In our rapidly advancing digital world, the necessity for organizations to cultivate a strong Digital IQ among their teams has never been more pressing. In FPOV’s recent Update, "Digital Skills: A New Model for Building Digital IQ on Your Teams,” the first installation of the 2024 Update Series, Scott [...]
The digital skills gap refers to the discrepancy between the digital skills an organization needs and the skills its current workforce possesses. This gap can have significant consequences for businesses, hindering their ability to innovate and compete, embrace digital transformation, and recruit and retain talent. A digital skills gap [...]
Recently, we had the distinct privilege of collaborating with the Governor's Task Force on Emerging Technology in Oklahoma, a venture that aimed to shape the state’s future in Artificial Intelligence (AI). In September 2023, Governor Kevin Stitt announced the creation of a task force to study the potential uses, [...]
A notable rise in cybersecurity incidents and data breaches concerning hospitals and healthcare providers showcases an unnerving trend. On December 24th, hackers began emailing the patients of Integris Health demanding $50 in bitcoin in order to stop their data from being published on to the dark web. In short, [...]
During the second week of January, Future Point of View (FPOV) hosted its annual Micro-Internship, inviting eight college students to dive headfirst into the consulting world. The program's goal was to arm these students with an understanding of consulting's intricate dynamics and to immerse them in the innovative concepts [...]
The integration of artificial intelligence will definitely have an impact on organizational culture and digital wellness. The main factor is how well organizations embrace and integrate these technologies, considering the ethical implications and the well-being of their workforce. Proactive and thoughtful implementation can lead to positive outcomes for both [...]
Each year Americans spend nearly 20 hours over a duration of six weeks shopping in preparation for Christmas, according to GrowthDevil and Statista. Christmas gifts are an expression of personal connection and love, but we have all felt the stress of the time involved in shopping for gifts for [...]
We asked The Futurist, a GPT created by Future Point of View to describe the Virtuous Spiral of Profit Amplification. Here is its response. In a world that often emphasizes the risks of downward spirals, the concept of a 'Virtuous Spiral' offers a refreshing perspective on growth and development. [...]
This year, Future Point of View hosted its annual think tank in a slightly different format, combining both in-person and virtual ThinkTank events. FPOV's ThinkTank is a dynamic gathering that brings together a select group of business leaders to tackle intricate problems and brainstorm innovative solutions for their organizations. [...]
The Securities and Exchange Commission shook up the cybersecurity community this week when it announced it was charging not only SolarWinds but also its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with fraud for a 2020 cybersecurity incident. The SEC alleges that the company and its CISO misrepresented its cybersecurity posture [...]