Change is not the only constant
November 3, 2008 by Ian · Leave a Comment
Let me recommend an extraordinary book THE SHOCK OF THE OLD by David Edgerton a professor at Imperial College, London. He reviews technology and global history since c1900 and comprehensively overturns the often used phrase ‘change is the only constant’.
Back to school and innovation
September 29, 2008 by Stuart · Leave a Comment
With the holidays and the one day of summer behind us it is back to school, back to work and back to innovation. The need to get back to work is well understood but we also need to go back to school to learn new skills and keep up to date. Technology and markets are changing so fast that we have to keep learning about what is new and how to use it. It is clear that in today’s taxing economic environment deploying new skills and working hard are essential – but unfortunately they are not enough.
