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Podcast: Negotiation Illuminators
Podcast: Negotiation Illuminators

In this episode of Negotiation Illuminators, Amy Combrinck speaks with Ramona Daniel, a Cultural Insights and Strategy Consultant. Founder of Twenty3.

They explore the evolution of Negotiation practices, the importance of understanding cultural contexts and the significance of communication styles in Negotiations.

Ramona shares her journey of transitioning careers and emphasises the need for relationship building in Negotiations.

Ultimately, they conclude that Negotiation is a dynamic process akin to a dance, requiring adaptability and awareness of cultural differences.

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Prompt Design for Independent Researchers – Foundations
Prompt Design for Independent Researchers – Foundations

This training session was created for the Insight Consultant Group (ICG) as a Knowledge Share session for their independent consultants.

If you are relatively new to AI, this 45-minute session will help you get more out of the AI tools you’re already using, without needing to become a tech expert. You’ll learn:

  • What different types of AI tools (like ChatGPT or Claude) can and can’t do, and how to pick the right one for the job

  • Simple, repeatable ways to write prompts that give you better, more relevant answers

  • How to fine-tune AI responses when they’re not quite right

  • Easy ways to keep track of the prompts you’ve written, so you can reuse and improve them over time

This is a hands-on, interactive session for independent researchers who want to work faster, think more creatively, and make AI a more useful everyday tool.

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Podcast: Talking AI with Ray Poynter
Podcast: Talking AI with Ray Poynter

I had a really enjoyable chat with Ray Poynteron his 'Talking AI' podcast about using LLMs for cultural insights.
His questions made me realise how we are all moving through the GenAI adoption curve at different speeds.
Working as an independent researcher forced me to find new ways to challenge my assumption, so I accelerated my own learning to use LLMs as a thinking partner.
And I very quickly realised that using Ai isn't about replacing human insight, but amplifying your ability to ask better questions when you don't have a team around you.

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Trend Taster: "in-the-know" edition

In this week’s edition of the Trend Taster, we round up the snackable trends, stats and insights from around the world, including:

  • US shoppers favourite secondhand categories

  • The rise of "in-the-know" styles

  • How is social media shaping our holiday habits?

  • China’s booming pet market

  • Gen Z reimagines business travel

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Trend Taster: espresso panic edition

In this week’s edition of the Trend Taster, we round up the snackable trends, stats and insights from around the world, including:

  • Italy's soaring espresso prices

  • Ultra-efficient aircrafts

  • Four Seasons' Private Jet itineraries

  • The ‘Undetectable Era’ of beauty

  • The rise of divorce getaways

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Trend Taster: sleepmaxxing edition

In this week’s edition of the Trend Taster, we round up the snackable trends, stats and insights from around the world, including:

  • Google Research's new Heat Resilience tool

  • Circular is the new linear

  • What is Spotify bedroom?

  • Target's "Cuddle Collab"

  • What is "sleepmaxxing"?

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Trend Taster: Jell-O furniture edition

In this week’s edition of the Trend Taster, we round up the snackable trends, stats and insights from around the world, including:

  • Are you ready for this jelly?

  • Gen Z Snapchat shoppers

  • AI tarot readings

  • Honeycomb bricks to cool homes

  • Revolutionizing emergency call tech

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Trend Taster: wedding guest edition

In this week’s edition of the Trend Taster, we round up the snackable trends, stats and insights from around the world, including:

  • Airbnb co-hosting

  • Airbnb By Rotation

  • Air conditioning greenhouse gas emissions

  • AirPods Pro hearing aids

  • Amazon's private label food line

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Trend Taster: stinky cheese edition

In this week’s edition of the Trend Taster, we round up the snackable trends, stats and insights from around the world, including:

  • Stinky plant-based cheese

  • Google TV Streamer

  • Brits are tired of reboots and superhero films

  • Qantas jetlag lighting design

  • Freelance Visa

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