Bronwyn Williams

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Contact Info
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I'm a futurist, economist, strategist, trend analyst, avid reader, and published writer…

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    The Millennium Project

    Science and Technology

    The Millennium Project is a global foresight initiative and think tank with a mission to design the future we all want to live in. I volunteer my time, expertise and insights to their projects and processes.

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    Board Member

    Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

    - Present 1 year 3 months

    Science and Technology

    Looking at ways to develop innovation and technology in South Africa by connecting the public and private sectors.

Publications

  • Rescuing Our Republic

    Tracey McDonald Publishing

    South Africa stands at the edge of a precipice. Almost thirty years after its first democratic election, poor policy and rampant corruption have left the country standing on the brink of becoming a failed state.

    The book interviews a diverse group of public intellectuals, business leaders and political mavericks to discuss tangible ways South Africa can rescue itself from itself. Through a series of illuminating conversations, a group of independent thinkers explore the root causes of…

    South Africa stands at the edge of a precipice. Almost thirty years after its first democratic election, poor policy and rampant corruption have left the country standing on the brink of becoming a failed state.

    The book interviews a diverse group of public intellectuals, business leaders and political mavericks to discuss tangible ways South Africa can rescue itself from itself. Through a series of illuminating conversations, a group of independent thinkers explore the root causes of South Africa’s problems and offer insightful – and radical – ways to solve them.

    From addressing land reform and economic development to rooting out corruption and overhauling political institutions, the conversations in this book come together as a roadmap towards a better South Africa that leaves no one behind. While the challenges facing the young democracy are immense, these experts provide hope and inspiration towards productive actions that we can take together to build a brighter future.

    For anyone interested in understanding the complex issues facing South Africa today and how they can be addressed, Rescuing Our Republic is essential reading. It is a powerful reminder that the fate of a nation is not predetermined; that individuals, citizens and corporations still have powerful agency and that when that agency is directed towards the right ideas and actions, South Africa can still realise its full potential.

    LIST OF INTERVIEWEES

    Why nations succeed with Dr Adrian Saville

    The promise of Africa beyond borders with Dr Débísí Àràbà

    An antidote to the tragedy of the commons with Wandile Sihlobo

    Property is a big deal with Lars Doucet

    Democratisation of ownership with Charles Savage

    The economic importance of optimism with Bruce Whitfield

    Good neighbours with Giulietta Talevi

    The perpetual struggle for democracy with Justice Malala

    Measuring what matters with Malcolm Ray

    A new vision for South Africa with Songezo Zibi

    Beyond the Constitution with TK Pooe

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  • The Future Starts Now

    Bloomsbury Business

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  • The New Urban Tribes of South Africa

    Pan Macmillan South Africa

    Years on from the birth of the Rainbow Nation, South Africans can no longer simply be categorised as black, white, coloured or Indian. Old stereotypes have been replaced by a new cast of colourful characters that approach life, love and brands from very different perspectives.Influenced by both global cosmopolitan culture and traditional belief systems, contemporary South Africans are complex, three-dimensional people that cannot be accurately described by traditional demographic segmentation…

    Years on from the birth of the Rainbow Nation, South Africans can no longer simply be categorised as black, white, coloured or Indian. Old stereotypes have been replaced by a new cast of colourful characters that approach life, love and brands from very different perspectives.Influenced by both global cosmopolitan culture and traditional belief systems, contemporary South Africans are complex, three-dimensional people that cannot be accurately described by traditional demographic segmentation models. This presents a challenge to brands: who are they selling to, and what do their prospects want?New Urban Tribes of South Africa identifies and brings to life in vivid detail twelve distinct new urban tribes contributing to South Africa’s economy.

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Courses

  • Digital Branding in the Innovation Economy

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  • Oxford FinTech Program

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  • Writing for the Web

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Projects

  • Born Free, or Free Fall? Generation Z in South Africa

    The Flux Trends "South Africa 2030" report and presentation unpacks what we can expect as our 'born free' generation grows up with poverty, violence and broken homes,and explores why our youth problems are so important to our country's future. The project was developed with the purpose of social awarenes, as part of the Youth Day 2013 calender.

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  • The FSP Wine Club

    An email based direct-marketing model wine club with over 1000 members.

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    • Richard Cranna
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  • The FSP Invest Symposium

    I project-managed and co-ordinated FSP Invest's biggest event of the year: The FSP Invest Symposium. Hosted at The Westcliff Hotel, the FSP Invest Symposium was a full day conference attended by 120 retail investors and featuring a world-class line up of speakers, including David Shapiro, Dan Denning and Chris Heart.

