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It's in to be out...!!!

As much of North America continues to swelter in the heat, we'd do well to remind ourselves that a variety of trends suggest that we will be spending much, much more time outdoors in the future.....

I've just put up a video from a 15-minute presentation I did this June for the annual sales meeting of a major consumer products company, highlighting the 10 trends that are leading to a future in which "it's in to be out." This was based upon original research I did for the same client earlier this January, when I was lined up to meet with editors of leading fashion magazines, putting into perspective how our society is becoming much more outdoor oriented.

In the video, I also spin these trends into the issue of innovation -- how a sales force can become more innovative by adapting to the trends swirling around them, rather than doing the same old thing....

It's a good example of the unique type of research that I blend into my keynote presentations.

More information:

And check out the cool shirt in the video....

Permanent link to this item ...posted at 12:54 PM...August 12, 2005

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Keynote: Coping with Hyperinnovation

Right now, I'm off to keynote the Florida Engineering Society, and will be focussing upon

how to plan for the unique challenges that are set to emerge as the pace of innovation and change continues to speed up
how the dynamics of the customer relationship are changing
how to respond to an era of rapid product, market, and service obsolescence that comes from hyper-innovation
and how recruiting and HR issues will be challenged by emerging corporate structures, workplace and skills shortages and demographic trends.

As the conference brochure notes, "Jim says that we cannnot afford to take or eyes off the change occurring within the engineering profession and industry...."

Permanent link to this item ...posted at 08:32 AM...August 04, 2005

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Future oriented leadership

I've posted a few new video clips to my site from recent keynotes that catch some of the themes I'm talking about stage these days

Future oriented leadership -- how do we ensure that we are an organization that is firmly focussed on the challenges and opportunity of the future
The end of product lifecycles -- and the rapid emergence of new careers -- two distinct and seemingly related trends
Hyperconnectivity- what happens in a world of massive connectivity?

There's a lot more to come; I've got about 4 recent keynotes on DVD and will be placing various clips online.

Permanent link to this item ...posted at 08:32 AM...

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	Trends: It's in to be out...!!! Change: Keynote: Coping with Hyperinnovation Trends: Future oriented leadership It's in to be out...!!! As much of North America continues to swelter in the heat, we'd do well to remind ourselves that a variety of trends suggest that we will be spending much, much more time outdoors in the future..... I've just put up a video from a 15-minute presentation I did this June for the annual sales meeting of a major consumer products company, highlighting the 10 trends that are leading to a future in which "it's in to be out." This was based upon original research I did for the same client earlier this January, when I was lined up to meet with editors of leading fashion magazines, putting into perspective how our society is becoming much more outdoor oriented. In the video, I also spin these trends into the issue of innovation -- how a sales force can become more innovative by adapting to the trends swirling around them, rather than doing the same old thing.... It's a good example of the unique type of research that I blend into my keynote presentations. More information: watch the video read the 10 trends information on keynotes And check out the cool shirt in the video.... Permanent link to this item ...posted at 12:54 PM...August 12, 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keynote: Coping with Hyperinnovation Right now, I'm off to keynote the Florida Engineering Society, and will be focussing upon how to plan for the unique challenges that are set to emerge as the pace of innovation and change continues to speed up how the dynamics of the customer relationship are changing how to respond to an era of rapid product, market, and service obsolescence that comes from hyper-innovation and how recruiting and HR issues will be challenged by emerging corporate structures, workplace and skills shortages and demographic trends. As the conference brochure notes, "Jim says that we cannnot afford to take or eyes off the change occurring within the engineering profession and industry...." Permanent link to this item ...posted at 08:32 AM...August 04, 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Future oriented leadership I've posted a few new video clips to my site from recent keynotes that catch some of the themes I'm talking about stage these days Future oriented leadership -- how do we ensure that we are an organization that is firmly focussed on the challenges and opportunity of the future The end of product lifecycles -- and the rapid emergence of new careers -- two distinct and seemingly related trends Hyperconnectivity- what happens in a world of massive connectivity? There's a lot more to come; I've got about 4 recent keynotes on DVD and will be placing various clips online. Permanent link to this item ...posted at 08:32 AM... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .