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How to make sense of the future – futurist methodology

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:22:51 +0000

http://www.globalchange.com Try to predict or just respond when change happens. Mining, pharmacueutical industry etc takes very long view. Pensions crisis seen decades ago. Telecom and IT trends are often relatively obvious. Moore’s Law. Power of computing. Cost of phone calls. Cost of flying and process of globalisation. Older generation knew form globalization and global communications. Internet was around in late 1970s. But Google and YouTube leaders recognise that behavior can be very hard to predict. Trends analysis. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon.

Duration : 0:4:31

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Education trends in fast changing world

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:22:09 +0000

http://www.globalchange.com Speed of change. Syllabus changes — relevance to workplace of new teaching methods. How do we prepare students for future? World changing faster than you can plan a syllabus. Teaching methods and trends. Teaching materials. Preparing students for uncertain world. Wild cards, preparing for unexpected events. Our future world. Example of bird flu. Emotion is key to the future. Video on future of education, high schools, colleges, universities, curriculum, syllabus, exams, assessments, business schools, MBAs, degree courses – by Dr Patrick Dixon, conference keynote speaker for NAIS.

Duration : 0:3:36

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Market research – how to get great results

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:38:17 +0000

http://www.globalchange.com Customers suddenly change behaviour. New technology and mobile phone companies. Banks and financial institutions. Going why market research does not predict future trends reliably. How to get accurate results from market research, polls, surveys and focus groups. Consumer trends prediction. Futuring and futurists. Techniques for scenario building. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon.

Duration : 0:3:36

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Sub-prime crisis – what next in banking? Credit crunch / sub-prime crisis and mortgages, interest rates, share prices, house prices. Comment by keynote conference speaker on Future of Banking and Financial Services – Dr Patrick Dixon

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:32:11 +0000

http://www.globalchange.com Sub-prime real estate crisis and credit crunch explained in US and global impact on banking, mortgages, home loands and financial services. Why the banking system remains at risk from complex processes that most people don’t understand. Regulators, changes in banking regulation, systemic risk, corporate governance, and how banking / financial services products will change as result. How banks will manage risk in future. Comment by conference speaker Dr Patrick Dixon – after keynote speech on global trends in Belgium

Duration : 0:6:10

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Chemical Industry Future Trends – conference speaker

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:25:15 +0000

http://www.globalchange.com European chemical industry. Consolidation, mergers, acquisitions. Logistics and infrastructure. Efficiencies and cost savings. Shipping, road haulage, trucks, containers, freight and other challenges. Manufacturing energy use. Factories, production of bulk commodities, plastics, packaging, pigments, ethylene, polyethylene, dyes, nylon, polythene, PVC, recycling, oil efficiency. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon.

Duration : 0:2:19

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Patrick Dixon – conference speaker future trends (futurist). Global future of industry, marketing, customers, energy, global warming, aviation, banking, economy, real estate, health, technology – motivational keynote speech

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:46:12 +0000

http://www.globalchange.com Take hold of your future or the future will take hold of you: conference keynote speaker on managing uncertainty, risk management: why low probability risks happen more frequently than most expect. New market opportunities. Rapid changes in consumer behavior. First mover advantage, multiple scenarios and business strategy development – by Patrick Dixon conference speaker – part of keynote presentation for MTN. Patrick Dixon is often described as a Futurist, author of Futurewise and Building a Better Business, and is one of the world’s most sought after conference speakers on global trends, new markets, demographics, geopolitical risks, emerging markets, digital economy, Web 2.0 communities, virtual teams, biotechnology, business ethics, compliance, leadership, change management and motivation..Patrick Dixon has given “Future” insights to:
Airlines, Travel, Shipping, Hotels, Tourism and Automotive Industry, Banking, Insurance and other Financial Services, Media, Telecommunications and Distribution,
Technology, Engineering, Software and Computer Manufacturers,Food and Drink, Household Goods and Packaging Industry,
Energy, Chemical Industry, Mining, Metals, other Commodities,Health Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Technology and Cosmetics / Lifestyle,Government and UN
Marketing, Advertising and Design. He has also given conference keynote presentations to Law Firms / Legal / Management, Consulting, Training, Service Organisations.
Non-Profit Organisations,Real Estate / Construction / Engineering,Retail, textiles.

