Uber fuss shows the need to get tech-savvy
The way governments and some media are reacting to Uber's disruption shows understanding of technology needs to increase at all levels, for the economy's sake.
Transparency in the world of art
Imagine bidding more than $US 2.3 million for an original watercolor by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, not over the telephone, nor an absentee bidder, but through a website.
In a volatile world, diversity is the answer
It sounds like that wonderful new Latin fusion cuisine eatery that you're keen to try, or the latest hot gallery, but VUCA is not fun. It is the latest military acronym to find its way into the business lexicon – it stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity – and it has been co-opted to encapsulate the threats and challenges organisations face in the modern world.
Leadership in the era of disruption
Australian companies are more than aware of the disruptive forces sweeping across industry but the big question they're asking themselves constantly is where does change start?
The cloud and the IT industry
Digital technologies like cloud computing have peeled back cost of entry for new market participants, leading to a significant upheaval across many industries.
How the successful cannabalise themselves
The iPod, introduced in October 2001, single-handedly changed the music business and helped turn Apple into the most valuable company on earth. Today, the device is a mere footnote.
Is business ready to drive the tech train?
Australians are reliably up for new gadgets and apps. But does it follow that Australian business is ready for disruption?
Financial services sector feels the buzz of disruption
If Australia has been a hotbed of disruption, across all industries, the financial services sector has been the hot water bottle in the hotbed.
Technology's a key that unlocks potential
For today's companies focused on innovation, failure is something to be lauded and learned from before moving on to the next big idea.
Sell your house and keep the commission
While Sydneysiders might fret about overheating property market and agents trousering monstrous commissions, it's the same in the UK where there's a minor backlash occurring against agents who take advantage of over-valued homes and match it with poor service for a high commission.
