C-6 Succeeding in a New Normal World

After a serious recession in the United States, a crisis in the euro zone, a series of climate disasters, and two costly wars with uncertain results, many of us are wondering when the world will get back to normal. Indeed, the world will eventually get back to normal—but it will not be the normal we remember. It will be a “New Normal.” This program will describe our new normal and the forces driving it.

As this new world unfolds, many related, smaller trends—i.e., “MiniTrends”—will emerge. To succeed in the new normal, individuals and organizations must be able to recognize, evaluate, and take advantage of these MiniTrends. This class will also demonstrate how a “MiniTrends Mind-set” can be established to exploit our very changed—and continually changing—world.

The class will stress audience involvement through open discussions and two practical application sessions. This interaction will not only increase understanding of the principles and practices covered by the class, but also allow participants to take advantage of the experiences and insights of the group.

Highlights: Participants will leave this course with an understanding of:

• How understanding these forces can assist participants in identifying and taking advantage of emerging trends and attractive business opportunities.
• How understanding these forces can assist participants in identifying and taking advantage of emerging trends and attractive business opportunities.
• How participants can apply the information, ideas, and insights presented in the class as guidance for business, personal career, and investment decisions.

  David Pearce Snyder is a consulting futurist, The Snyder Family Enterprise, and contributing editor, The Futurist. He has been a professional forecaster for more than 40 years, Bethesda, Maryland, USA

  John Vanston is chairman, Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI), an Austin, Texas–based company that is a leading authority in custom research and technology forecasting. His MiniTrends concept, designed to increase creativity, innovation, and success, is summarized in his award-winning book, MINITRENDS: How Innovators & Entrepreneurs Discover & Profit From Business & Technology Trends, Austin, Texas, USA

  Carrie Vanston is media and marketing director, Technology Futures, Inc., and co-author of MINITRENDS: How Entrepreneurs & Innovators Discover & Profit From Business & Technology Trends, Austin, Texas, USA

  Friday, July 19, 2013
  9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Member $249.00

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