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Humans At WorkCreating Resilient Futures with Melissa Clark-Reynolds“The present is already really messy. What I’ve learnt is that the future will be really messy, too, and that there won’t be a single answer to everything. Coming back to foresight then, I think good organisations should really do the work of imagining multiple futures and there’s some really well-designed scenario methodologies out there for working out which kinds of futures you might want to think about. Let’s say you end up with four different futures for how you think the world might be, that’s really, really useful for strategising.”
This episode of t...2024-04-101h 02
Revolving Door Syndrome#37 - Melissa Clark-Reynolds ONZM - Capitalism, AI and HealthImagine a future where healthcare looks more like the tiers of a Netflix subscription. Where if you can afford it, your premium, gold-plated health service gets you your own personal family doctor. Meanwhile, those on the ‘free tier’ still get access to healthcare, but it’s delivered via algorithm and internet. In the eyes of Melissa Clark-Reynolds, this could one day be a reality. An Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, a futurist and a company director. Melissa is a thought leader and a game changer always at the edge of technological innovations. She uses her experiences and kn...2024-02-2757 min
Run Your Story PodcastBradley Thompson - "Attack!"Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text!Allison Gaillard and Bradley Thompson cover Bradley's journey into the running community, his struggles with addiction, and his positive transformation. Bradley discusses his running routines, post-race rituals, recovery methods, and his goals for the future. The conversation also touches on challenging race experiences, volunteering, advice for new runners, and Bradley's passion for triathlons. Bradley's positive attitude, determination, and gratitude for the supportive running community shine through, inspiring others to overcome obstacles and pursue their own journeys in running and life.Bradley Thompson2023-11-151h 27
Ecosystemic Futures15: Wherever We Go, We Need to Eat In the AgriTech and Food sectors, “the most significant unlocks haven’t been achieved with the tech innovation... they’ve been with the business model innovation”. In this Ecosystemic Futures episode brought to you by Shoshin Works in collaboration with NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project, our hosts sit down with Melissa Clark-Reynolds - futurist with a focus on food, agriculture, and technology - to discuss the wicked opportunities ahead for our most precious resources. A truly fascinating take on designing for ecosystemic resilience, this episode showcases the brilliant complexities in the expanding ecosystem for food, agricult...2023-06-0640 min
Talking DairyTailwinds, headwinds and opportunities for NZ dairy | Ep. 45Covid-19, the Ukraine War and extreme weather events have created ongoing disruption globally and locally, with knock-on effects for New Zealand’s dairy sector. So, what can we expect in the coming seasons with farm costs, interest rates, labour supply and demand for dairy? What are the challenges and opportunities for farmers to be thinking about? And what are some emerging trends that could affect dairy farming? Our guests in this episode are DairyNZ head of economics Mark Storey and foresight practitioner Melissa Clark-Reynolds, who bring some great insights and food for thought. Melissa is one of the...2023-03-1440 min
How To Write The Future34. Three Cultural Trends about the Future of Food, Interview with Melissa Clark-Reynolds“There's all these different ways that we can look into the future and if you want to speak to some of the major things that you see coming that we might all go, oh yeah, totally understand. And then some surprising things. If there's like a top three list or a top five list, maybe a global scale, but of course root it in what you know for your region.”In “Three Cultural Trends about the Future of Food, Interview with Melissa Clark-Reynolds,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, chats with Melissa in this...2023-02-2715 minHow To Write The Future33. Your Orientation toward Time and Why I Write Science Fiction, Conversation with Melissa Clark-Reynolds“I've seen so many different stories use science fiction to explore where we are today. And, there's something always very surprising about them. I just really enjoy them.”In this episode, “Your Orientation toward Time and Why I Write Science Fiction, Conversation with Melissa Clark-Reynolds,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, continues her conversation with Melissa as they discuss what fascinates Beth in writing science fiction including the setting of her Janey McCallister Mystery series and share their results from Mind Time’s survey, inviting listeners to do the same.About Me...2023-02-2015 minHow To Write The Future31. Tips for Writing Into The Future: Interview with Foresight Practitioner, Melissa Clark-Reynolds“It is very different than how novelists usually think about their stories set in the future or in an alternative time. Usually, we are thinking of only one kind of story in one kind of direction. Whereas futurists and foresight practitioners think about multiple opportunities that might present themselves going forward. And I find this mental exercise really eye-opening as a science fiction writer.”In this episode, “Tips for Writing Into The Future: Interview with Foresight Practitioner, Melissa Clark-Reynolds,” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist, kicks off an exciting podcast mini-series featuring futurist...2023-02-0614 min
Rational SecurityThe “Sincerest Form of Flattery” EditionThis week, a Quinta-less Alan and Scott were joined by their Lawfare colleagues senior editor Molly Reynolds and managing editor Tyler McBrien to talk over some copycat-ing that's been taking place in the national security space, including:“Hoppin’ the Fence at Lulapalooza.” In a clear echo of the Jan. 6 insurrection, followers of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sacked the country’s parliament this past week, just days after his successor Lula da Silva was sworn in—and while Bolsonaro himself was visiting former U.S. President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate. What’s the relationship between Jan. 6 and Brazil’s rece...2023-01-111h 17
The Rural Sales Show#11: Disruption with Futurist Melissa Clarke ReynoldsThis week we welcome my good friend Melissa Clark-Reynolds ONZM who is a very well-known and respected thought leader and futurist through her Future Institute consulting business.
