https://solidgold.co.za Welcome to Future Compass - Understanding today, preparing for tomorrow Professor Singh specialises in digital transformation, disruption, and startup acceleration, and keeps his finger on the pulse of change so that you can make better decisions. Business en Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:18:41 +0200 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard no Prof Herman Singh Yearly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1036/logo_6442_20250910_133506_1400.jpeg https://solidgold.co.za Welcome to Future Compass - Understanding today, preparing for tomorrow Professor Singh specialises in digital transformation, disruption, and startup acceleration, and keeps his finger on the pulse of change so that you can make better decisions. Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard episodic Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard info@solidgold.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1089460 https://iono.fm/e/1089460 Future Advisory · Connect with Herman on LinkedIn · Twitter]]> Business Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #012 The Great Con or the Great Reset - Super cycles rule our lives 0 0 Prof Herman Singh full 13:31 Future Compass https://iono.fm/e/1089458 https://iono.fm/e/1089458
Today’s rapidly evolving economy involves a deep interweaving of the worlds of technology, science, and business although the connections are not always obvious. I experienced this as an engineer who moved into the world of business relatively early in my career. I learned that the role of science and technology is as strategic enablers of business rather than drivers of business. Some of the decisions that I have had to grapple with include should I remain a specialist or become a generalist, learning that a process of innovation is much more valuable than a single smart product, a focus on the overall framework or architecture rather than any single language and that innovation is about being agile to find where meaning exists for clients. In addition to this was learning when to pivot or persevere, how to raise funding and manage stakeholders and figuring out how to build teams in order to get to the future first. Future Advisory · Connect with Herman on LinkedIn · Twitter]]> Business Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 #011 Lessons for my younger self 0 0 Prof Herman Singh full 9:43 Future Compass https://iono.fm/e/1087448 https://iono.fm/e/1087448
Strolling became scrolling and the world of phygital was upon us. The move online en masse also had another untended consequence. The challenge is that now everyone is doing it.

How do you now stand out in a virtual crowd?

Differentiation has never been harder especially for professional services. Differentiation on the web where everyone is anonymous is tough.

This is truly the great leveller. Future Advisory · Connect with Herman on LinkedIn · Twitter]]> Business Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 010 How to Differentiate your professional services when everyone is online 0 0 Prof Herman Singh full 7:31 Future Compass https://iono.fm/e/1087443 https://iono.fm/e/1087443
Home is where authenticity is.

Being authentic and happy in your own skin all the time. You know you are home when your quirkiness is an asset and not a liability. It is far easier to change jobs or roles than it is to change yourself. Your home is the location when you can be your authentic self, most of the time. Where you are not roleplaying, acting as if you are someone else. Future Advisory · Connect with Herman on LinkedIn · Twitter]]> Business Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 009 Where is your professional Home? 0 0 Prof Herman Singh full 9:04 Future Compass https://iono.fm/e/1069137 https://iono.fm/e/1069137
Position your role at the higher end of the spectrum of work to optimize your income and career prospects. Future Advisory · Connect with Herman on LinkedIn · Twitter]]> Business Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 008 What value do you add? 0 0 Prof Herman Singh full 8:07 Future Compass https://iono.fm/e/1069140 https://iono.fm/e/1069140
Understanding how to identify politics in action, how to position yourself and how to behave are key elements of career success. Future Advisory · Connect with Herman on LinkedIn · Twitter]]> Business Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 007 Navigating organisational politics 0 0 Prof Herman Singh full 8:07 Future Compass https://iono.fm/e/1069135 https://iono.fm/e/1069135
They all begin with the letter H.

Figuring out whether you are the Hacker, the Hipster or the Hustler is a key part of any journey into this world. Future Advisory · Connect with Herman on LinkedIn · Twitter]]> Business Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 006 What age are you? 0 0 Prof Herman Singh full 6:10 Future Compass https://iono.fm/e/1069134 https://iono.fm/e/1069134 Future Advisory · Connect with Herman on LinkedIn · Twitter]]> Business Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 005 Don't turn your career into a 'dumb bomb' strategy 0 0 Prof Herman Singh full 8:04 Future Compass https://iono.fm/e/1065749 https://iono.fm/e/1065749
The role of the CFO is evolving rapidly from being the reporter and analyst to being the strategist and advisor. Learn how future CFO’s will need to be more data driven and commercially astute to truly lead and shape their firms future strategies and tactics. Future Advisory · Connect with Herman on LinkedIn · Twitter]]> Business Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 004 The CFO of the future 0 0 Prof Herman Singh full 9:27 Future Compass https://iono.fm/e/1065747 https://iono.fm/e/1065747
The evolution of work combined with advances in technology and globalization has meant that our roles have shifted from being primarily transaction based and working alone to collaborating in groups on more complex and creative work online that involves more empathy and engagement skills.

Learn how to prepare for this new world of work. Future Advisory · Connect with Herman on LinkedIn · Twitter]]> Business Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 003 Collaboration in a digital age 0 0 Prof Herman Singh full 7:52 Future Compass https://iono.fm/e/1061818 https://iono.fm/e/1061818
The illusion of success being to climb the hierarchy of a firm is destructive as only a few will make it and even fewer will remain there for long. There are other much more sustainable options for progress than entering a rat race to the top. Future Advisory · Connect with Herman on LinkedIn · Twitter]]> Business Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 002 No, up is not the only way to grow 0 0 Prof Herman Singh full 11:17 Future Compass https://iono.fm/e/1056821 https://iono.fm/e/1056821
Your career may be less in your control than you think. There are many waves from economic and technological to demographic that dictate how your life outcomes play out. Learn to surf these waves for optimal success in life. Future Advisory · Connect with Herman on LinkedIn · Twitter]]> Business Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 001 You are the product of the waves of life 0 0 Prof Herman Singh full 8:50 Future Compass