“Want to predict the future? Imagine the impossible!” – Futurist Jim Carroll
Archives for August 2017
Two of the Most Innovative Industries Today? Not Quite the Ones You Would Think!
Last spring, I was the closing keynote speaker for a meeting at Genentech — they’re one of the world’s leading genomic based pharmaceutical organizations.
I just found this gem in the video — when I was asked a question, and turned it around to my thoughts on two of the most innovative industries in existence today. Give it a watch!
Daily Inspiration: “Don’t let the speed of change leave you dazed and confused – it’s better to make sure you have a great stairway to innovation!”
“Don’t let the speed of change leave you dazed and confused – it’s better to make sure you have a great stairway to innovation!” – Futurist Jim Carroll
‘’I was the high-school DJ, running a radio station that blasted music out to folks from 1973 to 1976. Fun times! It was the era of disco, but I insisted on some Zeppelin.
Today, I’ve actually got a blog post I wrote a few years ago: “Led Zeppelin Leadership: How Do You Innovate When You are Dazed and Confused?”
There’s a lesson in everything!’’
Daily Inspiration: “Approach every day like it’s a tee shot: the next one can always be better!”
“Approach every day like it’s a tee shot: the next one can always be better!” – Futurist Jim Carroll
‘’ I had a round yesterday with a fellow who was struggling with his game. I’ve focused on developing relentlessly optimism while out for a round, and it has helped me greatly, both with my scores and with my life. This quote came to my mind as we played, and I told him at the end of the day that the idea would become the focus of my morning motivational picture! So here it is!
This photo is from my keynote for the 2016 PGA Merchandise Show, the second time the PGA of America has had me come in for a major event to speak about future trends and innovation.!’’
Daily Inspiration: “Start your day today by looking at the world from an entirely different direction!”
“Start your day today by looking at the world from an entirely different direction!”- Futurist Jim Carroll
Video: Disruption, complexity and a keynote on change!
Beneath the surface of normalcy lies a hidden layer of complexity. No where is that more true than what is happening within the world of golf.
Next month, I’ll be the opening keynote speaker for the Quintiq World Tour in Philadelphia — they’re an organization that specializes in software to help to manage complexity! I promised them I would do a little video teaser for the conference. I was a bit busy at the time — it’s summertime! — but I got it done! #golfiswork
Here’s my keynote description:
Accelerating the Business in an Era of Fast Change
Industries are being transformed by a world of constant, relentless change, and the future belongs to those who are fast. Understanding, preparing for, and managing the growing complexity in your supply chain and operations will increasingly become the challenge of our time. Whether it’s fast business model disruption, the impact of hyper-connectivity through the Internet of Things, or faster transformation of entire industries through advancements such as 3D printing and self-driving vehicles — wherever you look, there are undeniable, transformative forces at work.
Join us as futurist Jim Carroll takes us on a voyage of the transformative trends of our time, and the strategies that organizations are pursuing to master fast change. Jim speaks to organizations worldwide on issues of future trends, disruption, and innovation. His clients include NASA, Disney, the Swiss Innovation Forum, the National Australia Bank and Nikon.
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