Better Future Forum: Work

Forward Democracy

Better Future Forum: throwing a spotlight on leading innovations for a thriving future planet

Forward Democracy presents the Better Future Forum - a series of monthly broadcasts showcasing game-changing innovators who are working towards a future that thrives, in tune with each other and the planet. Here's the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81695058954?pwd=cFZCeEtqelA4Y20yeWNmcmZNdWVuQT09Episode #4 - Better Work - will feature pioneers behind ideas and concepts that are fundamentally rethinking what the future of work could look like. 2020 introduced to many a completely new way of working, while unemployment reached levels not seen in decades. How might these shifts shape the landscape of opportunity? What more needs to be done to support young people coming through this crisis, and by whom? In spite of all the turbulence, the 'Entrepreneur Revolution' and 'gig economy' steam ahead. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Studies, today's students are likely to have 8 to 10 jobs by the time they are 38! Our school career departments have been preparing us for a lifetime career, will this even be a thing in 30 years? Moreover, what work are we even going to want to want in 50 years? How might humans thrive in a future dominated by A.I.? Joining us to discuss their visions for the future will be:<ul><li>Co-host: Sharon O'Dea, Co-founder, <a href="https://lithos.partners/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lithos Partners</a></li><li>David Harkin, Founder, <a href="https://www.8billionideas.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">8billionideas</a></li><li>Jake Jooshandeh​, Researcher ‑ Economy, Enterprise and Manufacturing, <a href="https://www.thersa.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The RSA</a></li><li>Lauren Razavi, Author, <a href="https://lraz.io/global-natives-book/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Global Natives</a></li></ul>Check out their bios below. Each speaker will share their latest work, reflect on what's hot for them, offer calls to action, discuss synergies and paths forward.We very much look forward to welcoming you then!People come together, work together, and win together. We choose not just to survive, but to thrive.Forward Democracy is growing a movement to unlock Westminster and reimagine politics for the future. We passionately believe in democracy’s ongoing improvement as it underpins all of society’s intricate and interconnected challenges. Better political decision-making benefits everyone: not left, not right, but forward.<h2>Biographies</h2>Co-host: Sharon O’Dea Sharon is a collaboration specialist and work futurist. She has over 15 years' experience advising large and complex organisations on communication, collaboration and digital workplace technologies. A sought after writer and speaker, she presents Fujitsu Global’s podcast series on the future of work. She's also co-founder of diversity in tech event series 300 Seconds and Non-Exec Director for a law-tech startup.David Harkin David is the CEO of the award-winning education company 8billionideas, which exists to give every student the skills and belief to change the world. Since its formation (initially as 7billionideas), the team has worked with over 100,000 students around the world in 500 schools. It’s been recognised by TES and COBIS for its work and has strategic partnerships in every part of the sector - including Multi-Academy Trusts, Young Offenders Units, International and Independent Schools. Jake JooshandehJake is a Researcher within the RSA’s Future Work Programme, specialising in issues related to technology, the future of work, and economic security. As part of the Future Work Programme, Jake spends much of his time thinking and exploring how technology and evolutions in the economy effect all our experiences as citizens and workers. In particular, how the most precarious in our societies are left behind by these changes and what the state, employers, and social entrepreneurs can do to help everyone prosper in a world of universal ‘good work’. His most recent work includes how we better harness skills in the modern economy and the economic security of key workers through the pandemic.Lauren Razavi Lauren has been working globally and remotely for 10+ years with roles in the music, media, and software industries. In February 2021, she was recognized as one of the world's top 75 remote work influencers by Remote. Lauren has visited 40+ countries and published 250+ media stories with titles like The Guardian, VICE, Digiday, and Wired. Her first book, Global Natives: The New Frontiers of Work, Travel &amp; Innovation, explores the rise of digital nomads and work from anywhere. Lauren's work spans technology, business, policy, and human behaviour, and her clients include Google, Emirates, Royal Bank of Canada, Randstad, and the Singapore Government. Lauren's Counterflows newsletter covering distributed work and borderless living is read by 1,200+ curious people each week.

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Better Future Forum: Work

More upcoming events from Forward Democracy

Discover more upcoming events from Forward Democracy, from Community to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all online events to browse and filter by date, category, and more.

Better Future Forum: Work

More upcoming events from Forward Democracy

Discover more upcoming events from Forward Democracy, from Community to other experiences you might love.

More Community events

Browse more Community events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all online events to browse and filter by date, category, and more.