Scott McArthur

“One” The Rise Of The Perennials

In a world that has for so long been defined by categorisations, labels, and generational cohort divisions, the concept of “Perennials” emerges as a refreshing perspective. Let’s delve into this intriguing mindset.

Key Takeaway: The necessity to look beyond traditional generational tags.

• The FUTURE (S) LITERATE Mindset: Discuss the unique characteristics that define the Perennials. Highlight their adaptability, present-day awareness, and forward-thinking approach.
  Key Takeaway: The most influential mindsets are not bound by age but by adaptability and continuous learning.
• Transcending Age and Generational Stereotypes: Real-world examples showing overlaps in behaviours across generational cohorts. Challenge conventional wisdom regarding age-based capabilities.
  Key Takeaway: Mindsets and behaviours are not strictly tied to age; they evolve and adapt continuously.
• Authenticity in a Digital Age: Discuss the heightened value of genuineness in our current digital era. Share insights on how Perennials discern authenticity and the importance of staying genuine.
  Key Takeaway: In an age of curated online personas, authenticity shines through and holds more value than ever before.
• A Fresh Approach to Talent Management: Discuss the evolving workplace dynamics and the importance of recognising talent beyond age. Elaborate on how businesses can adapt to cater to a Perennial mindset.
  Key Takeaway: Talent is timeless. Organisations that embrace this idea stand to benefit immensely in the changing landscape.
• The Need for Transformative Leadership: Discuss the essential traits required to lead a diverse group, including Perennials. Share strategies for inclusive, flexible, and purpose-driven leadership.
  Key Takeaway: Leading in the modern age demands adaptability, inclusivity, and a forward-thinking vision.
• Charting a Timeless Future: Explore the implications of a world that prioritises mindset over age. Discuss the transformative potential this perspective holds for businesses, societies, and individuals.
  Key Takeaway: The future is not about age but about mindset, and embracing the Perennials’ spirit can lead to more inclusive and adaptive societies.

Conclusion
Reflect on the transformative potential of the Perennials concept. Encourage the audience to embrace this mindset, irrespective of their generational cohort. The Perennials mindset offers a blueprint for a future where age-based divisions fade, replaced by timeless and adaptive traits.

Implications for Reframing the Future:

• Inclusivity: By embracing the Perennials mindset, we can foster a more inclusive future where individuals are valued for their contributions and perspectives, not their age.
• Continuous Learning: This mindset encourages lifelong learning and adaptability, crucial for thriving in a rapidly evolving world.
• Business Evolution: Companies that understand the Perennials concept can better tailor their strategies, products, and services to a broader audience, ensuring longevity and success.
• Redefining Leadership: Leaders equipped to guide and inspire Perennials will be better positioned to handle the challenges of the future, fostering workplaces that are innovative, diverse, and resilient.

Anticipation - Creating Hope For The Future

This keynote would help organizations and individuals reframe and overcome several common challenges:

• Fear of the future: Many people and organizations are plagued by fear and uncertainty about what lies ahead. This keynote would help reframe fear as an opportunity for growth and innovation, providing tools and strategies to navigate uncertainty with confidence.
• Short-term thinking: In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to focus on short-term gains and lose sight of long-term vision and strategy. This keynote would encourage individuals and organizations to adopt an anticipatory mindset, helping them shift from reactive to proactive decision-making.
• Knee-jerk reactions: Quick, impulsive reactions can often lead to suboptimal outcomes. This keynote would provide insights on the importance of thoughtful consideration and analysis, guiding individuals and organizations to make informed decisions and take purposeful actions.
• Obsession with measurement: While measurement and metrics are essential, an excessive focus on immediate results can hinder long-term success. This keynote would encourage a balanced approach, helping individuals and organizations recognize the value of anticipation and foresight alongside measurable outcomes.
• Lack of hope and motivation: When faced with challenges and uncertainties, individuals and organizations can lose hope and motivation. This keynote would inspire and ignite a sense of hope, showing how anticipation and future literacy can create a positive mindset and drive motivation for growth and success.

By reframing these challenges and providing practical strategies, the keynote would help individuals and organizations overcome fear, embrace long-term thinking, make informed decisions, find hope in the face of uncertainty, and regain a sense of purpose and motivation.

Key takeaways for people experiencing this keynote would include:

• The transformative power of anticipation: Attendees will gain a deep understanding of how anticipation can be a game-changer in personal and organizational success. They will learn how to leverage the power of anticipation to navigate uncertainty, make better decisions, and unlock new opportunities.
• Reframing fear and uncertainty: Participants will learn to reframe fear and uncertainty as catalysts for growth and innovation. They will gain insights into how anticipation can help them embrace the unknown with confidence and overcome the fear of the future.
• Long-term thinking and strategic vision: The keynote will emphasize the importance of long-term thinking and strategic vision. Attendees will learn how to move beyond short-term gains and adopt an anticipatory mindset to align their actions with future goals and aspirations.
• Practical strategies for future literacy: Practical strategies and tools will be shared to cultivate future literacy skills. Attendees will learn how to gather and analyze information, spot emerging trends, and adapt to changing circumstances, equipping them with the ability to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the curve.
• Inspiration and renewed hope: The keynote will inspire attendees and ignite a sense of hope for the future. Through captivating stories and examples, participants will be encouraged to embrace anticipation as a source of motivation and hope, empowering them to navigate challenges and create a better tomorrow.

Overall, people experiencing this keynote will take away a shift in mindset, practical strategies, and a renewed sense of hope. They will be equipped with the tools, knowledge, and stories to anticipate, adapt, and thrive in an ever-changing world.

New Talks (Stealing ideas from the future)

“Your relationship with the future” – Future literacy, anticipatory leadership and pre-experience of the future.

“UnrealHR (The Next Generation of Enterprise) the potential impact of the gaming industry and the metaverse on organisations.

“When the machine stops” – How the NEXT framework can set you and your organisation up for hybrid success.

“The rise of the corporate apothecary” – how drugs may help us focus and perform at work in the next ten years.

“The future of work – technologies that no one is talking about” – a trinity of technologies that are about to make an impact on your business

“Natural stupidity and artificial intelligence” – AI as an impending disaster or a route to human happiness

Established Talks (The edge of next)

“Leading from the inside out” – self-awareness as the differentiator hiding in plain sight

“Why facts don’t change people” – the science and art of influencing change

“Are you paying attention” – new leadership, emerging markets and dealing with disruption

“Managing yourself and others” – the role of relationships and vulnerability in business strategy

“Storytelling for Success” – how storytelling can give you and your business an edge.

Inspirational Talks/Stories (Hero’s for your journey)

“Joseph Knight, grime, glory and the Scottish enlightenment” – a story about post-Jacobean slavery, friendship and grace under pressure;

“Jacques Monod, how a friendship between art and science changed the course of history” – how a biologist led the French resistance in WW2

“James Clerk Maxwell – Scotland’s Einstein” – the story of the forgotten hero of science