Chris Riddell Futurist & Digital Strategist A futurist for the leaders of tomorrow, and a keynote speaker for businesses of today
Chris Riddell is a futurist for the leaders of tomorrow and a keynote speaker for businesses of today. Chris believes that being a futurist isn't simply about 'putting your finger in the air, and saying what the future might be', but about 'authentically embedding yourself into the very space from where true innovation and disruption is taking place, analyzing future and emerging trends, and then distilling them into a clear and meaningful keynote message'. With Chris's unique blend of storytelling and customised immersive video, as well as his exciting dialogue, audiences are guaranteed to walk away feeling inspired, stimulated and energised for what lies just ahead. Digital can help change your perspective, and make things incredible He is a senior advisor to businesses across industry verticals, with consulting expertise in the technology, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, finance and communications sectors.
Speaking Topics 1 Leadership & Culture Business leaders today are in truly in unprecedented times. The challenges are continually changing, the goal posts are moving, and the pressure has never been higher. Leaders have to be more informed than ever, and must have robust, trusted teams supporting them across their business, at every level. Creating a culture that is innovative, and energetic, whilst being able to acquire the best talent in the market are just a few of the items on any CEO's checklist. Chris s presentation covers; Why business leaders must behave, act and think like entrepreneurs? Innovation is a culture - how to create an environment to bring this out? How does HR need to evolve to enable business success? What does winning the war on talent look like and where do you start? Customers and Experience Customer Experience is a topic that is gaining momentum; customers have never had higher expectations and are more informed than ever before, with access to a world of reviews, data, stories, pricing -- and your competitors -- all from a small device in their pocket. Your current customers have choice, and they know it. They're already sizing up your competition and looking for alternatives. Your future customers are coming through high school and university now, and they see the world through very different eyes. Chris s presentation covers : Why creating an 'Online and Offline' experience is the new normal? What does the future customer look like, and how do you engage them? How do Retail 'bricks and mortar' stores survive in a world of online? Why is creating incredible experiences now imperative just to survive?
Speaking Topics 2 Digital and Technology The world of digital is about breaking down borders and time, and allowing people to connect wherever they are, and whatever they are doing. This is a digital revolution that we are in, and its enabled by people and by technology. Digital touches and impacts on every part of your business internally, and externally. Employees are demanding access to systems on the go, anywhere, and at any time. Your customers expect to be able to reach you, anywhere at any time, and on any channel. Chris s presentation covers : How to succeed in a volatile world where the goal posts keep on moving What are the key ingredients in creating an engaging digital strategy The role of technology leadership and strategy have in your organisation Why keeping up with the pace of change is crucial for your future Data and Analytics Data is coming at us from every single angle. More than 2.4 billion people are connected to the internet right now, and by the year 2020, the whole world will be connected. So many businesses have been harvesting phenomenal amounts of data in their storage systems for years and years, and are not doing much with it. Many other businesses are also simply letting the opportunities of collecting data from non traditional sources just by pass them. Chris s presentation covers The immense power of analytics and why it will support your customer strategy How multisource data will enable your business to succeed like never before How real-time dashboards and on demand analytics is the new normal How predictive analytics with decision algorithms will unlock your business
Speaking Topics 3 Disruption and Change The world of digital is about breaking down borders and time, and allowing people to connect wherever they are, and whatever they are doing. This is a digital revolution that we are in, and its enabled by people and by technology. Digital touches and impacts on every part of your business internally, and externally. Employees are demanding access to systems on the go, anywhere, and at any time. Your customers expect to be able to reach you, anywhere at any time, and on any channel. Chris s presentation covers : What do the jobs of the future look like and how to prepare your business? How can the cloud create opportunities, reduce risk and your bottom line? What are the next internal business functions to be impacted by change? Who are the big disruptors in your industry and where are they heading? Trends and Innovation Everything about our world is influenced by megatrends; slow moving large, social, economic, political, environmental or technological changes that impact us everywhere. These megatrends influence a wide range of activities, processes and perceptions, both in government and in society, and they last for decades. Successful, innovative and forward-thinking businesses continually plug these movements into their medium- to long-term strategies. Innovating is a mindset and a culture, it s about harnessing the power of the crowd, both from within your business, and from your customers. There are jobs around the corner that don t yet exist which will require an incredibly fresh way of thinking. Chris s presentation covers What is real innovation, and how does a well established business embrace it? How do you harness the power of the crowd to bring new ideas on-board? What are the emerging themes in your industry that you need to be aware of? How to stay abreast of change, innovation and disruption, including trends?
Speaking Topics 4 Artificial Intelligence: Game Changers: AI, Machine Learning, Automation & Robotics Artificial intelligence (AI) has been changing our lives for decades, but never has AI felt more ubiquitous than now. We ve seen some embarrassing recent examples of where AI has proved it is in fact more intelligent than humans, with chess grandmasters and gaming. The device as we know it will disappear almost entirely, and this will dramatically influence how we see our world, and the definition of what relationships mean. Last mile decision making and ethics are now being challenged, and our ability to embrace this new era will be the defining point for innovators and trend setters alike. Chris s presentation covers: How AI is transforming the meaning of personalisation on mass Businesses innovation stories embracing future intelligence Automation & Robotics is breaking down barriers of borders and time What role humans have after tomorrow, and how to get ready today Machine Learning is allowing business to self learn and grow Businesses will be superpowers with combined AI and Automation Artificial Intelligence will alter power balance between large and small business
key facts Currently Futurist, Public Commentator, Digital Strategist Board Director - Museum of Democracy at Eureka Professional Keynote speaker Formerly Head of Business Technology and then Chief Digital Officer, MARS Australia & New Zealand (2011 14) Senior Principle Consultant, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (2010 11) Consultant GTRC, Monash University (2010 10) Customer Director ME & AP Nurizon Corporation (2006 09) Customer Manager - Middle East, Sopra Steria (2005 06) Flies from Melbourne, Australia Speaks to audiences around the world, addressing conferences, client forums and management meetings Sample speaking topics: Leadership & Culture: What are the new skills that leaders need to have in today s busy world, and how do you create a culture that brings people together? Customers & Experience: What does the future of customer look like, and how do organisations create incredible experiences for them? Digital & Technology: How do you succeed in the world of digital, and what are some of the areas businesses need to focus on for the future? Data & Analytics: Business Intelligence (BI), and Big Data have transformed the world. What s next in this, and how can organisations embrace BI to drive growth? Disruption & Change: With so much change how can you future proof your business? What do jobs of the future look like and how can you embrace change? AI and the Future of Work; AI, machine-learning, automation and robotics. Where will this lead us?
what people say Chris Riddell is someone who engages the audience and brings clarity to the complicated. Optus Fantastic and exactly what we needed! Commonwealth Bank of Australia Chris Riddell was really dynamic, everyone loved his presentation. People's Choice Credit Union Speaker was clearly a professional, content was great. ANZ Bank Your thought-provoking keynote delivered to our brief and did so with a lot of energy and creativity. It truly set the stage for a terrific conference. SAS Very engaging, content relevant to our business and thought provoking. Telstra Useful links for Chris Riddell: TIB Web Page >> Go to Webpage TIB Profile >> Go to Profile TIB Video Channel >> Watch Video thought-provoking dynamic future-looking
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