The Future Report

Although we’re futurists by trade, we know that the future only makes sense when it’s grounded in the past.Looking back gives us context, clarity, and some really useful clues about what might lie ahead.To wrap up season 17 (and 2025!), our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s Managing Director, Sophie Renton, to reflect on the year that’s been - the moments, movements, and megatrends that have shaped it.

Each year at McCrindle, we release our trends of the year predictions - the trends that we think will shape the year ahead.From demographic, to technological and social trends, it’s a fascinating look into the future.In this week's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s Founder and Principal, Mark McCrindle, to discuss these trends.

The conversation about diversity often focuses on gender, culture, or background - but not always on age.Yet ageism - whether directed at younger people seen as “too inexperienced” or older people seen as “past their prime” - can limit innovation, collaboration, and opportunities.In this week's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s Managing Director, Sophie Renton, to unpack what ageism really looks like, how it impacts individuals and organisations, and what we can do to create truly age-inclusive communities.

Gen Z, aged in their late teens and 20s today, already comprise more than a quarter of the global workforce.But many people don’t know how to engage, attract, recruit and retain this emerging generation.In this week's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s Director of Solutions, Geoff Brailey, to discuss Gen Z at work.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we work, learn, create, and even connect.But like every major shift before it, this one raises as many questions as it does opportunities.How do we use AI to enhance human potential rather than replace it?What skills will matter most in a world of intelligent machines?And what does leadership look like in an era where data canthink?In this week's episode, our podcast producer, Holly Schaaf, sits down with McCrindle's Director of Advisory and Future Report host, Ashley Fell, to discuss the AI revolution.