day; 86% of us will check a phone whilst with family and friends. Only 30% of us claim to have successfully made changes … Read more
READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION Meet the supranational body that will save the biosphere One-and-a-half billion people and their mobile phones could save the biosphere. Such is the claim made by Angus Forbes at the start of his latest book. Glancing at the cover, I thought this slim volume was going to be yet another … Read more
READ THE FULL GRAPHIC VERSION Facing a complicated travel itinerary? Perry Timms has a solution We live in a world of video calls and virtual work – yet if you’re one of the many people who still find themselves travelling for work an awful lot, you’ll appreciate a well-organized itinerary. Welcome, then, to the app … Read more