Peter Cosgrove is the founder of Futurewise, a future of work insights company which researches and publishes articles on the workplace of the future. He is an author, media commentator and regular conference speaker. He is a much sought-after speaker on the topics of the future of work, the hybrid & remote working challenges, how jobs are being both created and destroyed by technology and A.I. He also works with companies about engaging their male workforce on the subject of gender diversity.
His testimonials regularly have Peter as the best speaker at conferences as he mixes a witty,
entertaining and energetic style with some excellent research and knowledge of his topics.
He leaves audiences excited, inspired and informed as he delivers messages through powerful stories and anecdotes. Peter works with leadership teams to help them with their future outlook.
Peter is passionate about the skills of the future and has published two books called “Fun
Unplugged” and “Family Fun Unplugged” to help get families off their screens and interacting more.
He is an experienced non-profit chairman, having chaired five organisations, which has helped him garner significant experience in facing challenges at the Board level.
Peter has worked with the largest global multinationals as well as local SMES and tailors his talk expertly to the audience in front of him.
• The Challenges & Opportunities with a Remote/Hybrid Workforce
• How will companies address the new hybrid landscape and work out the best strategy for
success
• How to build a strong team culture in a hybrid workforce where employees are rarely in the
office
• How to communicate effectively using the best combination of in-person and technology
tools
• How to motivate and ensure strong productivity from hybrid teams
• How to address the issue of employee burnout in an “always on” work environment
• How to ensure diversity can thrive
• Lessons learned from companies who operate distributed workforces and the difference
between remote-first and remote-forced companies
• How to Futureproof Your Workplace
• Future Trends/ The Future of Work
• How Long will Your Job Last – The Future of Talent
• Diversity – The Business Rationale is not enough
• Workshop – Engaging Men in the Diversity Conversation
• The Technology dangers – how it affects society and the workplace
“Peter delivered a great session in DIT on International Men’s Day that reinforced this year’s theme ‘Positive Male Role Models’ for an inclusive work culture. He successfully engaged participants in this important issue with an energetic presentation combining humour, data evidence and a call to action for men and women to contribute to a culture of equality and inclusion.” – Ashley O’Donoghue, Head of Staff Development, DIT
“Peter provided an energetic and flawless presentation to our broker audience. The feedback received following the event was hugely positive and we look forward to working with Peter again in the future.” – Richard Gallagher, Irish Life
“As President of Network Ireland I asked Peter to address our annual national conference on the
topic of the Future of Work. Feedback from the attendees was that Peter’s presentation was thought provoking, fascinating, engaging and relevant. He had the audience in the palm of his hands throughout his presentation! From the beginning, as the organiser, when I contacted Peter he was responsive to my requests and on the day of the conference he delivered on time and on topic.” – Helen Wycherley, President of Network Ireland
