For over 2 million years mankind has worked in social groups. For thousands of years organisations with hierarchical structures and firm codes and expectations have not changed significantly.

We are now seeing a radically different future, ranging from issues on the environment, to the acceleration of technology and opportunities for Artificial Intelligence are unprecedented.

Today the revolution facing us is far beyond our experience. This makes reading trends and forecasts with any certainty challenging. The sector is exciting and dynamic; a space where almost anything is possible and nothing is certain. New models are evolving and will continue to emerge at a faster and faster pace.

Changes to the educational landscape and the geopolitical balance of power only adds to the complexity.

Whether we consider the ageing population who will not retire as early as previous generations, or the next generation who will need entirely different skillsets, every way we turn there are more questions than answers.

Therefore, it is important to create businesses and organisations that can adapt and move quickly to take advantage of the new world, as well as inspire future workforces with their vision and mission. The old ways of working are outdated and the new ways are only just arriving, so this is the time to be bold and make the difference that only strong leadership can deliver.