The world's brightest minds have been unlocking the mystery and magnificence of space for decades - and with new technologies now being developed at warp speed, space is now taking on a larger and more practical role in the future of industry, society, policy - and for humanity. Humanity has always looked to the skies for inspiration, adventure, and opportunity. Knowing what we do of what the universe has to offer, and knowing that we’ve only begun to understand the vast complexities of space - ...
Aug 22, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 28
To conclude this series on the future of work, this episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast explores exciting options to design workforce ecosystems for resilient futures - enabling organizations and teams to maintain pace with rapidly advancing technologies, markets, and models. Steve Hatfield, Global Future of Work Leader at Deloitte joins us to discuss the practical decisions and actions that organizations can enact today to improve work, worker and workforce outcomes and experiences. Stev...
Aug 15, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Our first episode in this series on the future of work outlined challenges as we move to a more digitally-enabled human experience. Organizations and teams are grappling with new technologies, business models, dynamic market landscapes, reskilling requirements, and mindset shifts. In this episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast we connect with Steve Hatfield, Global Future of Work Leader at Deloitte to continue the fascinating discussion about the shifting landscape in work and workforce desi...
Aug 15, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 26
The landscape for work, the workforce, and for workers - has been evolving for a very long time. The degree to which markets are interconnected and interdependent however, has never been greater. Emerging technologies unlock both promise and challenge for organizations and their teams. On this episode of Ecosystemic Futures, our hosts sit down with Steve Hatfield, Global Future of Work Leader at Deloitte to discuss this dynamic landscape, the challenges faced by leaders responsible for work and ...
Aug 15, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Have your AI talk to my AI. In a world where generative AI is transforming the way things get done - the first step is to simply begin learning about and experimenting with the capabilities in order to build up your own muscle memory. To conclude this series on generative AI, our hosts connect with Pascal Finette, co-founder of Be Radical, to explore the practical actions we all can take to thrive within a world with increasingly pervasive generative AI. The conversation explores the practical a...
Aug 08, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Can you spell 'mayonnaise'? Apparently AI cannot. Now, how much do you trust AI to operate your car with your children inside? To help get the next lander to the moon? We know AI can hallucinate. But can it dream? It can retrieve. But can it innovate beyond the boundaries of recombination and human imagination? In this episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast, our hosts connect with Pascal Finette, Founder of Be Radical, to continue the conversation about generative AI - what it can and can’t ...
Aug 08, 2023•22 min•Ep. 23
Generative AI is everywhere, and societies worldwide are grappling with what it is, what it's becoming, and what that means for humanity. In this episode of Ecosystemic Futures, our hosts connect with Pascal Finette, Co-founder of Be Radical, to discuss this shift, and the many options to leverage emerging technological capabilities like generative AI, large language models and more as our 'trusted co-pilots' in work and life. Can we trust them though? With disruptive technologies like generativ...
Aug 08, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 22
To conclude this series on artificial intelligence and organizational design, this episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast focuses on pathways to resilience with effective ecosystemic design. Brian Evergreen, C-suite advisor and author of the new book Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, engages with our hosts to explore the natural tension between managing within the context of accelerated change, and a thoughtful approach to designin...
Aug 01, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Our first episode in this series on artificial intelligence and the role it can play in transforming organizational structure explored the pitfalls of embracing technology while ignoring fundamental flaws in organizational design. In this episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast, our hosts connect with Brian Evergreen, C-suite advisor and author to continue the conversation. In this episode our hosts and guest explore AI futures, and the implications of innovation failure in the context of rap...
Aug 01, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Artificial Intelligence and other advanced technologies present profound opportunities for transforming organizational structure, strategy, and design. While it’s tempting to focus on the positive outcomes of this integration, on today’s episode of Ecosystemic Futures, our hosts sit down Brian Evergreen, a C-Suite Advisor and author of the new book Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, to discuss the broader implications. Guest: Brian Ever...
