Peter Fisk’s Blog
15 paths to disruptive innovation … creative ways to challenge the status quo, and develop a more purposeful vision
January 15, 2016
Disruption was not invented in Silicon Valley. In fact, according to veteran French advertising guru Jean–Marie Dru, the word “disruption” was created in 1992 by himself. Since then his global advertising agency, TBWA, has used their Disruption methodo …
Health Makers … from gene editing to brain stimulation, and 3D printed hearts
January 14, 2016
“Health Makers” focus on the exciting growth markets of healthcare, biotech and medicine. We all recognise the challenges for healthcare. Growing and ageing population, the speed at which contagious diseases can spread, the cost of new drugs and treatm …
TAG Heuer’s Jean-Claude Biver … the man who saved the luxury Swiss watch industry
January 12, 2016
Jean-Claude Biver is known as the man who saved the mechanical watch, putting a philosophical imprint on the Swiss watch industry which has been as profound as his business success through the years Very few individuals can be said to have truly conque …
How can I recognise an industry that’s ready to be disrupted? And which ones are?
January 10, 2016
“How can I recognise an industry that’s ready to be disrupted?” If the question were straightforward, every business would enter the market and automatically catapult to the top. So, it’s not a question you can ask if you’re looking for a straightforwa …
How to build brands for the future
January 10, 2016
We all know that consumers are changing rapidly in their attitudes and behaviours, loves and hates, diversity and commonality. Brands need to change too. Forget brands as names and logos, symbols of ownership and ego. Instead think of them in the consu …
Robot Makers … smart toys, intelligent homes, and delivery drones.
January 6, 2016
“Robot Makers” focus on the most exciting growth markets of robotics and drones. Whilst it might seem a long time since the golden C-3PO and cute R2D2 appeared in the first Star Wars movie back in 1977, the technical capabilities, intelligence and appl …
Space Makers … global internet, asteroid mining and life on Mars
January 5, 2016
“Market Makers” create and shape markets in their own vision. They are not content to play the game of marginal gains – competing on small differences or price discounts, in mature and stagnant markets. They see the future world, they look for the new …
CES 2016 … the world’s biggest tech fest sees the convergence of gaming, wearables and robotics
January 4, 2016
Here in Las Vegas, the world’s technology leaders and entrepreneurs are back for CES – the Consumer Electronics Show – the annual showcase of all things digital that could change the lives of consumers. From Samsung to Xiaomi, entrepreneurs and invest …
The world’s fastest growing companies are virtual … how digital business models are disrupting every industry.
January 2, 2016
1. The world’s largest taxi company (Uber) owns no taxis In just a few short years, Uber has grown to become a ubiquitous app in cities around the world that allows consumers to order a taxi at the tap of their smartphone screen. Despite local battles …
Business Agenda 2016 … 7 big ideas that will shape markets, and drive innovation this year
January 1, 2016
Trends are emerging patterns in customer behaviour that have direction and enduring impact. Whilst lots of people jump into future forecasting at the turn of a year, most trends are already established – in the margins rather than the mainstreams, in s …