Innovation At Work

Hamish McRae

Hamish established his reputation for insight into global changes with his book The World in 2020. It stood out from other efforts to anticipate the future because it explored many forces for change, from globalisation and natural resources to technology, demographic shifts and geo-politics. In his follow-up What Works - Success stories from around the world he looks at what we can draw from diverse examples of innovation from mobile telephony in Africa, sports education in Australia and New York philanthropy.

Wayne Hemingway

Since selling Red or Dead, Wayne has worked with local authorities to regenerate their housing stock, both in urban and coastal communities. He has also launched pop-up shops and Vintage Festivals, using modern technology and marketing to create a new heritage brand. Wayne believes economic recovery offers opportunities for the creative; his kiosks are a prime example, providing low-rent space to a new generation of designers.

Dr Javier Bajer

Javier is an eminent cognitive psychologist, and an authority in leadership development. He challenges the conventions of talent management, arguing it’s not about hiring the right types or imposing change. Instead the focus must be on creating the culture to drive change. He also shows that the most successful leaders align their beliefs, promises and actions. We become so intent on short-term results that we start to forget there is purpose as well as profit.