All posts by Adrian
Synchron kicks off clinical trial for brain-machine interface – without drilling skulls (FierceBiotech)
It was 2012, and research into brain-machine interfaces was stuck. The technology, which links brain waves to devices such as computers or robotic arms, promised to open the world back up for paralyzed people—but it was held up by a fundamental issue. The surgery to implant a sensor involved drilling into people’s skulls. Several companies […]
Thanks for the memories, Vietnam
There’s nothing better than a fantastically productive week of business travel. This week I managed to onboard Tickled Media’s new Country Manager, have dinner with the team (where we laughes a lot!), meet multiple partners, have drinks with several interesting industry folk from media agencies through to finance, and even lunch with a competitor. And […]
And… This flight to Vietnam is #60 in 2019!
As the sun rises on a sleepy Singapore this morning, I’m excited to be travelling back to Vietnam today to finally meet our new country manager in person, see the wider team again, and have the opportunity to meet our partners and share growth plans for theAsianparent in Vietnam! Although… I’ve just realised this is […]
Are companies about to have a Gen X retention problem? (HBR)
As a result of the attention paid to Baby Boomers and Millennials, Gen X often gets short shrift, a trend that has continued over time. Generation X, represented by cultural icons such as Molly Ringwald, Kurt Cobain, and Alanis Morrissette, was long ago written off as the “slacker generation” — apathetic, cynical, and anti-establishment. Like […]
Microsoft CEO: ‘Tech shifts are easier to deal with than business model shifts’
The chief executive of Microsoft has admitted the revamp of the organization’s business model and culture has been harder to implement than its evolving technology. Satya Nadella, who took on the top role in 2014, said Microsoft has found it easier to adapt to a “first-class worldview of where the industry is going” than to […]
4 Questions The Best Managers Answer To Energise Employees
“The best managers reinforce how and why each person’s contribution is fundamental to the team’s success.” Gallup. First Question: What is your contribution? People are energized when their contribution is understood and appreciated. Here’s a walk-about question you might use today. “I believe you’re making important contributions. What contributions do you think you’re making?” (Find […]