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Deborah Collier
Futurist Leader / President at Digital Skills Authority USA & UK (& CEO - Portman Collier / Future Knowledge)
Windsor, United Kingdom
Deborah Collier M.Sc. FRSA is an influential strategic, foresight and futurist leader in business, digital, education and media working on boards in the UK and North America. Described by academics and leaders as an 'original thinker', 'thought-leader' and 'economic force', she is an author and professional keynote speaker with a global audience, major brand following, network and readership of C-Suite leaders and professionals in business, academia, government, media and entertainment. She developed and implemented a three-pillared model, plan and solution for sustainability (Economy, Social and Environment), a digital governance framework, scalable brands, methodologies for strategic planning and leadership and management programs used by blue-chip organisations around the globe. A media group CEO, Chair and Non-Executive Director she is founder and president of industry's global awarding body Digital Skills Authority. In the context of a strategic leader with a broad high-level view, Deborah is listed in Top 10 Global Thought Leaders in 'Legal & IP' and 'Business Strategy' categories, and Top 50, Top 100 Global Thought Leaders in several Thinkers360 categories, including Sustainability. Emerging Technology, Smart Cities, AI and more.
Available For: Advising, Authoring, Influencing, Speaking Travels From: UK Speaking Topics: digital philosophy, future strategy, leadership
Deborah Collier
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Thought Leader Profile
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Digital Skills Authority USA & UK (& CEO - Portman Collier / Future Knowledge)
How to Become Digitally Green
Digital Skills Authority
August 30, 2023
Deborah has championed renewable energy for implementing and running digital business for almost two decades. Find out how to become digitally green with her latest article for Digital Skills Authority where she is the President and founder.
Tags: Digital Disruption, Emerging Technology, Innovation
Competence and Collaboration Culture - Into the Future
Half-Geek Half-Human
August 03, 2022
Deborah Collier strategic, foresight and futurist leader in business, education, media and technology delivers her equation for future organisational culture.
Three-Pillared Model for Sustainability - Economic, Social and Environment
Digital Skills Authority
March 02, 2022
Deborah's foremost leadership success is in developing a three pillared model for sustainability, economic, social and environment, which has also delivered business, governmental and fiscal impact around the globe. Read Digital Skills Authority blog article to find out more.
Tags: Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Leadership
Colliding Worlds – Experiential on Steroids
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January 04, 2022
In 2021 Meta and Microsoft announced their plans for the Metaverse or Metaverses which are likely to take several years to fully develop and will invite global collaboration and contribution. Anyone with the means, know-how and desire can participate in the Metaverse, either as a developer, brand or
Tags: Digital Disruption, Emerging Technology, Metaverse
Digital Governance Fast Forward
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January 04, 2022
This decade has ignited a number of evolving digital services and products. Digital and e-business history is already testament to the need for effective governance alongside innovation. However, it often takes years for governments to respond with legislation, while organisations set their ow
Tags: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Risk Management
Human-Centric Strategy – 2022 and Beyond
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January 03, 2022
Positive communications are vital, but audience is everything. In 2022, enhanced human-centric strategies will be engrained throughout marketing, communications, product and services development and delivery whether these be commercial or governmental. As we navigate the virtual world more confident
Tags: Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Leadership
E-Commerce Businesses Move Home
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January 01, 2022
During the pandemic, E-Commerce has been a lifeline for many businesses and indeed new ventures have launched. However, key challenges with distribution, taxation and import and exports are still prevalent, if not crippling in many parts of the world, with a heavy impact on sales in some count
Tags: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Business Strategy
Digital World Predictions 2022
Digital Skills Authority
December 31, 2021
In 2022, uncertainty poses our greatest challenge and refocuses our attention on agility, innovation and stability. Economic recovery remains on a distant horizon, while smooth sailing and gaining the competitive edge are high on the agenda of businesses and other organisations.
What will our journey to 2022 look like? What are the challenges and opportunities in2022? Deborah delivers her annual predictions and advice for 2022 and beyond
Tags: Emerging Technology, Business Strategy, Legal and IP
How will Banks Embrace Digital Currency?
