Think: Business Futures

Following on from the visit of the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi we return to the Australia China relationship and find that it is moving ahead despite major headwinds. Our guest this week was Professor James Laurencson. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

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 into these questions and analyze the government's strategy, we spoke to Professor Alan Morris, from the University of Technology Sydney. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill

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