She is also a big contributor to the Ag conference circuit and former Deputy Chair of Radio New Zealand, Director on the Ministry of Primary Industry Advisory Panel and was the first non-farmer director on Beef + Lamb NZ. She also works with and advises the likes of Lincoln University, Atkins Ranch, Assure Quality, Biosecurity NZ and Kotahi.
Melissa thinks BIG and isn’t afraid to disrupt and shake status quo thinking, so we go...2022-10-1049 min
The Monday CallMelissa Clark-Reynolds on the future of New Zealand businessFuturist and Professional Director Melissa Clark-Reynolds discusses her long career at the forefront of New Zealand’s tech sector. And she shares her views on how New Zealand businesses can embrace the possibilities of tomorrow.2022-09-0156 min
The Road To Success PodcastMelissa Clark-ReynoldsMelissa Clark-Reynolds has 25 years experience as a technology entrepreneur and CEO. She is a business leader and company director helping guide organisations in Media, Agriculture, Technology, Software, Government departments and not for profits.She is a passionate bee keeper and was named Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in recognition for her services to technology.2022-07-041h 12
Business GamesA "Shiny Object" Syndrome"One of the Biggest Detrimental Habits [for Entrepreneurs Is] a Shiny Object Syndrome"—The Entrepreneurial Marathon With Ashlee Berghoff.This week, we turn to our final context: SME, lifestyle entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs. Ashlee Berghoff tells us her insights after having swapped a corporate consultancy lifestyle for helping lifestyle entrepreneurs get out of the "messy middle" of the entrepreneurial marathon.Last interview, we discussed experimentation at the boardroom table and predicting pandemics with Melissa Clark-Reynolds ONZM.Next interview, we cover creativity and random bees with Rory Sutherland.Contents—Time Stamps From the Full Podcas...2021-12-0851 min
Business Games"Don't Ask, 'What Would I Do in Their Shoes?'—Ask, 'What Would *They* Do in Their Shoes?'"How could Melissa Clark-Reynolds ONZM predict the pandemic collapse of seaports in the US? And Why is your board bad at strategy?—If you can answer these two questions, your firm would be much better off.This is only part of the full episode that is available on Business Games Premium's private podcast feed.Breaking News (at the time)—Omicron!A note about the new Omicron variant of Covid discovered in South Africa in November 2021.We recorded this episode with Melissa in early 2021, a good 6 months before the news broke about the...2021-11-231h 02
Next on the MenuGlancing into future opportunities & challenges feat. Melissa Clark-Reynolds ONZMLast year we met Kiwi futurist, Melissa Clark-Reynolds for the first time and she blew us away with her articulate insights and predictions around what was in store for the global meat industry and more specifically, the Australian pork sector. Since our initial conversation with Melissa generated the highest amount of listens in 2020, we jumped at the chance to speak with her again for the first episode of Season 2. Kicking off Season 2 with a bang, Melissa once again delivered us plenty of hard-hitting, punchy take-aways that our producers absolutely need to hear. From COVID key learnings influencing ASF vaccine...2021-11-0341 min
The Iron Duke PodcastEpisode 4: Is a vaccination nation possible?A Covid heavy episode this week. We focus on vaccines and booster shots with Iron Duke advisory board member, futurist and epidemiologist Melissa Clark-Reynolds. Also covered off is the traffic light system, the Nats economic plan, vaccination numbers and the Auditor Generals enquiry in to MIQ. Note this was recorded prior to MIQ changes.2021-10-2822 min
Business Games"Your Portable Toilet Business Has Nothing to Learn From Steve Jobs"Business experimentation is NOT only for tech firms. Why, When, and How do we run business experiments? Yes, even for your portable toilet business.Originally planned to be 1 week later, now dropped within the same week as the Overall Intro.Next week, The Experimental One starts—Yay!—but in this episode, I talk about the choice of Business Experimentation to start this educational podcast + newsletter with. We get into many of the building blocks around game theory and business, our two main foci—and how business experimentation helps you make better decisions under uncertainty.We'll see after The...2021-10-2742 min
This Climate BusinessThe new era of farming with Melissa Clark-ReynoldsWhat future does sheep and beef farming have in a climate changed world? Serial entrepreneur and relentless optimist, Melissa Clark-Reynolds sits on the board of Beef & Lamb and sees a bright future for New Zealand farmers if the sector and government can get the settings right. Hint: it doesn’t involve pine trees. In a wide-ranging interview covering turtles, synthetic meat, Al Gore and of course Covid-19, Melissa shares her vision for a low-emissions, high-equity future.
