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I've been online since 1982, which is a relatively long period of time. (27 years!) I signed up for a Twitter account in 2008, but never bothered using it. I've finally…
About Jim Carroll
Thinking big - the transformative ideas that will shape our future
In the interview just posted on my site ("What is a futurist"), I commented that "we live in transformative times -- we'll look back at 2009-2010 as the period of time…
Energy & Utilities · Healthcare & Pharma
What does it mean to innovate at high velocity?
I was the opening keynote speaker for a major credit union conference. In the room were the CEO's and Board members for several hundred small to medium sized CU's. This…
Financial Services & Banking · Innovation
"What is a futurist?"
Apparently, I'm a member of "one of the world's oldest professions." Hmmm... That's from the opening from this 10 minute clip from the CBC in which I'm one of four…
Future Trends (Videos) · Videos
Innovators Get Out in Front
On stage in Las Vegas, Jim challenges his audience to think about the importance of innovating in order to stay out in front of the recession.
Growth Strategy · Leadership in Crisis
Hunting innovation : I'm keynoting Burger King's global leadership conference
There are two types of organizations in the world today: those that have retrenched, shut down their idea machines, and are trying to coast through the recession. Then…
Consumer & Food · Keynotes & Events
Are you paying attention to your economic brand?
I had a long conversation with a Dubai-based journalist yesterday; he was seeking my insight for an upcoming article on what a nation, city or economic region should be…
Growth Strategy
Article - "Are you ready for financial mashup widgets?"
My latest CAMagazine article is out. In January, I was invited to address a group of CIO's and CFO's from some of the world's largest insurance companies -- a pretty…
Financial Services & Banking · Media & Press
Keynote: National Dairy Convention – Greener Dairies: Breaking the Carbon Habit Without Breaking the Bank
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the National Dairy Convention in 2009, delivering a session titled ‘Greener Dairies: Breaking the Carbon Habit Without Breaking…
Agriculture & Food · Event Highlights