Entries by Ross Dawson

Launch of podcast series: Where the world’s moving

In a world in which podcasts are one of the fastest growing media formats, I am delighted to be the host for the new podcast series Where the World’s Moving, produced by BBC Storyworks commercial productions and presented by global money transfer company OFX. The podcast is framed around global fluidity and the future:. Today’s […]

The increasing divergence in performance of organizations: why innovators own the future

I have long pointed to the increasing divergence in performance of organizations as a dominant feature of today’s business landscape. In short, as the pace of change accelerates organizations that are not changing fast enough are being left behind, while the front-runners are actively seizing the opportunities of change. Recently more evidence has emerged to […]

Will newspapers still exist in Australia in 2022? This morning their demise may have been accelerated

While I don’t believe in predictions, I am in some quarters best-known for one of the only clear-cut predictions I have made, on the global timing of the extinction (or more precisely pending insignificance) of news-on-paper. This morning’s news that the broadcaster Nine is “merging with” (essentially taking over) news publisher Fairfax to create Australia’s […]

My new keynote speaker showcase video is out!

As a keynote speaker it is essential to have a good showcase video that potential clients can watch to get a feel for your style. Virtually every keynote speaking client I’ve had for the last few years has watched mine. My previous keynote speaker showcase video was getting rather dated, and it’s been long overdue […]

The massive opportunity to convert data explosion into business value and rapid innovation

I was recently interviewed for an article How we will learn to love big data for ICAS that explores the capabilities required to convert the extraordinary potential of data profusion into true business value. The article was written for an accounting audience, however the issues are relevant to all professionals. Indeed every company needs to […]