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December 03, 2021
The acceptance and use of cryptocurrency has accelerated during the pandemic, and with that the banks motivation to innovate and embrace digital currency rather than fight against the tide. Cryptocurrency is designed to be decentralized and anonymous, which is attractive to those fearing too much po
Positive Influence in Leadership – The Power of Trust versus Incentives
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August 09, 2021
Influence is a vital ingredient in all forms of leadership, whether this is to influence progress, or decision-making. Influence through trust is necessary to steer other leaders, employees, partners, clients or the general public through a difficult change, as a result of either positive opportunit
Diversity-of-Things (DoT)
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July 01, 2021
The ‘Digital Renaissance’ or the ‘4th Industrial Revolution’ catapulted by the Pandemic, has broadened individual skills needs, but it’s not just about digital and technology. Social networks have brought social responsibility to the forefront, as our awareness and inte
Tags: Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Future of Work
Audacious or Audacity? – Building the world’s Digital Skills Authority
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June 23, 2021
The journey to Digital Skills Authority is a motivational one, fuelled with some joyful and funny moments, tremendous sacrifice, hurdles overcome and still to be overcome. Some of these entrepreneurial escapades may not be revealed until I am old and grey. Here’s hoping. Digital Skills Authori
Tags: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Business Strategy
What is a Futurist?
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March 08, 2021
Inspired by a question posed to me on social media, “How is one a futurist?”, I decided to write about my perspective of what it means to be a ‘Futurist’. Futurists are either there by profession, or as part of their being. Being a futurist and strategist are part of my being
Chair - Olive Tree Story Company - Theatrical Film Movie
Portman Collier
February 21, 2022
Chair of the board of Olive Tree Story, Shareholder and Executive Producer (Business strategy and not management) Portman Collier's update on the company post-pandemic.
Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership, Risk Management
Digital Skills Authority Inc.
Digital Skills Authority
January 25, 2022
Deborah is President of our US entity Digital Skills Authority Inc. and is responsible for board leadership and appointments, as well as group strategic oversight, to work in collaboration with a forthcoming Vice President acting in a regional CEO capacity.
Non-Executive Director / Corporate Board Member profile
London Learning Consortium
February 12, 2017
Skills education and job opportunities for all is something Deborah feels passionate about. London Learning Consortium is a leading UK / EU government funded education management company with a subsidiary creative and media college and a charitable foundation. Working in an independent strategic capacity, Deborah supports good governance, scrutinizes risk, and provides constructive challenge on executive decision-making and performance. She has served on the 'Finance & Resources Committee', 'Quality & Curriculum Committee', and 'Business Development & Growth Committee', and is not involved in any management functions. Deborah has also delivered strategic advice on group structure, business, marketing, intellectual property, future and digital opportunities in education.
Tags: Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Leadership
E-Business Evolution 2009
Echo E-Business
February 01, 2009
The Past, Present and Future of E-Business (Contributor: White paper featuring articles from leaders at John Lewis, J.P. Morgan, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Cancer Research UK and Linden Labs) - The paper and elements in the paper were featured in Telegraph Business Club, IBM Future Focus, and MarketingWeek.
Tags: Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Management
4 Coursewares
COB Certified CXO
Digital Skills Authority
December 05, 2022
The COB Certified CXO Program is a cutting-edge strategic program for C-Suite leaders and Board Level Directors, which enables boards to collaboratively lead digital best-practice and fully leverage the business and organisational opportunities offered by digital business (from transformation to commercial). The certification program is delivered at an industry-led conference, hosted by our President and supported with insight, case studies and experience from cutting-edge innovators and leaders at well-known organisations around the globe. (Please note that Deborah does not author courses for third-parties).
Tags: Business Strategy, Emerging Technology, Leadership
COB Certified E-Business Leader
Digital Skills Authority
January 01, 2021
2008 - 2022 Editions Part 1 - Manager Program Master E-Business and E-Commerce Strategy, Planning & Management, Content Strategy & Customer Experience and Gain an Introduction to Digital Marketing & Advertising. A program followed by international airlines, banks, stock exchanges, chambers of commerce and blue-chip global organisations such as Croatia Airlines, Historic Scotland, Schneider Electric Europe & China, South African Post Office, Saudi Stock Exchange, SABIC, AXA Mansard, Thales-Raytheon, Zain Telecom,
Information Technology Authority - Government of Oman and more.
(Please note that Deborah does not author courses for third-parties).
Tags: Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Legal and IP
COB Certified Marketing Leader
Digital Skills Authority
February 23, 2018
Deborah developed the program framework and content structure, standards and branding and provided strategic planning, management and leadership training for marketing and advertising delivering her established and globally employed methodology for strategic planning. Other subject matter experts and the trainers, developed and deliver the more focused subject matter training. (Please note that Deborah does not author courses for third-parties).
Tags: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Legal and IP
2 Founders
Futurist Leader
Futurist Leader
December 17, 2017
Specialising in visionary, strategic and foresight leadership, short-term and long-term strategy, exploring and predicting trends, recognising opportunities, risks and solutions.