Aug 01, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 19
To conclude our series on taming complexity for humans - today’s episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast addresses the importance of planting seeds around where things are going next, and reviewing complex systems to activate better decisions and pathways. Mickey McManus, a pioneer in the field of strategy, innovation, pervasive computer and human-centered design and education, guides our hosts through lessons learned from generative AI systems and harnessing complexities to design for ecosys...
Jul 18, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Our first episode in this series contemplated taming complexity for humans, in an increasingly dynamic landscape . In today’s episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast, our hosts connect with Mickey McManus, a pioneer in the field of strategy, innovation, pervasive computer and human-centered design and education to discuss the notion of strategic surprise within the context of complexity - and the importance of deliberate planning to prepare for possible futures. Guest: Mickey McManus, Senior ...
Jul 18, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Complexity is rich, powerful and essential; it gives us the ability to see beyond the norm and challenges us to consistently expand human cognition. While striving for beautiful complexity has always been part of the human domain, achieving advanced technology is no easy feat. In today’s episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast, our hosts connect with Mickey McManus, a pioneer in the field of strategy, innovation, pervasive computer and human-centered design and education to discuss ecosystemi...
Jul 18, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 16
To close out this series on quantum sensing, today’s episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast focuses on resilience. Dr. Jeff Buchsbaum, a medical officer with the National Cancer Institute, guides our hosts through an evaluation of potential wicked futures enabled by quantum sensing capabilities - and the importance of integrating fairness, transparency and trust in the design of quantum sensing capabilities in order to elevate outcomes for humanity. Guest: Jeff Buchsbaum, a Medical Officer a...
Jul 11, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Our first episode in this series on quantum sensing introduced what it is and why it is important, along with taking a broad look at its vast applications and capabilities. In today’s episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast, our hosts sit down with Dr. Jeff Buchsbaum, a medical officer at the National Cancer Institute with a keen interest in the field, to discuss the potential pitfalls associated with the technology and the importance of establishing the right framework to enhance and guide i...
Jul 11, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Quantum sensing is impacting the way we observe and analyze the world today. It measures activity in the physical world using atomic properties, resulting in the collection of extremely precise information, ultimately helping us understand the inner workings of complex systems at atomic scale. The potential implications are profound. On today’s episode of Ecosystemic Futures, our hosts sit down with Dr. Jeff Buchsbaum, a medical officer at the National Cancer Institute to discuss the application...
Jul 11, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 13
To close out this series on The Future of Work, today’s episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast focuses on designing for ecosystems as how we work continues to evolve. Kate Lister, President of Global Workplace Analytics guides our hosts through this discussion, focusing on the long-term impacts of this new way of working, along with best practices to better plan for ecosystem wellness now and into the future. Guest: Kate Lister, President of Global Workplace Analytics Co-host: Vikram Shyam, ...
Jul 04, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Our first episode in this series on The Future of Work discussed building for resiliency and optimizing for today’s new work structure. In this episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast, our hosts sit down with Kate Lister, President of Global Workplace Analytics, to examine planning for equity within this new structure, including factors to consider for more equitable economic and geographical distribution. Included in today’s discussion is an analysis of the different possible scenarios rangi...
Jul 04, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Kate Lister is a pioneer in workplace and workforce strategies, having worked in the field for nearly two decades. With expertise on trends shaping who, what, when and how we work, Kate’s work is in high demand given the significant changes in recent years, especially post-pandemic. On today’s episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast, our hosts sit down with Kate, President of Global Workplace Analytics, to discuss optimizing for the new work structure including how we bring more flexibility i...
Jul 04, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Concluding this series on the incredible potential for AI to augment human cognition – this episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast focuses on design frameworks that harness the complementary power of integrating humanity and AI. Futurist Ross Dawson and our hosts explore approaches to better systems thinking and design to improve ecosystemic resilience.
