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Think: Business Futures
by 2SER 107.3FM
Think: Business Futures finds the movers and shakers in business, and brings them together to unpack the issues of the day. Think: Business Futures is produced by 2SER with the assistance of UTS Business School.
Episodes
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Degrees, Dreams & Detours: Rethinking Graduate Employment
What happens when you finish your degree, full of hope and ambition - only to find that the job you trained for doesn’t exist, or isn’t hiring? In the final episode of this series, Think: Business Futures explores the difficult and often disheartening journey that many young graduates face in...
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The Nature of Change: Biodiversity, Power, and Financial Systems
What if the way we invest money could either destroy ecosystems or help regenerate them? In this episode of Think Business Futures, we’re taking a look at the urgent and complex challenge of the biodiversity crisis. But this isn’t just a story about endangered species or vanishing rainforests.…
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Changing the Game: How Marketing Fuels Gambling Harm
Gambling is no longer just a weekend activity, it’s embedded in our daily lives. In this episode, Think: Business Futures talks to Professor Ross Gordon, Director of the Change for Good Research Centre and professor of Behaviour and Social Change At UTS Business School, about the growing...
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Digital Decarbonisation: Clouds, Code, and Climate Goals
As businesses race to meet net zero targets, many are turning to digital technologies to reduce emissions. But are innovations like AI, sensors, and blockchain truly delivering on their promise? In this episode of Think: Business Futures, we explore digital carbonisation and how Industry 4.0...
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Startups & Strategy: The Cost of Ignoring Marketing
If you had $100,000 to grow your startup, how much would you spend on marketing? Chances are - not enough. And you wouldn’t be alone. In this episode of Think: Business Futures, Ali Aitken is joined by Dr Ofer Mintz, Associate Professor and Associate Head of Marketing at UTS Business School…
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Debt, Downsizing & Dignity: Financial Planning for Retirement
Retirement isn’t what it used to be. More Australians are entering retirement with debt, navigating complex pension rules, and feeling financial pressure from family. To unpack how the concept of retirement is shifting, and the growing financial pressures facing older Australians, Think: Business...
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Hemlines & Headlines: Fashion’s Climate Story
What if your clothes could help fight climate change? Think: Business Futures explores how Australia is leading the charge to decarbonise the fashion and textile industry. From circular supply chains and rental models to designing garments for reuse and repair, we look at how research, design…
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Reclaiming the Narrative: Indigenous Leadership and the Future of Work
What if the future of work for Indigenous Australians was shaped entirely by Indigenous voices? In this powerful episode of Think: Business Futures, we spotlight a groundbreaking initiative: the Centre for Indigenous People and Work at the University of Technology Sydney - the first…
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Waves of Change: Women, Surfing, and the Fight for Equity
In this episode of Think: Business Futures, we dive headfirst into the shifting tides of women’s surfing. We are joined by two changemakers making serious waves: Dr Ece (AJ) Kaya, Senior Lecturer at UTS Business School and co-author of the landmark report Waves of Change: Women and Surfing in...
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From Diversity to Unity: The Power of Cultural Festivals
How celebration can be a catalyst for change? In this episode, Think: Business Futures dives into the vibrant world of cultural festivals and their powerful role in shaping a more inclusive Australia. Ali Aitken is joined by Pavlina Jasovska, and Najmeh Hassanli, both senior lecturers at UTS...
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Strategic By Design: Rethinking How We Solve Complex Problems
How does strategy get smarter when it’s designed? In a world of accelerating complexity, traditional strategy alone isn’t enough. Enter design thinking - a mindset and methodology that’s reshaping how we solve problems, lead innovation, and build resilient organisations. Joining Think: Business...
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Brand Activism: Risks, Rewards and Realities
In today’s hyper-connected world, brand activism has emerged as a defining feature of modern marketing. No longer confined to selling products or services, brands are increasingly expected to articulate values, take stances, and engage with the social and political issues that matter to their...
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The Hybrid Work Revolution: Balancing Flexibility and Productivity
When you think about your best day at work, what made it great? Was it where you were, who you were with, or how you worked? In this episode we dive into a topic that's transforming workplaces around the world: hybrid work. Flexible work modes have come a long way since the 1980s, evolving from...
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Higher Education, Higher Hurdles: The Struggles of Immigrant Parents & Students
Imagine if language barriers, unfamiliar systems, and everyday challenges constrained your dreams for your children's education. This is the reality for many immigrant families living in our diverse communities here in Australia. In this episode of Think: Business Futures we are looking at the...
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From Branches to Bytes: The Rising Risk of Consumer Fraud
Is digital banking making fraud easier? Think: Business Futures looks beyond bricks to the evolving world of digital banking and the rising tide of consumer fraud. We explore the impact of bank branch closures on consumer behaviour, the sophisticated tactics used by fraudsters, and the measures...
