Wendy’s Travels: Automobiles
I was taken by a comment someone made at the World Futures Conference in San Fran that cars have become computers on wheels (e.g. Google’s self-driving cars, self-driving trucks etc.). This will have a number of implications – here are a few thoughts: 1. Demand for old cars will increase due to those who want: -...
Wendy’s Travels: Prague
This is a city I had always wanted to go to because the buildings are not very high – about four or five stories in the historical part of the city – and it is a city that has lasted the test of time. It is also a creative city where the arts are alive...
Wendy’s Travels: German Parliament
The German Parliament was a complete highlight! As I understand it, the German system was the basis for our system of democracy in New Zealand. There are a few nuances that are different but the basic framework is similar. I will be doing some more reading on this (yes, I purchased more books) as I...
Inspiring Stories launch Future Fund campaign
Today Inspiring Stories CEO and the 2020 young New Zealander of the Year, Guy Ryan, launched the Future Fund. The Future Fund campaign aims to fundraise $1,000,000 to provide seed funding grants and tailored support for young social entrepreneurs in New Zealand. The fund will be governed by the board of Inspiring Stories, with the help of three independent...
Connect with TalentNZ
Throughout the month of August, the Institute has showcased the TalentNZ Menu of Initiatives by featuring one initiative each day. The Menu showcases four integrated work-streams – grow, attract, retain and connect, with seven initiatives per work-stream, making 28 initiatives in total. The Menu focuses on how best to identify and distribute tools for councils,...
TalentNZ Newsletter Issue 9 Out Today!
In this issue we share our observations and insights from the World Future Society conference in San Francisco as well as books and articles that were recommended at the conference. We provide an update on the TalentNZ Journal: Grow talent edition and showcase what others are doing to build a talent-based economy. If you would...
TalentNZ: Menu of Initiatives – Connect 7. Manage logistics by aligning people, data, products and services
Each day of August, the Institute will feature one initiative from the TalentNZ Menu of Initiatives. The Menu showcases four integrated work-streams – grow, attract, retain and connect. Today we are showcasing ‘Connect 7. Manage logistics by aligning people, data, products and servicese’. For examples of this initiative, please see the Menu of Initiatives website....
TalentNZ: Menu of Initiatives – Connect 6. Create an online presence
Each day of August, the Institute will feature one initiative from the TalentNZ Menu of Initiatives. The Menu showcases four integrated work-streams – grow, attract, retain and connect. Today we are showcasing ‘Connect 6. Create an online presence’. For examples of this initiative, please see the Menu of Initiatives website. If you know of an...
TalentNZ: Menu of Initiatives – Connect 5. Create hubs
Each day of August, the Institute will feature one initiative from the TalentNZ Menu of Initiatives. The Menu showcases four integrated work-streams – grow, attract, retain and connect. Today we are showcasing ‘Connect 5. Create hubs’. For examples of this initiative, please see the Menu of Initiatives website. If you know of an organisation or...
TalentNZ: Menu of Initiatives – Connect 4. Embrace diaspora
Each day of August, the Institute will feature one initiative from the TalentNZ Menu of Initiatives. The Menu showcases four integrated work-streams – grow, attract, retain and connect. Today we are showcasing ‘Connect 4. Embrace diaspora’. For examples of this initiative, please see the Menu of Initiatives website. If you know of an organisation or...
TalentNZ: Menu of Initiatives – Connect 3. Create twinning opportunities
Each day of August, the Institute will feature one initiative from the TalentNZ Menu of Initiatives. The Menu showcases four integrated work-streams – grow, attract, retain and connect. Today we are showcasing ‘Connect 3. Create twinning opportunities’. For examples of this initiative, please see the Menu of Initiatives website. If you know of an organisation...
TalentNZ: Menu of Initiatives – Connect 2. Connect existing entrepreneurs with a purpose
Each day of August, the Institute will feature one initiative from the TalentNZ Menu of Initiatives. The Menu showcases four integrated work-streams – grow, attract, retain and connect. Today we are showcasing ‘Connect 2. Connect existing entrepreneurs with a purpose’. For examples of this initiative, please see the Menu of Initiatives website. If you know...
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