
This exclusive Executive Think Tank was held on 20th November 2024 to explore the evolving global landscape and how organizations must adapt their strategies to remain competitive.
The session, attended by leading industry executives and thought leaders, focused on the latest insights into global and mega trends shaping the business environment.
The Think Tank was anchored on the nine Global Trends identified by IPSOS. The CEO of IPSOS UK & Ireland, Kelly Beaver was present to provide an understanding of these 9 societal and consumer shifts:
• Globalization Fractures
• Splintered Societies
• Climate Convergence
• Techwonder
• Conscientious Health
• Retreat to Old Systems
• Nouveau Nihilism
• The Power of Trust
• Escape to Individualism
The spotlight was on THREE main ones for this event to make it more pertinent and relevant to the audience:
• Globalization Fractures
• Climate Convergence
• The Power of Trust
Joe Hart, CEO of Dale Carnegie & Associates, joined live to share powerful insights from the organization’s extensive presence in over 80 countries. He highlighted how businesses worldwide are strategically empowering their people to adapt to and capitalize on emerging global trends
Anthony Leung, Country Snr Partner at PwC Mauritius brought to the discussion the 5 Global megatrends reshaping our world
• Climate Change: The urgent need to address environmental sustainability.
• Technological Disruption: The transformative impact of technology on business and society.
• Demographic Shifts: Changes in population dynamics and their implications.
• Fracturing World: Increasing geopolitical and social fragmentation.
• Social Instability: The rise of social and economic instability.
Vidia Mooneegan, Senior Vice President & Managing Director of Ceridian Mauritius – and Global Head of Shared Services at Ceridian overseeing operations in India and the Philippines – delivered compelling insights on the complexities and rapid evolution of the labor force driven by global trends. He highlighted the escalating challenges of global competition, which intensify the struggle for organizations to attract and retain top talent. Mooneegan emphasized the transformative potential of a strategic and targeted immigration approach, particularly for Mauritian companies aspiring to expand internationally and thrive in an ever-changing business ecosystem.