10 Unique Characteristics of 21st Century Skills

There's been a lot of talk about the skills crisis lately. Most of it is focused on the wrong thing -- people seem most worried by the fact that a lot of baby boomers…

Human Capital · Innovation

Why innovation thrives in sandcastle building

We're in big time summer slowdown here now for quite a few weeks ..... yet you can never stop thinking about how to ensure that creativity and innovation can continue to…

Innovation

10 major health care / pharmaceutical trends

I'm off to do a half day session with a major player in the pharmaceutical industry; I've compiled a list of the 10 key pharmaceutical / health care trends that they…

Healthcare & Pharma · Keynotes & Events

The Google Car and massive market disruption

There are a few news stories today about Tesla Motors, which includes numerous hi-tech executives, involved in an effort to build a new electric car. Let's just call it…

Automotive & Transportation · Autonomous Vehicles

It's summertime!

I'm working doing some research, out in the yard, next to this little fellow --now known as One of my sons just painted him up. It's a great time to be creative, and…

From the Archives

It's summer -- and it's in to be out!

Forgive me if you've seen me recycle this post, but it's a good trend overview. It's summertime, I'm writing a book, and I'm preparing for an upcoming keynote for the…

Media & Press · Megatrends

The future of snowboarding and skiing

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Innovation · Megatrends