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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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Zeitgeist Zoom: Granfluencers

This month’s Zeitgeist Zoom explores the granfluencers. The report covers:

  • Grey Hair, Don't Care: Meet the Granfluencers

  • Silver Segments: The Flavours of Senior Stardom

  • Real Talk: The Authenticity Advantage of Age

  • Wrinkles and Wisdom: Why Aging is the New Aspiration

  • Old School Meets New Cool: Granfluencers and Brand Partnerships

  • Is it sticky?

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Trend Taster: cortisol face edition

In this week’s edition of the Trend Taster, we round up the snackable trends, stats and insights from around the world, including: Luxury Takeaway Tastings, Etsy AI Art, Overconsumption devices, What is "cortisol face"?, 'Natural Cooling' shelters

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Trend Taster: digital dopamine edition

In this week’s edition of the Trend Taster, we round up the snackable trends, stats and insights from around the world, including: India’s coffee culture, fake piercings, China’s pink tax, digital dopamine, luxury’s niche social platforms

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Trend Taster: influencer menu edition

In this week’s edition of the Trend Taster, we round up the snackable trends, stats and insights from around the world, including: luxury boom, influencer menu, AI radio, music discovery, wellness rings

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What is trendjacking?

Ever felt like you're always playing catch-up with the latest trends? Well, buckle up because we're about to dive into the world of trendjacking - a strategy that might just be your ticket to riding the wave of viral sensations and cultural moments.

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Trend Taster: romantasy edition

In this week’s edition of the Trend Taster, we round up the snackable trends, stats and insights from around the world, including: romantasy, clothes repair services, X dislike button, dumb phones, noplace

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