Peter Fisk’s Blog
Blockchain is about much more than Bitcoin … it will democratise the future of business, brands and value creation
December 11, 2017
Say hello to the democratised economy … the blockchain has the potential to change every market. The fourth industrial revolution … from digitalisation to automation, robotisation, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, new transportation systems (H …
Dutch East India Company … the world’s most valuable company of all time, worth $7.9 trillion in today’s money
December 10, 2017
Before speculative bubbles could form around dotcom companies (late-1990s) or housing prices (mid-2000s), some of the first financial bubbles formed from the prospect of trading with faraway lands. Looking back, it’s pretty easy to see why. Companies l …
Bridging the design-delivery gap in strategy projects
December 6, 2017
Emotional Agility … to be with your thoughts, emotions and stories in ways that are compassionate, curious and courageous
December 5, 2017
I bumped into psychologist Susan David from Harvard Medical School at this year’s Thinkers50 Global Awards Gala, held in London. I was immediately struck by her warm, inspiring and thought provoking presence. Just like her latest book. I love her think …
What does Jeff Bezos believe in? Focus, harmony and optimism … inspired by his grandfather, and Star Trek
December 5, 2017
Jeff Bezos shared some of his “life wisdom” in a conversation with his younger brother Mark at the recent Summit Series in Los Angeles, as TechCrunch reports. Bezos, now the richest man in the world according to Forbes, took a risk when he started the …
Future of Beauty … customisation, devices and services … Inspired by Neutrogena’s Skin360, L’Oréal UV Sense and more
December 5, 2017
When P&G acquired Gillette for $57 billion a decade ago, everyone described it as a perfect marriage of the two leaders in women’s and men’s beauty products. Gillette could develop razors of women, with soaps to match, whilst P&G could surf acr …
Creating a “Growth Factory” … How P&G tripled its innovation success rate, and how you could too.
December 1, 2017
Scott Anthony is my favourite innovation guy. Whilst we have Business Models and Design Thinking, Disruptive Innovation and Lean Startups, Scott focuses on the reality of making innovation happen in the business. The problem with innovation, too often, …
DNA of the “Smart Book” … defining the future of book publishing, and what it means for the world of education.
November 30, 2017
The Future Book Forum is the world’s largest gathering of book publishers and printers, exploring the best new ideas for innovation and growth. Enabled by Canon, the event is fast and inspiring, practical and collaborative. Over the last 4 years we set …
Danish CEO Lars Thinggaard calls for a more responsible approach to technology and its impact on society.
November 21, 2017
Lars Thinggaard is CEO of video technology company Milestone, based in Denmark, which was recently acquired by Canon. He is also a co-author of the Copenhagen Letter, which makes the case for a more ethical and sustainable technology sector, and one of …
Hit Refresh … a manifesto for rethinking how we do business, and embrace technology, by Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella
November 20, 2017
Hit Refresh is about individual change, about the transformation happening inside of Microsoft and the technology that will soon impact all of our lives—the arrival of the most exciting and disruptive wave of technology humankind has experienced: artif …