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Capitalism at Different Scales: Radical Insights and Corporate Realities
Can businesses truly drive social change, or are they merely paying lip service to social responsibility? In this episode of Think: Business Futures, we delve into the fascinating intersections of business, society, and social change. We explore the role of business in shaping our world…
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From Policy to Practice: DV in the Workplace
In this powerful episode of Think: Business Futures, we explore how domestic violence extends beyond the home and into the workplace, affecting productivity, safety, and economic security. For this important discussion we are joined by Dr Mahajla Gavin, senior lecturer at UTS Business School, and...
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Driving Change: The Future of Electric Vehicles in Australia
As the country races towards a more sustainable future, what are the broader social and economic impacts of widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Australia? We are joined by Theresa Harada, a researcher leading the Race for 2030 project, which aims to understand Australian consumers'...
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The Consumption Conundrum: Navigating Sustainability and Consumerism
How do you balance your own consumption habits with sustainability? In this episode, we delve into the complex relationship between consumerism and sustainability. Featuring insights and highlights from a recent panel discussion held during the 2025 Climate Action Week at UTS, the conversation...
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Decarbonising Down Under: Trump's Ripple Effect
Welcome to a new series of THINK: Business Futures! In this first episode we ask the question: How have international climate policies, particularly during Trump's presidency, influenced Australia's efforts to decarbonise? We are joined by Dr Mona Mashhadi Rajabi, a post-doctoral research fellow…
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Gari Yala: the truth about work for First Nations Australians
Recently the University of Technology Sydney's Jumbunna Institute of Indigenous Education and Research, the UTS Business School and the Diversity Council Australia (DCA) announced that they will partner on a new Gari Yala report, due to be released in 2025. Gari Yala means 'speak the truth' in…
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Super: what is it and what is the Super Gap?
In this episode of Think: Business Futures, we’ll be diving into just one area of personal finance–superannuation.What is super? Why is a percentage of your potential income siphoned off into a super account I can’t touch for decades, and what does that mean for your future? And, if you’re a…
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Social Enterprises: The Future Of Business? Part 2
Think: Business Futures is back, with another stimulating panel discussion. In this episode, we ask the question: are social enterprises the future of business?Joining our panel discussion are Associate Professor Paul Brown from the UTS Transdisciplinary School, Shaun Christie David, the founder…
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Social Enterprises: The Future Of Business? Part 1
Think: Business Futures is back, with another stimulating panel discussion. In this episode, we ask the question: are social enterprises the future of business? Joining our panel discussion are Associate Professor Paul Brown from the UTS Transdisciplinary School, Shaun Christie David, the Founder...
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Australia And China Learn To Get Along
Following on from the visit of the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi we return to the Australia China relationship and find that it is moving ahead despite major headwinds. Our guest this week was Professor James Laurencson. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
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We Need To Talk About Ultra-Fast Fashion
This week we look at the world of fast fashion that is now moving into ultra-fast fashion with companies like Shein. In this episode, we take a deep dive into ultra-fast fashion and ask why we all should be worried about this trend becoming our new normal. Our guest this week is Dr. Talyor…
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Squeezed By Our Supermarket Giants
This week we look at our supermarket sector and ask is a lack of competitiveness behind some of the practices of Coles and Woolworths? Our guest this week is Dr Sanjoy Paul Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
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China, Trade And Our Research Security
This week we have a detailed look at China and what it means it to us, our terms of trade, our supply chains, and the risks it poses to our Universities. To discuss this and more we are joined by Professor James Laurenceson who is the Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at UTS....
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World Trade - Do We Need A Plan B
With the continuing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea countries like Australia that are dependent on world trade have been left exposed. In a world of conflict and risk what can we do to protect ourselves? To discuss the problems and some possible solutions we spoke with Dr Sanjoy Paul. Produced...
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Was 2023 A Landmark Year in Climate?
This week we look at the ways business and finance need to change as the economy transitions to a low-carbon future. Our guests were Alison Atherton and Gordon Noble. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
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The Incredible Growth Of Women's Sport
2023 has been a landmark year for women's sport. In this episode, we talk about this incredible rise and ask what this means for the business of sport and how women's sport will need to change and adapt. Our guest this week is Professor Tim Harcourt Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
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What Lessons Can We Learn From PwC, Qantas and Optus?
This week, we shift our focus to the fallout from PwC, Qantas, and Optus. In many ways, it has been the dominant corporate story of the year. Our guest this week is Professor Carl Rhodes. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
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Why Are Our Boards So White And Male?
