Graeme Codrington suggests people to be informed about new technology, new forms of energy and new ways of streamlining ways of doing things. Also, change your sources of information and surround yourself with forward thinkers. Stay away from ‘fake news’.
Later City News: Codrington is an internationally recognized futurist, specializing in the future of work. He helps organizations understand the forces that will shape our lives in the next ten years, and how we can respond in order to confidently stay ahead of change.
For the past two decades Graeme has worked with some of the world’s most recognized brands, travelling to over 80 countries in total, and speaking to around 100,000 people every year.
He is the author of 5 best-selling books, and on faculty at 5 top global business schools.
Bizcommunity in a report about him has mentioned that five points Codrington considers valuable in order to stay ahead of this changing world:
First he believes you should switch on your ‘radar’ – Read, research and keep yourself informed about what aspects of the world are changing. Be informed about new technology, new forms of energy and new ways of streamlining ways of doing things. Also, change your sources of information and surround yourself with forward thinkers. Stay away from ‘fake news’.
As the second comment he advices you to be curious – Ask better questions and do not be afraid to ask these questions.
Third asking you to experiment more – If you are in a position to make key decisions then experiment a little. Try new ways of attracting new business through trial and error. You have nothing to lose.
Fourth Codrington suggests you to embrace difference – The world is changing. Do not be afraid to change, it forms part of our evolution.
finally he believes people should confront their ‘limiting orthodoxies’ – Do not limit yourself. Confront your inhibitions.
Leanne Geale the executive vice president of Nestle says: "Graeme is the best virtual presenter we have seen – he was as effective as if he were in the room. In particular, we found his use of other digital tools to help him convey messages was very effective as was his conversational style. We also greatly appreciated the content and the opportunity to reflect on what is happening and how it may impact the future, both personally and professionally. Long after the session, we were still talking about it and the ways of working for the future."
Greg Orme from London Business School believes: “Graeme is a dream to work with. He fuses creativity, client-focus and insight into the disruptive trends transforming business. He’s also a powerfully-engaging and entertaining speaker. If you get a chance, hire Graeme. Your programme participants will thank you for it.”
Based on Wikipedia, Codrington was born in 1970 in Johannesburg and is the oldest of three children. He attended Parktown Boys' High School and matriculated in 1988.
He obtained a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Witwatersrand, Bachelor of Arts from the University of Zululand, Honours in Youth Ministry from the Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa, a Masters in Diaconiology from the University of South Africa, and a DBA from Rushmore University.
Codrington is best known for his work on Generational Theory. Theory of generations (or sociology of generations) is a theory posed by Karl Mannheim in his 1928 essay, "Das Problem der Generationen," and translated into English in 1952 as "The Problem of Generations." This essay has been described as "the most systematic and fully developed" and even "the seminal theoretical treatment of generations as a sociological phenomenon". According to Mannheim, people are significantly influenced by the socio-historical environment (in particular, notable events that involve them actively) of their youth; giving rise, on the basis of shared experience, to social cohorts that in their turn influence events that shape future generations.
In 2001, Graeme Codrington completed a Masters. His thesis applying the work of Neil Howe and William Strauss's Strauss–Howe generational theory to South Africa and Africa. His insights into generational theory resulted in two books published by Penguin, and have since been cited over 50 times in other research and publications.
He is often called upon as a commentator on social and future trends. Codrington's work is used by a variety industries as varied as insurance, hospitality, marketing branding, local government, Christian ministry, human resources, and financial advisory services.
Codrington was featured in Africa's longest running investigative journalism TV show, Carte Blanche for his work on great companies to work for and staff engagement.
He is a guest lecturer on adjunct faculty at the London Business School, Duke Corporate Education and the Gordon Institute of Business Science.
If you are interested to know about other futurists you can see Behnaz Farahi and Alan Marshal by clicking on their names.
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