Elephants in the Boardroom

• Navigating an Aging Population: Challenges and Opportunities

  In this episode, hosts Graeme Codrington and Dean Van Leeuwen from TomorrowToday Consulting, explore the implications of an aging population on society, the economy, and our personal lives. They discuss demographic shifts, the need for migration to support economic growth, and the necessity to reinvent retirement.2025 is already seeing the geopolitical landscape undertake a seismic shift, with transformative events reshaping global dynamics. As Ukraine seeks pivotal mineral exchanges to secure U.S. support, Trump's non-committal stance underscores the unpredictable nature of international relations. This episode unpacks the strategic complexities of Trump's interactions with Russia and China, pondering their implications for Europe and the global political arena. We also explore the Primakov Doctrine and its potential to upend U.S.-Russia relations, urging business leaders to prepare for these changes using the Grey Elephant Model to build resilience and adaptability.With Quantum computing poised to revolutionise industries, much like the historic leap from horses to automobiles, we explore the potential breakthroughs on the horizon, alongside recent geopolitical tensions ignited by JD Vance's controversial speech at the Munich Security Conference. Multipolarity and societal divisions are becoming increasingly pronounced, with figures like Trump and Musk at the forefront of the conversation. Introducing Project 2025, hear how this initiative might shape future policies and global dynamics, amid shifting societal values and international relations.Demographic trends are changing the global landscape as we experience an unprecedented aging population. With more individuals over 65 than children under five, the implications for retirement, family dynamics, and economic growth are profound. Immigration emerges as a potential solution to workforce challenges, particularly in Europe and China, but raises questions about labour market impacts. We conclude by highlighting the opportunities an aging workforce presents, advocating for flexible work environments that unite the desires of different generations and create shared value for businesses and society.**Back in July 2016, by inputting data into our Quest Leadership and Grey Elephant Model, we predicted that Trump would win the US presidential election. We even wrote a letter to Hillary Clinton warning her. She never got the memo and when the grey elephants stampeded, she was unprepared - https://medium.com/@deanvanleeuwen/hillary-clinton-what-is-your-quest-af2308cd38fb#.6w6ndsl2h**Elephants in the Boardroom is powered by AchillesConnect with Graeme and Dean:Connect with Graeme on LinkedIn here Email Dean at [email protected] you're interested in learning more about the 7 Grey Elephants and how they're transforming the world you can download TomorrowToday's white paper herewww.tomorrowtodayglobal.com/greyelephants TomorrowToday Consulting empowers forward-thinking...

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• Introducing the 7 Grey Elephants Reshaping a Multipolar World

  In the first episode of this new podcast by TomorrowToday Consulting, hosts Graeme Codrington and Dean Van Leeuwen explore the mega-trends reshaping the world and business. They introduce the concept of 'grey elephants' - highly probable, high-impact forces, consisting of angry people, aging populations, an angry planet, big squeezes, inequality, intelligent advances, and multipolarity, each presenting both challenges and opportunities for leaders across the globe.Dean and Graeme explore the geopolitical landscape shaped by Russia’s strategies and the rise of BRICS nations. They discuss the implications of a multipolar world, the impact of misinformation, and the ‘Kairos moment’ - the critical window of opportunity where leaders must act decisively. Rather than reacting too late, those who recognise these shifts early can turn uncertainty into competitive advantage.Connect with Graeme and Dean:Connect with Graeme on Linkedin Email Dean at [email protected] you're interested in learning more about the 7 Grey Elephants and how they're transforming the world you can download TomorrowToday's latest white paper here.https://academy.tomorrowtodayglobal.com/greyelephantsTomorrowToday Consulting empowers forward-thinking organisations to not just anticipate the future, but to shape it. Staying ahead of the curve is critical, and we provide the visionary thinking and strategic execution you need to thrive.Email [email protected] in the Boardroom is powered by Achilles, Grey elephants represent significant, often overlooked opportunities and challenges.Kairos moments are unique opportunities that leaders must seize when they arise.Multipolarity is changing the global power dynamics.Organisations should develop proactive strategies to navigate geopolitical changes.Economic parity between BRICS and G7 nations is growing.The BRICS nations are emerging as a significant global economic force.Globalisation is facing challenges, leading to a need for adaptation.Aging populations will reshape industries and retirement concepts.

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