Think: Business Futures

This week we look at the world of fast fashion that is now moving into ultra-fast fashion with companies like Shein. In this episode, we take a deep dive into ultra-fast fashion and ask why we all should be worried about this trend becoming our new normal. Our guest this week is Dr. Talyor Brydges. Produced and Hosted by Anthony Dockrill.

This week we look at our supermarket sector and ask is a lack of competitiveness behind some of the practices of Coles and Woolworths? Our guest this week is Dr Sanjoy Paul Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

This week we have a detailed look at China and what it means it to us, our terms of trade, our supply chains, and the risks it poses to our Universities. To discuss this and more we are joined by Professor James  Laurenceson who is the Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at UTS. Produce and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

With the continuing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea countries like Australia that are dependent on world trade have been left exposed. In a world of conflict and risk what can we do to protect ourselves? To discuss the problems and some possible solutions we spoke with Dr Sanjoy Paul. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

This week we look at the ways business and finance need to change as the economy transitions to a low-carbon future. Our guests were Alison Atherton and Gordon Noble. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

2023 has been a landmark year for women's sport. In this episode, we talk about this incredible rise and ask what this means for the business of sport and how women's sport will need to change and adapt. Our guest this week is Professor Tim Harcourt Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

This week, we shift our focus to the fallout from PwC, Qantas, and Optus. In many ways, it has been the dominant corporate story of the year. Our guest this week is Professor Carl Rhodes. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

This week, we explore the lack of diversity in our corporate boards and discuss potential solutions. Our guest is Professor Sue Wright, Head of the Accounting Discipline Group at the UTS Business School. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

This week we have a recent panel discussion that was given at the University of Technology Sydney titled Embracing the power of AI in Enterprise: Bridging academica & industry for a transformative tomorrow The discussion was moderated by: Michael Blumenstein Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering and IT Produced by Anthony Dockrill

This week we have a recent panel discussion that was given at the University of Technology Sydney titled Ageing with Dignity: Imagining the Future of Aged Care Services in Australia The discussion was moderated by: Nicole Sutton from the UTS Business School. Produced by Anthony Dockrill

This week we look at a new initiative to make shopping and finding a bargain more sustainable. Green Friday is in its third year and brings 260 brands front and centre to shoppers looking for a more sustainable way to shop. We spoke to the CEO of Green Friday Melissa Drennan.

This week we take a look at the 2023 Intergenerational Report and talk about the real story of the report that the media has missed. We now need to seriously decide if we want to live in a hotter and poorer Australia or one where we become a green industrial powerhouse. Our guest is Professor Green. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

Last week, the federal government unveiled its new housing plan. The centerpiece of this plan is the construction of 1.2 million homes over a span of 5 years. While some are skeptical about the plan's ability to achieve this ambitious target, if successful, could it effectively solve our current rental crisis? Additionally, how does this plan address the pressing issue of social housing? To delve...

This week we talk about why Australia should revisit the idea of a carbon tax. We spoke with Mona Mashhadi Rajabi who recently published an article on the economic benefits of a carbon tax. https://theconversation.com/a-carbon-tax-can-have-economic-not-just-environmental-benefits-for-australia-210380 Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

This week we discuss just how ready is the Australian economy for future shocks caused by climate change and AI. Our guest was Professor Roy Green Producer and host Anthony Dockrill

This week we look at businesses' growing awareness and efforts in fighting climate change. We spoke to Professor Martina Linnenluecke from the UTS Business School. Hosted and produced by Anthony Dockrill

This week we turn to the number one topic of 2023 AI. To help us in the discussion we spoke to Dr Amanda White from UTS Business School and Professor Edward Santow from the Human Technology Institute of UTS. Hosted and Produced by Anthony Dockrill

This week we take a look at what it takes to start your own business and what is the difference between having an idea and being an entrepreneur. Our guests were Mark Curry CEO of Savvy Beverage and Professor Prabhu Sivabalan a Professor of Management Accounting and Control at UTS Business School. This edition was produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

Our first episode of 2023 is a look at the PwC scandal and we ask where the line should be between business and government. To help us work through some very difficult questions we were lucky to speak with the Dean of UTS Business School Professor Carl Rhodes. Produce and presented by Anthony Dockrill

The Morrison Government's Your Super, Your Future legislation has taken superannuation in a new direction, applying strict performance benchmarks to funds, stapling super to individuals as well as trying to improve integrity and transparency. But has this legislation led to perverse incentives in the industry which leads to lower performance and worse outcomes for some fund members? On this episod...

Big tech is literally changing the way we live. With the speed of innovation and lack of regulation, issues of dignity and ethics seem to often fall by the wayside as the influence of large platforms grows. On today’s show we explore centering dignity in the tech start-up and entrepreneurial space. Guests: Lorenn Ruster, PHD candidate at the ANU School of cybernetics & Anne-Marie Elias – Professio...

Gig work has provided countless Australians with unprecedented occupational flexibility. At the same time, the Labor Government has proposed legislation which looks to afford gig workers entitlements like minimum pay, leave and superannuation. One clear dilemma is how to implement these entitlements without compromising flexibility and the business model of tech startups like Uber, Airtasker and M...

The Big Issue have been fighting homelessness in Australia for decades, and now they have a new project, in collaboration with the NSW Land Registry Service. Homes for Homes allows homeowners to pledge a tiny portion of the sale price of their property to help develop social and affordable housing. There's much to be admired about the Homes for Homes model, and this week on the show we take a look...

Goal enabling technology is the integration of goal setting into tech-based products and services. Things like step-counts, savings targets and fitness goals all have a general benefit to app users and tech companies, however the specifics of how to optimise goals in apps is not well-known. This episode we explore new research and modelling around the most effective ways to utilise goal enabling t...

Australia's social security system is notoriously difficult to navigate. It's also punitive in nature. So why are some of our most vulnerable people finding getting a leg up so hard? This episode we explore the complexity of social security, and how things can change. Guests: Leanne Ho - CEO of Economic Justice Australia and Julius Golab - solicitor at the Welfare Rights Centre.