The research & scanning for the "Future of Knowledge led to the identification of more than 120 trends that were in turn …
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Drivers of Change in the Future of Knowledge Work
The research for the future of knowledge work project -- upon which our article in Employment Relations Today was based …
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And the data rolls in: after the early opportunity has passed
In our work as futurists, it is routine to have our forecasts, findings, and recommendations questioned, particularly …
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Milestones in the Development of Knowledge Work
This is the second in a series of posts about the future of the knowledge work. They are based on an article I did with …
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Introducing The Future of Knowledge Work: Domain Map
This is the first in a series of posts about the future of the knowledge work. They are based on an article I did with …
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An organizational futurist role for integrating foresight into corporations
I'm pleased to note that my piece on the organizational futurist role I put together with colleague Jeff Gold has been …
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“Beam” Me Up
I was turned on to what looks a pretty cool advance in telepresence by Jason Hartgrave, who attended our week-long …
Archetypal Myth and transformational change #4: Route to the “Good Life”
This is the fourth entry in a mini-series (first “Earth was made for man;” second "Work is essential to human …
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Archetypal Myth and transformational change #3: The essence of human nature
This is the third entry in a mini series (first “Earth was made for man” and second was “Work is essential to human …
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Archetypal Myths and transformational change: Work Is Essential to Human Nature
This is the second entry in a mini series (first “Earth was made for man”). Again, I’m using myth here in the sense …
Archetypal Myths and transformational change: #1 The Earth is made for man
Been thinking about transformational change, which led me to thinking about myths. Myths is used here in the sense of …
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An Ninth Characteristic of the Future Economy: Different Skill Mixes
Since this is the last post in the series on characteristics of the emerging economy, I’ll start with links to the …
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Thinking about Wildcards
It was time for “Wildcards” this week in World Futures class. I have a bunch of thoughts jostling around in my head, and …
Storytellers, makers, and collaborators
What should your kids be when they grow up? Choose one of the above -- better yet, incorporate all three into a brand …
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We’re off to see the Makers
I am so excited about this year's APF’s Annual Gathering, which will explore how the Maker Movement, Social …
“Moments of Impact” Makes an Impact
It’s always such fun to see someone you know come out with a book that you really like! Indeed, I recently received a …
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An Eighth Characteristic of the Future Economy: New Measures of Success
I put the previous characteristic or virtualization as “near certainty” barring collapse. I’m a bit less certain on this …
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A Seventh Characteristic of the Future Economy: More Virtual
Virtualization of work and the economy is pretty much inevitable, barring a near civilizational collapse. The momentum …
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A week-long certificate course in Strategic Foresight
Peter Bishop and I are offering our 4th annual certificate course in Brussels on June 2-6 in conjunction with our …
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Revisiting “Thinking about the Future”
I'm real grateful to John Smart of FERN for helping me get Thinking about the Future into electronic format and getting …
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Values shifts, innovation, and Integral
Clients are most often curious about values shifts as they seek new understanding about their current or new customers …
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Interview with The Innovator’s Ezine
Just had a nice interview with Doug Berger of Innovate that was published in his "Innovator's Ezine." The publication's …
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Foresight Jeopardy
Learning should be fun, right? And how can one resist the "gamification" trend? Indeed, we have been incorporating more …
Some thoughts on APF as it explores its future
The APF (Assn of Professional Futurists) has been discussing its future as part of our strategic planning process. It …
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A Sixth Characteristic of the Future Economy: More Local
There are all sorts of indicators suggesting a growing preference for things local. It’s part of the long term values …
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Values Shifts and the Future of Happiness
Came across a nice post The Future of Happiness -- Up or Down? by Deepak Chopra on the Huffington Post site. He starts …
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A Fifth Characteristic of the Future Economy: Sustainability
Sustainability has been on a long journey from the fringes to the mainstream of society. The discussion has shifted from …
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Another Futurist in the Public Voice Role
Thanks to UH Strategic Foresight Certificate Alum Satyamoorthy Kabilan for starting a conversation on The Future Of …
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APF Most Significant Futures Work Nomination: Aspirational Futures
I am very pleased to have nominated “Aspirational Futures” by Clem Bezold for an APF Most Significant Futures Work …
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APF Most Significant Futures Work Nomination: Think Like a Futurist
I am very pleased to have nominated “Think Like a Futurist” by Cecily Sommers for an APF Most Significant Futures Work …
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