Overview of the current economic environment, and the key forces of change that will shape the next decade.

Technology

• From biomedical advances to space tourism, technology will continue to dominate our lives. But our organizations will be impacted at every level especially by the deluge of data we’re facing and a new generation of digital native employees who are very comfortable in a technology dominated new world of work. We look at why this happening, and what we should be doing to respond.

Institutional Change

• There is a “new normal” emerging as the rules for success in almost every industry are changing. We'll consider both external factors, such as changing legislation and regulations, as well as focus attention on internal factors including the orthodoxies and unwritten rules that govern our industries, companies and functions.

Demographics

• Aging populations, plummeting fertility, global migration and the “next 2 billion consumers” are just a few of the demographic shifts that are fundamentally changing the world, our employees and our customers.

Environment

• Sustainability is now, more than ever, a business imperative, and should be developed as a business critical strategy. We’ll also look at some game changing environmental issues, such as fracking,

Societal values

• There is some surprising science behind these monumental shifts in societal values, and some significant implications for companies developing their strategies and competitive positioning.

Applications

• Using well researched insights into the near future and case studies from industries similar to yours, packaged together with key trends, relevant and interesting facts and multi-media clips, this session will help you to apply the future trends to your world.

Thinking strategically

• Tracking future trends and thinking strategically is a vital skill for every person at every level of your organization. We will end the day by providing a simple, but effective, framework for taking this back to your office. You’ll be equipped to track trends, empower your team to face the future, and be confident in your ability to think and act strategically.