Tags: Sustainability, Management, Leadership, Business Strategy
What are the Skills of the Future? (Blog post)
Digital Skills Authority
April 01, 2016
Founder and President of industry's global awarding body for digital and business skills. Comprising three companies across the UK and USA, and expanding internationally.
Top 10 Thought Leader Business Strategy
Thinkers360
March 02, 2022
While Deborah's work as Futurist Leader transcends outside of business, business strategy is one of her primary business skills that make her desirable for board member and leadership roles. Top 10 Global Thought Leader for Business Strategy.
Top 10 Thought Leader Legal and IP
Thinkers360
March 02, 2022
The Top 10 Global Thought Leader for 'Legal & IP' award relates to Deborah significant influence, impact and thought leadership on Digital Governance, through the Digital Governance Framework and training programs she developed, articles, media interviews, leadership and advisory on boards.
FRSA Fellow of the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce
January 01, 2020
Fellowship of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA) is an award granted to individuals that the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) judges to have made outstanding achievements to social progress and development.
Top 100 Most Influential Chief Marketing Officers in the World
Richtopia
January 05, 2016
Richtopia was an online publisher of insightful information endorsed by organisations such as Forbes and more. It closed in 2020. Then a combined CEO / CMO Deborah was listed 82nd alongside names from Harvard, Adobe and more.
The Certificate in Online Business Series - Over 45-hrs of Original Interactive Content
Digital Skills Authority
February 18, 2022
A series of established business certification programs in digital business, e-commerce and marketing followed by C-Suite leaders, Department Heads and managers, as well as professionals and entrepreneurs.
Founded 2008, upgraded and enhanced annually. High-end digital interactive e-learning versions of original content took place in 2020 with 35-hrs upgraded and a further 10-hrs introduced, producing 16-certification programs.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Marketing
1 Keynote
Diversity-of-things (DoT) Skills Evolution, the Future Human and Work
The Business Show
November 24, 2021
Delivering a keynote speech on behalf of Digital Skills Authority at The Business Show's Retrain Expo for a diverse audience of HR leaders, entrepreneurs, career changers and jobseekers.
Panel Guest on Tortoise Media Show commenting on the past, present & future of diversity in tech and digital Leadership, ethics, risk, brand reputation, policy and artificial intelligence
Inforwars Should it have been banned on social media?
Channel 4 News
August 08, 2018
A member of the guest panel on Channel 4 news debate commenting on Policy-making and regulation of the tech giants, handling of harmful content, disinformation, misinformation and fake news
Of Historical Interest 2009 - 2012 - Columnist for Magazine, Various Media Interviews
Various
September 08, 2010
Deborah's career has changed since 2009-2012, when she led an e-business and marketing consultancy. During this time she delivered thought-leadership as a columnist for Start Your Business Magazine, as well as various interviews in the media, to include Which Magazine, Natwest Business Sense Magazine, InternetRetailing and more. Please follow link to Archive Media coverage for historical interest.
Tags: Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technology
Mensa
Mensa
February 09, 2017
"British Mensa has more than 20,000 members from all walks of life with IQs in the top 2%".
Deborah passed my exam, which she took for fun, in early 2016, but before joining carefully considered what the membership truly represented.
Deborah joined Mensa not only because she enjoys solving puzzles, but more importantly because "it aims to identify and foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity". She feels that this mission sits well alongside that of Digital Skills Authority which supports economic empowerment, and enables individuals to succeed in their careers, business, non-profit and charitable ventures.
"Mensa’s members use the society to share their knowledge, their enthusiasms and their passions with like-minded people".
Ukraine Crisis Response
Digital Skills Authority
February 26, 2022
Extract: " While the power and collaboration of the world join forces either
through political, government, medical, cyber or military support. From crowdfunded army funding by a
Ukrainian bank, to ethically motivated cyber movements, knowledge and combat using information warfare, the Internet has brought the world together. Social networks combined with social media have accelerated the evolution of humanity to an ever growing socially conscious and principled global community. It has enabled us to connect, communicate and collaborate as a global force to be used for good."
Tags: Leadership, Business Strategy, Public Relations
13 Quotes
Launch of Digital Certificates and Badges
Digital Skills Authority
June 14, 2023
"Digital Skills Authority believes that professionals' accomplishments deserve to be celebrated and recognised," said Deborah Collier, President of Digital Skills Authority. "This platform is designed to empower individuals by providing them with a secure and credible way to showcase their expertise, stand out in their industry, and unlock new opportunities. We are excited to help professionals elevate their careers and achieve the recognition they deserve."