This week, we explore the lack of diversity in our corporate boards and discuss potential solutions. Our guest is Professor Sue Wright, Head of the Accounting Discipline Group at the UTS Business School. Produced and hosted by Anthony Dockrill
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Embracing the Power of AI in Enterprise
This week we have a recent panel discussion that was given at the University of Technology Sydney titled Embracing the power of AI in Enterprise: Bridging academica & industry for a transformative tomorrow The discussion was moderated by: Michael Blumenstein Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering…
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Ageing with Dignity - Full Panel Discussion
This week we have a recent panel discussion that was given at the University of Technology Sydney titled Ageing with Dignity: Imagining the Future of Aged Care Services in Australia The discussion was moderated by: Nicole Sutton from the UTS Business School. Produced by Anthony Dockrill
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Turning Black Friday Green
This week we look at a new initiative to make shopping and finding a bargain more sustainable. Green Friday is in its third year and brings 260 brands front and centre to shoppers looking for a more sustainable way to shop. We spoke to the CEO of Green Friday Melissa Drennan.
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2023 Intergenerational Report with Professor Roy Green
This week we take a look at the 2023 Intergenerational Report and talk about the real story of the report that the media has missed. We now need to seriously decide if we want to live in a hotter and poorer Australia or one where we become a green industrial powerhouse. Our guest is Professor...
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Has The Housing Rental Crisis Just Been Solved?
Last week, the federal government unveiled its new housing plan. The centerpiece of this plan is the construction of 1.2 million homes over a span of 5 years. While some are skeptical about the plan's ability to achieve this ambitious target, if successful, could it effectively solve our current...
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Returning to the Idea of a Carbon Tax
This week we talk about why Australia should revisit the idea of a carbon tax. We spoke with Mona Mashhadi Rajabi who recently published an article on the economic benefits of a carbon tax....
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Australia's Need For Innovation With Professor Roy Green
This week we discuss just how ready is the Australian economy for future shocks caused by climate change and AI. Our guest was Professor Roy Green Producer and host Anthony Dockrill
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Businesses' Climate Change
This week we look at businesses' growing awareness and efforts in fighting climate change. We spoke to Professor Martina Linnenluecke from the UTS Business School. Hosted and produced by Anthony Dockrill
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Making AI Work For Us
This week we turn to the number one topic of 2023 AI. To help us in the discussion we spoke to Dr Amanda White from UTS Business School and Professor Edward Santow from the Human Technology Institute of UTS. Hosted and Produced by Anthony Dockrill
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Small Business Case Study: Savvy Beverage
This week we take a look at what it takes to start your own business and what is the difference between having an idea and being an entrepreneur. Our guests were Mark Curry CEO of Savvy Beverage and Professor Prabhu Sivabalan a Professor of Management Accounting and Control at UTS Business…
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PwC - When Business and Government Don't Mix
Our first episode of 2023 is a look at the PwC scandal and we ask where the line should be between business and government. To help us work through some very difficult questions we were lucky to speak with the Dean of UTS Business School Professor Carl Rhodes. Produce and presented by Anthony...
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The Future Of Super
The Morrison Government's Your Super, Your Future legislation has taken superannuation in a new direction, applying strict performance benchmarks to funds, stapling super to individuals as well as trying to improve integrity and transparency. But has this legislation led to perverse incentives in...
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The Fight For Ethics In Tech
Big tech is literally changing the way we live. With the speed of innovation and lack of regulation, issues of dignity and ethics seem to often fall by the wayside as the influence of large platforms grows. On today’s show we explore centering dignity in the tech start-up and entrepreneurial…
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The Gig Work Dilemma
Gig work has provided countless Australians with unprecedented occupational flexibility. At the same time, the Labor Government has proposed legislation which looks to afford gig workers entitlements like minimum pay, leave and superannuation. One clear dilemma is how to implement these...
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Homes For Homes
The Big Issue have been fighting homelessness in Australia for decades, and now they have a new project, in collaboration with the NSW Land Registry Service. Homes for Homes allows homeowners to pledge a tiny portion of the sale price of their property to help develop social and affordable…
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App Goals
Goal enabling technology is the integration of goal setting into tech-based products and services. Things like step-counts, savings targets and fitness goals all have a general benefit to app users and tech companies, however the specifics of how to optimise goals in apps is not well-known. This...
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Struggling With Social Welfare
Australia's social security system is notoriously difficult to navigate. It's also punitive in nature. So why are some of our most vulnerable people finding getting a leg up so hard? This episode we explore the complexity of social security, and how things can change. Guests: Leanne Ho - CEO of...
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Think: Business Futures finds the movers and shakers in business, and brings them together to unpack the issues of the day. Think: Business Futures is produced by 2SER with the assistance of UTS Business School.
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