Unity Amid the Chaos: Finding common ground in a de-stabilised society

How are personal identities and technological shifts redefining the way we understand and experience societal divisions?

In conversation with Tavia Gilbert, ISF CEO Steve Durbin shares his thoughts on how societal divisions are evolving from traditional boundaries like East versus West to new, more modern divisions driven by personal interests, beliefs and social media. Steve highlights the impact of these changing dynamics on global enterprises and calls for businesses to consider this an opportunity to provide stability and a sense of common purpose.

…What technology is very good at, of course, is speeding up the way in which information is being shared… Social media is very good at allowing you to share views, to understand what’s going on. And for every good use, there is a potentially dubious use…

Tune in to hear more about:

1. Leadership and organisation in a rapidly changing world (4:44)
2. The role of businesses in society, including their potential to fill the void left by declining trust in traditional leadership models (9:58)
3. Information security and the importance of skepticism in the digital age (14:33)
4. Technology’s impact on information sharing and nationalism (18:33)
5. Trust and verification in social media and supply chains (22:35)
6. Leadership, adapting to change, and the importance of soft skills in a rapidly changing world (28:23)