Month: November 2023

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DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY ECONOMY, BUSINESS & COMMERCE FUTURE & HUMANITY STRATEGY, INNOVATION & CREATIVITY

5th Industrial Revolution

5th Industrial Revolution
5th Industrial Revolution

2024 will signify the beginning of the ‘5th Industrial Revolution’ and the beginning of an explosive age that catapults production, business growth and scientific advancement through Artificial Intelligence.

According to leading organizations, Artificial Intelligence will contribute over 15-trillion US dollars to the global economy by 2030, but are businesses leveraging this modern-day gold rush? Do they have the know-how to have the competitive-edge or keep up with their competitors? Are they innovating?

Investment in innovation, entrepreneurship, technical and non-technical skills are critical to boosting economies by growing nations’ GDP and driving citizen prosperity. Business sustainability is vital in turbulent economic times, but the 5th Industrial Revolution, means businesses have the potential to grow at rate not witnessed in modern times.

Productivity and growth can be supported by enabling access to information and skills in ‘Generative AI’, across even non-technical roles in organizations.  Our augmented future will include AI-augmented development of intelligent applications, along with a connected workforce augmented with wearable AI-powered devices. 

Artificial intelligence will further speed scientific advancements in health, engineering and manufacturing, as well as enabling business growth through AI powered content and media production, marketing, reporting, problem-solving and data analysis. In addition, the implementation of sustainably produced and powered technologies, will drive ethical and green initiatives for businesses.

Businesses not participating in the 5th Industrial Revolution, are missing out on a golden opportunity to boost their revenue and growth, and survive during tough economic times.

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Deborah Collier is an influential strategic & ‘Futurist Leader’ with 30-years’ experience working across digital, technology, marketing and business. A digital, media and technology entrepreneur, described as a ‘global economic force’ as founder and president of industry’s global awarding body Digital Skills Authority. She is also a media CEO, and former non-executive director.

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DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY FUTURE & HUMANITY LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

Governing the Unthinkable

2024 Greatest Risk to Humanity
Technology, Computer, Computer Monitor, Cloud Computing, Human Brain

It is not Artificial Intelligence we should fear, but those who control it. Safety must be about ensuring AI leverages the best of humanity and not humanity’s greed and cruelty. Governance of technologies, data and communications by the right people, is absolutely critical to the well-being and future of humanity. Our thinking, planning and action must go beyond artificial intelligence. The greatest assets can pose the biggest threats. As beings with free will, implantable devices, particularly those developed for the human brain, pose the greatest threat to our existence. Will we continue to let developers, financiers and politicians dominate and control technology, data and communications, or will we explore a democratic digital government of wise men and women? In 2024, there will be a significant shift in governance, which will include not only how we govern, but who will govern the formidable trio of digital, communications and technologies. (Extract 2024 Digital World Predictions)

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Deborah Collier is an influential strategic & ‘Futurist Leader’ with 30-years’ experience working across digital, technology, marketing and business. A digital, media and technology entrepreneur, described as a ‘global economic force’ as founder and president of industry’s global awarding body Digital Skills Authority. She is also a media CEO, and former non-executive director, and Chair of CXO Congress.

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DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY FUTURE & HUMANITY

Inspiring Digital Peace

Digital Peace
What will you do to inspire digital peace?

The world today feels ever more turbulent. While human-connectedness enabled by social networks and ‘Content Social Symbiosis’ are nurturing compassion and empathy, we are navigating one crisis after another. After a decade of multiple recessions and a global pandemic, the world faces threats of war, including traditional, cyber and information warfare. However as nations fight for power, land and wealth, others strive for honour, integrity and a better world. Digital with a human heart, has the ability to drive peace. Data, digital communications and networking technologies can be used to stop disinformation, fake news, prejudice, hate and incitement of violence, that lead to war and other forms of conflict. In 2024, it is for humanity to rise to the challenge with positive, purposeful digital media and communications that inspire world peace.

Extract: 2024 Digital World Predictions

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Deborah Collier is an influential strategic & ‘Futurist Leader’ with 30-years’ experience working across digital, technology, marketing and business. A digital, media and technology entrepreneur, described as a ‘global economic force’ as founder and president of industry’s global awarding body Digital Skills Authority. She is also a media CEO, and former non-executive director.

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DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY ECONOMY, BUSINESS & COMMERCE EDUCATION & INFORMATION STRATEGY FUTURE & HUMANITY STRATEGY, INNOVATION & CREATIVITY

Skills Evolution – Digital Skills to Human Skills

Digital to Human Skills
Fingers of woman touching holograms of circles and mechanism on digital virtual screen

The future must be the perfect blend of humans, technology, digital and planet, but what does that mean for employment? How will we demonstrate our worth in a future world and where do we find our purpose?

Change has always been part of both evolution and revolution and the willingness and ability to adapt is what strengthens humanity. Digital skills should pair with human skills, not only in terms of human computer interaction, but in the way we continue to interface with each other. If the focus is not only on digital skills, but more vitally human skills and abilities such as caring, customer service, psychology, creativity and innovation, our future will be bright. The manual and functional roles will continue to be taken over by robots and artificial intelligence, freeing up time for humans to focus on cognitive, analytical, monitoring, management, caring, communications, strategic and creative work. In 2024 and beyond humans will learn both technical and digital skills relevant to their roles, while others focus on innovation and using technologies and digital business to either earn money or solve the world’s problems.

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Deborah Collier is an influential strategic & ‘Futurist Leader’ with 30-years’ experience working across digital, technology, marketing and business. A digital, media and technology entrepreneur, described as a ‘global economic force’ as founder and president of industry’s global awarding body Digital Skills Authority. She is also a media CEO, and former non-executive director.

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Transforming the C-Suite in the Digital Age

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2024 will see the elders learning from the young, as much as the young learning from the elders. Leaders, managers, practitioners and innovators either have an established history working with digital and technologies or embarked on their journey in recent years. But what about the boards of organizations? Historically, these areas have not needed so much attention at the C-suite and senior government official level. However, in our fast-moving world where the competitive edge and security is dependent on our digital knowledge, technologies and capabilities, digital and technological governance are imperative. With emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence becoming commonplace, risk management and governance within organizations is vital at the most senior level. In 2024 and beyond, the ‘Chiefs’ will benefit from coaching by experts with decades of experience, enabling them to develop their own policies and the strongest of risk management practices and governance in their organizations and governments. In 2024 and beyond, foresight and future-proofing boards with strategic thinking and future-ready decision makers will be high on the agenda.

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Deborah Collier is an influential strategic & ‘Futurist Leader’ with 30-years’ experience working across digital, technology, marketing and business. A digital, media and technology entrepreneur, described as a ‘global economic force’ as founder and president of industry’s global awarding body Digital Skills Authority. She is also a media CEO, and former non-executive director, and Chair of CXO Congress.