Jun 27, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Our first episode in this series on AI and the potential to augment human cognition discussed its current use in decision making. In today’s episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast, our hosts sit down with leading futurist Ross Dawson, to discuss the importance of understanding that this is a co-evolutionary system, with humanity at the core. In this session the discussion explores the potential unintended consequences in leaning too heavily on AI without using human intent as a guide, and th...
Jun 27, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Applications for the advancement of AI, and its role in decision-making, are moving quickly. Yet the opportunity for improvement remains substantial - and on today’s episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast, our hosts sit down with leading futurist Ross Dawson, to discuss the emerging trend of leaning on AI to delegate decision making, and what role human intent and cognition can and should play.
Jun 27, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 7
To conclude this series on Blockchain & The Next Generation of Ecosystem Design - today’s episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast focuses on the future. Joining us for this discussion is Anne Connelly, a leader in the blockchain arena, who walks us through private and public sector roles, and the importance of ecosystemic orchestration in the digital era. In today’s episode of the Ecosystemic Futures podcast, our hosts sit down with Anne Connelly, a leader in international development, bl...
Jun 20, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Our first episode in this series on Blockchain & The Next Generation of Ecosystem Design - we discussed what blockchain is, how it works, and the landscape of problems and opportunities that can be addressed with this new capability. In today’s episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast, our hosts sit down with Anne Connelly, a leader in the blockchain space - to explore the vast array of potential future scenarios for society, industry and policy that could be enabled with blockchain techno...
Jun 20, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Blockchain gets a lot of attention these days, with financial technology and banking utilizing it as more data is shared worldwide and security is paramount. But what is blockchain and its popular network bitcoin? How does it work? In today’s episode of the Ecosystemic Futures podcast, our hosts sit down with Anne Connelly, a leader in international development, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, to discuss the key problems and opportunities that are instigating the exploration of blockchain-based...
Jun 20, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 4
To close out this series on Shell’s Energy Security Scenarios, today’s episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast brought to you by Shoshin Works in collaboration with NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project focuses on understanding how Shell’s process and approach can be translated very quickly into other events. Geraldine Wessing, chief political analyst at Shell, guides our hosts through lessons learned from the scenario planning process, and what principles can be extracted to apply as...
Jun 13, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Our first episode in this series on Shell’s Energy Security Scenarios discussed the history and impact these models have had. In today’s episode of Ecosystemic Futures episode brought to you by Shoshin Works in collaboration with NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project, our hosts sit down with Geraldine Wessing, chief political analyst at Shell to discuss how different countries may respond to the scenarios, given varying resources and priorities affecting how they navigate this critical t...
Jun 13, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Shell publishes energy security scenarios as a way to understand potential evolutions of the world in the future. Informed by data, constructed using models and containing insights from leading experts in the relevant fields, Shell hopes that by developing these models, it will inspire readers to evaluate choices, explore assumptions and consider options for significant change. In today’s episode of The Ecosystemic Futures Podcast, brought to you by Shoshin Works in collaboration with NASA Conve...
Jun 13, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the AgriTech and Food sectors, “the most significant unlocks haven’t been achieved with the tech innovation... they’ve been with the business model innovation”. In this Ecosystemic Futures episode brought to you by Shoshin Works in collaboration with NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project, our hosts sit down with Melissa Clark-Reynolds - futurist with a focus on food, agriculture, and technology - to discuss the wicked opportunities ahead for our most precious resources. A truly fascin...
Jun 06, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Transforming a sector dominated for decades by deeply entrenched organizations requires not just a better way of doing things, but an ecosystem that’s willing to make the shift with you. Dr. Enass Abo-Hamed knows a thing or two about pioneering sector-level operating systems. With an interest in engineering from an early age - she started her company H2GO Power 9 years ago, focusing on building hydrogen storage infrastructure and the predictive AI that optimizes storage system operations. On tod...
May 30, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 14