2021-08-2340 min
Creative Welly's Podcast : AUDIO VERSIONCreative Welly Episode #12 | Melissa Clark-Reynolds & Cesar PiottoFor full bios, film version and subscription options go to https://www.creativewelly.com/creative-welly-episode-12-melissa-clark-reynolds-cesar-piotto2021-03-101h 40This Climate BusinessJacinda declares climate emergency! So what does that actually mean?Last week Prime Minister Jacinda Adern declared a Climate Emergency. In Parliament she said: “This declaration is an acknowledgement of the next generation … of the burden that they will carry if we do not get this right and do not take action now.” The declaration has been a long time coming and follows the example of many other countries and cities, including some in NZ. So what is a climate emergency? What difference will it make? And what other ‘emergencies’ get bumped off the agenda as a result? With me to discuss this move are two climate campaigners...2020-12-0735 min
Next on the MenuMelissa Clark-Reynolds ONZM, FuturistWe could listen to Melissa Clark-Reynolds, a futurist from New Zealand, for hours... Believe us when we say, Melissa has the most incredible insights and predictions for what's coming for the global meat industry and she shares what she picks are the biggest challenges and opportunities for the Australian pork sector. Not only is Melissa brilliantly clever she has the ability to break issues down and pinpoint the most important facts and explain them in a way, that put simply... just clicks. The youngest women to attend NZ university at just 15, Melissa describes her career as an eclectic mix...2020-09-0138 min
Queenstown LifeMamas, Lockdown and Me-Melissa Clark-ReynoldsMelissa went to uni at 15 and lied about her age so that people didn't know, she said she needed to be guided and looked after and that didn't always happen. We chat about her babies being far away, what New Zealand needs to do right now to change and spending time on ourselves. 2020-06-1424 min
Global leaders championing climate actionEntrepreneurial Women with Purpose - Melissa Clark-Reynolds, Futurist and Company DirectorWith many life roles and hats being worn at any given time, Melissa started her journey as an Entrepreneur at the age of 20.
As a single mother and a 2 year old in toe she launched her first entrepreneurial venture as she wasn’t able to afford child care.
Now Melissa is the Chair of Little Yellow Bird, the Deputy Chair of RadioNZ, an Independent Director of Beef + Lamb to name just a few.
She is continually growing her educational mindset to lead with both heart and mind through personal and professional development.2020-05-0130 min
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2020-04-2040 min
The FMNZ Leveled Up PodcastFMNZ Leveled Up; Grow BOMA NZ Special - Melissa Clark-ReynoldsThe last interview I had the privilege of conducting at the Grow 2019 Agri-summit was with the fascinating, Melissa Clark-Reynolds. We talked farming business models and whether farmers are farming the land or the product. We covered farm diversification and how that can bring women back into the farming business. Also about how urban women ARE actually interested in how we farm - we feed their families after all!
We also talked carbon, family/children and whether there is such a thing as 'balance' - Melissa's theory on balance is one to hear! I thoroughly enjoyed this discussion a...2019-04-2950 min
Access Granted NZ#WellyTech 2015 - Xmas party panelWhat an amazing gathering of Tech, media, and Start up people! We had a vision of having a party where many people could connect and have fun. So we got together with Geekzone and Hack Miramar and came up with our end of year/christmas party – #WellyTech.Mayor Celia Wade Brown started off proceedings talking about the great hub we have here in Wellington.Hack Miramar organised a collaboration exercise that had everyone involved in creating a presentation of what their vision of the future of tech in Wellington looked like.From there we re...2015-12-0612 min
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In Geek News this week, we’ll talk aboutHackers remotely controlling Chrysler Vehicles, the Ashley Madison hack, the $100 Million Investment in the Search for Alien Life, Earth 2, an eye drop that can dissolve cataracts, Uber heading To The European Cou...2015-07-251h 14
Access Granted NZMelissa Clark-Reynolds - And We're BackBack into a new year. We chat with Melissa Clark-Reynolds is widely recognised as an inspirational role model and entrepreneur. Her story is extremely inspirational. Her business acumen, skills, knowledge and experience have made her a popular speaker in both New Zealand and Australia on a range of business subjects, including entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability.2015-01-211h 00