The Metaverse
A new report on the Metaverse from McKinsey that acts as good primer, albeit one in corporate language.
We need a radical rethink of how we recruit and retain people – PwC
Money will always be a major consideration, but organisations need to get more creative, more radical and a lot braver in designing packages that appeal to the needs and preferences of all their people. They need to think about how that package can be customised, about the relationship between salary and flexible working patterns, about the funding and availability of training and development and all forms of recognition and reward, from perks to performance bonuses. They need to understand what will aid retention and what will attract talent – and as we enter a more challenging economic cycle, they should think about what unlocks productivity.
Building Capabilities: Rethinking the social value of culture
As ever, a beautifully crafted, thoughtful and thought-provoking piece from A Restless Art & François Matarasso.
Three ways to bring gratitude into our learning communities
I all our daily busyness I think gratitude often gets neglected. I found this very life affirming.
Feminine Power: the divine to the demonic (British Museum)
This is a fascinating exhibition, not just because of its often marginalised subject matter, but also because of how the designers have created a space that encourages conversation.
Yayoi Kusama: Dancing Lights that Flew up to the Universe
If you don’t know Kusama’s work, I recommend looking it up. If you’re lucky enough to be in Montreal in the coming months ‘Dancing Lights…’ would be well worth a visit.
Kusama’s practice has consistently engaged with the vastness of the cosmic realm and her—as well as our—place within it: a concept imbued with both disquiet and wonder.