Enabling Live Secure Exams During the Global Pandemic and Lockdown.
Digital Skills Authority
April 20, 2020
“Live (Remote) Exam invigilation is not intended to replace exams students normally take at Testing
Centres such as the British Council, Institutes or Universities around the globe, when lockdown is
over”, says Deborah Collier President at the Digital Skills
Authority. “However, they are a helpful solution during lockdown, and can continue as an option
post lockdown, for those who are unable to attend testing centres”.
Why Online Education will not Replace Classroom
Digital Skills Authority
April 20, 2020
Extract: “Education is about quality, choice, price, access and impact”, says Collier “Classroom learning
enables relationship building, one-to-one interaction, closer monitoring and nurturing of students, as
well collective workshops in a fun environment. E-Learning does not enable this kind of interactive or
consultative approach that classroom group learning does”, she adds
“Live webinars and online classrooms are a great way for trainers to engage with students, providing the length of time is not too long” says Deborah Collier
“My experience of both classroom and online training informs me, that learners can generally cope
with no more than one hour fifteen minutes at a time. Anything more, and they cease to absorb
information. The e-learning industry and corporate Learning & Development departments, know
there is a high drop off rate from e-learning, and such it will never entirely replace high-quality
classroom courses.” She adds.
Futurism and futurology are about learning from the past, understanding our people, planet...
Futurist Leader
April 03, 2019
"Futurism and futurology are about learning from the past, understanding our people, planet and universe, addressing today's challenges, analysing future opportunities, and sharing knowledge among thinkers and innovators".
"One of the greatest achievements from 'Conscious Business' is the joy and motivation it inspires in a workforce."
Linkedin and Half Geek Half Human
February 11, 2019
Quote for United Nations Global Compact in Association with Peacful Mind
United Nations Compact
October 18, 2018
The United Nations Global Compact is a non-binding United Nations pact to encourage businesses and firms worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies, and to report on their implementation. Deborah was asked to provide a quote for a shared media banner between United Nations Global Compact and one of its members (Youth Mental Health Charity). "Discover, recognise and appreciate the beauty within you, and be a beacon of positive energy. Don't hide behind a formal self. Success and happiness come when you share who you really are."
“Both media and technology platforms have a responsibility to the public..."
Channel 4 News
August 08, 2018
“Both media and technology platforms have a responsibility to the public to ensure that fake news is not spread”…”If they are seen to be allowing such content that hurts others, or incites violence or causes other concerns, then that’s not good for their reputation”. Deborah Collier, Channel 4 News 8th August 2018
Education is a Human Right that Helps us to Fulfil our Individual Potential and Together Enable the World to Progress.
Twitter
February 02, 2016
This quote has been shared 154 times and liked 417 times. When this ran in 2019, an independent analytics firm recorded a 3.65-million audience reach for all account Twitter posts that week.
Keynote Speaker - Chartwell Speakers
Chartwell Speakers
May 03, 2021
Keynote speaker profile with Chartwell Speakers.
Keynote Subjects:
The future of business, boards and work
Leadership - In the digital renaissance / Building future-proof leaders
Sustainability modelling and social consciousness
The future of humanity, culture & digital philosophy
The future of media
Digital, business and media ethics
Inspiring innovation
Tags: Emerging Technology, Leadership, Future of Work
UK Government Business Motivational Event Entrepreneurs
UK Government Funded
November 09, 2010
At Madejski Stadium speaking an event to inspire female entrepreneurs - Gave a talk about the journey to building learnebusiness.com, Date and location
Content Cookery
E-Business Managers Forum
November 09, 2009
As part of the E-Business Managers Forum club's events, Deborah hosted an event introducing a number of guest speakers and gave a seminar on content strategy and audience engagement.
Guest Speakers including comedy actor personality - Guru John Popolini (Steve Trister) and Mark Lee of the Tax Advice Network
Deborah's Very First Public Speaking at E-Business Managers Forum - Hosting , Presenting and Introducing Keynote Speakers
E-Business Managers Forum
May 01, 2008
Deborah introduces the E-Business Manager's Forum an initiative through her company in 2008, as well as some valuable introductory lessons and a keynote speaker - the creator of Which Online. This was the first of several events she hosted and gave speeches. Prior to this Deborah received one-to-one speaker coaching, as well as attending a vocal skills course on a foundation of presentation skills training during her time at JPMorgan.
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