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  • Mechant and Gentil

    Setting up a ladies upmarket lingerie boutique.
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  • The FSP Accelerated Investor Programme

    The FSP Accelerated Investor Programme is a free online programme designed to help retail investors learn how to invest in the stock market to build real wealth.

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    • Warren Jeffery
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  • Visa Trust and Security in the Cashless Economy

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    An in-depth trend research and recommendations report designed to nude Visa's African customers towards better card security behaviour in the cashless economy.

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  • The New Urban Tribes of South Africa

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    I was the head researcher and ghost writer for the Flux Trends consumer insights ebook on The New Urban Tribes of South Africa. The book is created for marketers, to give them a deep understanding of contemporary South African niche and broad target markets.

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  • So you want to hire a Millennial?

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    "So you want to hire a millennial?" is Flux Trend's latest trend report - on our next generation workforce. This presentation (also available as a report) provides invaluable insights for companies who are either dealing with a very different mindset from their young employees, or are bracing themselves for the next generation workforce.

    This trend presentation is a must, not only for employers, but also parents or people in marketing as it provides fascinating insights into the, often…

    "So you want to hire a millennial?" is Flux Trend's latest trend report - on our next generation workforce. This presentation (also available as a report) provides invaluable insights for companies who are either dealing with a very different mindset from their young employees, or are bracing themselves for the next generation workforce.

    This trend presentation is a must, not only for employers, but also parents or people in marketing as it provides fascinating insights into the, often misunderstood, millennial mindset. You'll be armed with tools to, not only narrow the generation gap, but also create a more efficient and productive work environment.

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  • Retail Revolution

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    This Flux Trends trend briefing presentation explores the changes and challenges facing retailers today - especially in a protracted economic downturn.
In the past, retailers managed shoppers’ experiences; but today shoppers are taking charge of their own shopping experiences, both in-store and beyond. 
Static retailers that compete on nothing but price are in danger of devolving into emotionless distribution centres, slowly squeezed out of the market by the emergence of easy online…

    This Flux Trends trend briefing presentation explores the changes and challenges facing retailers today - especially in a protracted economic downturn.
In the past, retailers managed shoppers’ experiences; but today shoppers are taking charge of their own shopping experiences, both in-store and beyond. 
Static retailers that compete on nothing but price are in danger of devolving into emotionless distribution centres, slowly squeezed out of the market by the emergence of easy online shopping.
    However, forward-thinking, dynamic retailers have realised that their purpose is not merely to push product, but to provide people with what the web cannot: an engaging, emotional experience.
    This presentation is a must-see for mom-and-pop shops and big mall management alike. 
No matter what you sell, or how big or small your store is, Retail Revolution will teach you how to connect with your customers on a deeper level and turn your retail experiences into meaningful encounters that will help you stand out from - and survive - local, global and virtual competition.

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Honors & Awards

  • Golden Key Society Member

    Golden Key Society

Languages

  • English

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  • Afrikaans

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  • French

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Organizations

  • Association of Professional Futurists

    Member

    - Present

  • Free Market Foundation

    Member

    The Free Market Foundation (Southern Africa) is an independent public benefit organisation founded in 1975 to promote and foster an open society, the rule of law, personal liberty, and economic and press freedom as fundamental components of its advocacy of human rights and democracy based on classical liberal principles. It is financed by membership subscriptions, donations and sponsorships

  • Future World

    MindBullets Contributor

    Future World a global network of business practitioners and futurists, with vast experience in running businesses, innovating, executing and answering the challenges our clients face every day. We challenge, provoke and excite, globally across all industries and sectors, at CEO and executive level, changing minds, shifting boundaries and inspiring new thinking. Our futurists will help you understand the context of the marketplace in which your business will operate in the future, through…

    Future World a global network of business practitioners and futurists, with vast experience in running businesses, innovating, executing and answering the challenges our clients face every day. We challenge, provoke and excite, globally across all industries and sectors, at CEO and executive level, changing minds, shifting boundaries and inspiring new thinking. Our futurists will help you understand the context of the marketplace in which your business will operate in the future, through thought-provoking keynotes and workshops designed to lead your team to create your ‘business of tomorrow.’ Our goal is to help you choose your ideal future and fast-track its creation.

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