Duration : 0:1:22

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How to tell education future trends

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:55:25 +0000

http://www.globalchange.com Market research of parents or pupils cannot tell you the future of education. Video on future of education, high schools, colleges, universities, curriculum, trends, syllabus, exams, assessments, business schools, MBAs, degree courses – by Dr Patrick Dixon, Futurist conference keynote speaker for NAIS.

Duration : 0:2:18

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Gerald Celente on the JLA Conference UK

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:48:13 +0000

Gerald Celente has spent thirty years identifying, analysing and tracking the global trends that shape our future. As Director of the Trends Research Institute, Gerald is trusted by many large corporations to produce the most accurate, timely and comprehensive forecasts. Whether as a keynote speaker or a media pundit, he provides audiences with real world trends they can act upon.

Gerald is the only analyst to cover over 300 diversified trends fields. On topics as diverse as consumer goods, health, food, entertainment, education, retail, technology, science, energy and trade, his keynote speeches analyse all the global trends.

Major corporations, governments, and businesses around the world have benefited from Gerald’s depth of knowledge and expertise. His speech on the subject of innovation inspires and energises audiences and demonstrates that, when you ‘Think for Yourself’, innovation and success are the natural by-products.

Gerald also customises keynotes to fit a client’s specific area of activity. He confers with them to identify their interests and concerns, then thoroughly researches the field using the resources of The Trends Research Institute. This information is analysed to assess the likely impact of emerging trends and to develop proactive recommendations on how to profit from change. The resulting bespoke presentation zeroes in on hidden opportunities and gives the audience an abundance of practical, usable trend information that they can put to good use.

Gerald’s wealth of knowledge and engaging personality makes him a media favourite and he frequently offers his unique perspective on current events to television audiences. His uncannily accurate predictions and forecasts have guided businesses towards new opportunities and markets throughout this ever-changing world.

Duration : 0:4:32

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Consumer retail trends. How customer choices are changing. How workplace motivation is changing. Future marketing, management and leadership. Future will be driven by emotion – take hold of your future! Conference keynote speaker

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:54:28 +0000

http://www.globalchange.com Emotion is more important than technology, gadgets, gizmos or inventions. Emotion is what will drive the future because it dictates how people feel and how they live. That’s why market research is unreliable when it comes to future predictions – because people don’t know how they will feel in future in response – say – to a terror attack or some new techno advance they never anticipated. Conference speaker Dr Patrick Dixon, author Futurewise – keynote lecture for MTN on consumers, fashions, lifestyles, customer behavior, choices, demographics.Motivation at work. Leadership. Leadership purpose, aims, strategy and objectives. Profits and profitability. Motivation to succeed and secrets of business success. Productivity and efficiency key. Workplace morale. Team dynamics and leadership styles. Business mission and vision. Business values and office culture. Motivation at work. People don’t get passionate about shareholder value or profits or excel spreadsheets. They get passionate about challenge, great teams, vision, important goals, having fun, about family and friends, about the community and world they live in. Connect with passion and you will motivate teams to change organisation, business and world. Work-life balance, family, children. Consumer trends and workplace motivation, leadership styles and productivity. Brand loyalty and corporate image.

Duration : 0:1:24

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Future convergence, divergence, phones, computers, software innovation, business manufacturing and industry trends. Consumer choices and product features. Conference keynote speaker Patrick Dixon

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:58:02 +0000

Better and different — convergence and divergence
http://www.globalchange.com Divergence or convergence? Consumer focus, IT systems, software and mobile phones. Multiple devices and systems. Multiple capabilities and features. Innovation, divergence, new products and services. Customer choices and consumer satisfaction. How multiple features can win market share but also confuse customers. Innovation is about being different. Convergence in broadcasting, entertainment platforms, multimedia devices, mobile wireless organisers, and in business communication tools. Why convergence and divergence happen at same time. Future of convergence in product design. Limits to convergence in retail sector. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon.

Duration : 0:1:15

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