We recently published the second edition of the Digital Disruption Index. In less than 12 months since we launched the Index, we have witnessed significant shifts in investment in new technologies, with the likes of artificial intelligence (AI), augmented and virtual reality, and blockchain gathering momentum. However, somethings remain consistent.
Deloitte in Scotland
A regional view from Deloitte in Scotland
Front and centre: putting public service leadership in its place
Citizens are showing increasing concern about public services and the certainty of future provision[1]. Public sector productivity is now estimated at a lower level than in 2015[2]. The traditional boundaries of public, private and third sector are increasingly irrelevant, with all now involved in public service delivery. Today’s public service leaders need much more support to lead services across boundaries in a dynamic and volatile context.
World Mental Health Day: Are you OK?
Are you OK? Three simple words. Have you recently wanted to ask a colleague that question? Have you wanted someone to ask you? As we mark World Mental Health Day today, take a moment to think about that little question and the power it can have.
Ten years on from Lehman Brothers – the CASS journey
Where did CASS as we know it come from? The Lehman collapse was the first time that the CASS rules had been put to the test on a large scale. The sums of money claimed by the UK investment bank’s clients were vastly greater than the sums segregated by Lehman’s as client money.
Management Incentive Plans - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The growth of management and employee ownership in recent years has been recognised as a force for good in the success of such businesses in Scotland in recent years. The benefits are obvious for both management and Private Equity (PE). Those with an ownership stake are much more likely to be incentivised to drive a business forward, thus increasing the size of the ‘pie’ for the investors.
Rising to the challenge
As the saying goes, 'if something that you're doing doesn't challenge you, then it doesn't change you'. In September nearly 300 colleagues from across Deloitte will be taking on some of their greatest challenges by taking part in one of six adventures across six countries to raise money for our One Million Futures, charity partners. Here's Debbie's story...
Fintech for good: Putting the focus on what is truly important
If Edinburgh is to be the data capital of Europe, we must use this as a platform to create and build solutions that can tackle some important issues. Examples of this could be in addressing challenges such as low levels of financial inclusion, a lack of financial education and awareness and help to structure a broader support network for marginalised communities such as the homeless, or supporting in reducing mental health issues caused by a lack of assistance for some people struggling to manage their finances.
Not all teams are created equally...
Last summer, when I sat down with Debbi McLean, my co-principal here at Deloitte Digital Scotland, to discuss how we needed to grow our team over the coming months, we were fortunate to have a shining example of the kind of humans we wanted to hire.
Vision 2035: Extrapolating the present won’t deliver for the future
History is littered with examples of brands that once dominated their respective markets but, through a combination of lack of innovation, inefficient execution and focusing internally instead of on customers, have gone on to suffer a massive fall in market share against rivals.
Fintech cities: Building an eco-system
Over the past few months, I have been working across several cities and regions, which have or hope to create, a fintech hub. Although they are all very different, in terms of their existing strengths, their potential, their approach and their progress, at their heart, the process each of these countries are going through to create an effective ecosystem is very similar and in many ways highly repeatable.
A more positive outlook for Scotland’s economy
Scotland’s sluggish economic performance over the last few years has been well-documented. In the face of a difficult period for the North Sea oil and gas industry and, more recently, a decline in construction activity and subdued growth in services, the country’s economy has struggled to build any significant momentum. But could that be about to change? Progress is slow and continues to lag behind the UK, but there is an air of cautious optimism.