SPEAKER & AUTHOR
Trevor Hotten
I am an award-winning artist, lecturer, book author and presenter, bringing a unique perspective to the conversation surrounding leadership and technology. My insights are drawn not only from a diverse career in design, academia, and business, but also from rich life experiences. From representing my country as an athlete to serving as a police officer, I weave together engaging stories, humour, and profound empathy to connect with my audience and illuminate the human perspective of leadership in the digital age.
As a creative, I bring a fresh perspective to leadership, challenging current practices and conventional thinking while exploring new possibilities. My artistic background allows me to see the world differently, connecting seemingly disparate ideas and finding innovative approaches that others might miss.
I bring a sense of curiosity, a willingness to experiment, and a passion for pushing boundaries, infusing the conversation with insight and a spirit of exploration.
I firmly believe technology should serve humanity, not enslave it, and my work guides us towards that future.
As a book author and leadership specialist, I am driven by the belief that our actions today shape our children’s future. This question guides my exploration of technology, leadership, and the future of work:
“What am I doing today to contribute to a better future for our children?”
Presentation: Leadership for the intelligent age
Caught in the surging wave of this ‘intelligent age,’ the very fabric of leadership is being dramatically rewritten by the relentless tide of emerging technologies, especially for Business Analysts (BAs).
We will journey through time, from steam engines to algorithms, witnessing how technology has transformed leadership styles—from the rigid ‘Command-and-control’ of the first industrial revolution to the emerging future ‘Leader as Facilitator’ approach that BAs will need to adopt to stay relevant.
We will also confront the looming risks of technological overreach and its potential to reshape not just leadership, but the future of humanity. Enter the ‘Augmented Leader,’ a revolutionary concept where technology doesn’t replace humanity, but enhances us to reach our fullest potential.
I’ll unveil the ‘Leadership in the intelligent age’ framework, built around essential values such as human-centricity, ethics, hyper-adaptability, and holistic technocratic leadership, a roadmap for leaders to successfully navigate this technological revolution.
Finally, a call to action: BAs, examine your leadership, challenge old paradigms, and seize the future by embracing these key principles to excel in the digital age!