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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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Trends & Artefacts: choppelganger edition

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

  • Freeze-Dried Candy Turns Chewy Into Crispy

  • Fortnum & Mason Chocolate Bars Include Sheet Music

  • Red Berries Reshape Luxury Perfume

  • Explainer: Choppelganger

  • Barbie Doll Cakes Fade From Celebrations

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Trends & Artefacts: poetcore edition

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

  • Aldi Maps the UK's Grocery Price Gap

  • Radisson RED Hotels Launch Music Tourism

  • Divorce Rings Replace Wedding Bands

  • Explainer: Poetcore

  • Claridge's Opens Nostalgic British Bakery

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Trends & Artefacts: bookstreaming edition

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

  • Men's Makeup Market Reaches $7.1 Billion in US

  • Pet Deathcare is Getting Digital

  • Competency P*rn Becomes 2026's Escapism

  • Explainer: Bookstreaming

  • Sony Launches First Turntables Since 2019

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Trends & Artefacts: disgustingly educated edition

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

  • Reddit Becomes UK's Fourth Largest Social Platform

  • Camping Trailer Doubles as Home Backup Generator

  • People Build Apps Just for Themselves

  • Explainer: Disgustingly Educated Trend

  • Tokyo Cassette Café Turns Friction Into Feature

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Trends & Artefacts: soft partying edition

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

  • IKEA Launches Broccoli Leaf Soup

  • Premium Beverages Thrive as Affordable Luxuries

  • ASOS Charges Serial Returners Handling Fees

  • Explainer: Soft Partying

  • Beauty Brands Resurrect Exact 1990s Formulas

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Trends & Artefacts: glomad edition

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

  • Vinyl Sales Rise for 19th Consecutive Year

  • Comfort Becomes Fashion's Design Standard

  • Set-Jetting Becomes an $8 Billion Industry

  • Explainer: Glomads

  • Amtrak Ridership Jumps 10% as Flying Worsens

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