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It is estimated that 54% of employees require upskilling. This has become increasingly obvious as the coronavirus pandemic has distorted “business as usual.” The way we work now is hardly recognisable. This, together with disappearing careers, reflects the widespread need for employees’ upskilling. But what are the specific benefits of…

‘Innovation’ is a buzzword often used by organisations to convey the unique value that differentiates them from competitors. At its core, innovation refers to a businesses’ ability to create more effective processes, products, and ideas. According to McKinsey, companies can look for future growth opportunities through three horizons of innovation…

Disruptive technologies are predicted to wipe out almost 50% of jobs in the next 25 years, with current research suggesting that today’s 15-year-olds will have at least five career changes in their lifetime. Within the next two decades, the demand for STEM skills (science, technology, engineering, and maths) is expected…

No-one becomes successful alone; even the greatest entrepreneurs who have created multi-million dollar companies have received support along the way. While you may look to your teachers, managers, or family for support, there’s an even greater way to learn and transform. The old adage ‘two heads are better than one’…

This year, Tobias Robinson decided to leave the comfort of his job as an Architect to enter the world of Service Design — an industry that had only recently popped up on his radar. “When I found Service Design, I started asking questions as I didn’t know what it was…

The idea For nearly three years, Richard Savoie spent sleepless nights thinking about a problem and an idea that could solve that problem. He had a comfortable job, with plenty of opportunities and room for growth, but this particular problem itched away at him until he said to himself: ‘I need to…

Jake Donaldson is a former Virtual Reality (VR) student at Academy Xi. He shares his love for VR, music, and entertainment. Recently, I attended my first Virtual Reality music concert. Standing on my bed in my small city apartment, I found myself in a psychedelic, virtual environment, dancing and cheering…

Convergence of design and technology The convergence of design and technology has enhanced our experience with the world around us. Soon, our day-to-day tasks will look and feel very different. We may wake up to find that the fridge has prepared our breakfast, a drone has delivered our mail, and a driverless car is waiting…