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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: convenience tax edition

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

  • German Cars Lose Cool in China

  • Spain's Hate Footprint Tool Ranks Platforms

  • Hair Longevity Becomes Beauty's Next Frontier

  • Explainer: convenience tax

  • Louis Vuitton Opens Immersive Pop-Up Hotel

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Trends & Artefacts: tokenmaxxing edition

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

  • Jell-O Turns Stadium Noise Into Jiggles

  • Finnish Supermarkets Listed on Tripadvisor

  • Phone-Free Events Surge 567% Globally

  • Explainer: tokenmaxxing

  • Compact Cameras Outsell Supply in Japan

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Trends & Artefacts: hopecore edition

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

  • Grandma Watches Are Having a Moment

  • Singles Travel Merges Matchmaking With Numerology

  • Gen Z Treats Streaming as Pay-Per-Title

  • Explainer: hopecore

  • Spotify Verifies Human Artists to Counter AI Music

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Trends & Artefacts: catch-up culture edition

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

  • Young News Audiences Want Both Information and Entertainment

  • Fluffy Juice Brings Texture to the Glass

  • Cassette Players Are Back, With Bluetooth

  • Explainer: catch-up culture

  • Menswear Is Getting Softer and More Expressive

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Trends & Artefacts: slow pop-up edition

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

  • GLP-1 Coverage Is Becoming a Job Negotiation Factor

  • Snacks Fill the Space Alcohol Left Behind

  • Cake Picnic Goes Global

  • Explainer: slow pop-up

  • Creators Get IMDb-Style Verified Credits

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Trends & Artefacts: alpine divorce edition

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

  • AI Data Centres Are Creating Localised Heat Islands

  • Shelf Lets You Share What You're Into, Not How You Look

  • A Wearable Translates Mouthed Words Into Speech

  • Explainer: Alpine Divorce

  • A Children's Book That Only Works in the Dark

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