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Keynote feedback: “…we loved him!”

It's always a thrill when you come away from a keynote with fabulous feedback. So it was with...

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Highly interactive, highly insightful – a private strategy meeting for 50!

Last week, I had a fascinating session with a leading financial services firm. The client...

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Rethinking Innovation: A Report on my keynote for IEUC 2012

Back in April, I was the opening keynote speaker for the 2012 Accenture Global...

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Avaya

For their Evolutions customer event, they wanted someone to put into perspective why a smart,...

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Trend Report: The Future of Retail – Logistics, E-commerce and Attention Spans!

I've just had an article published in STOrai Magazine. This is the monthly magazine for the...

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Gracious, kind, and just plain happy!

I had the opportunity to meet, and briefly chat with Steve Wozniak yesterday. You might...

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Moving beyond the Meltdown! How to refocus 2,200 mayors and advisors in Texas!

Last week I was honoured to be the opening keynote speaker for over 2,200 mayors and elected...

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A “blast from the past from 2009 – “Canada announces end of economic relationship with US, & a bold new strategy to 2020”

So I was on the phone today with the CEO of a major global organization headquartered in...

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Keynote: Aligning Acceleration and Agility: The Business Case for Fast!

So I've been running around for years, preaching my mantra to many global organizations that a...

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What do innovative companies do, and do extremely well?

Ok, observations from another senior leadership meeting for a global powerhouse .... in this...

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Keynote : The Future of Recreation, KOA (Kampgrounds of America) Franchise Conference – Orlando, FL

There's a lot of change in the world of camping, and KOA was in the midst of a re-branding...

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Trend Report: The Future of Investing & Advisory Services

I spend a lot of time speaking to global financial organizations —some of the world’s...

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Texas Municipal League, Dallas – 100th Annual Meeting : The Future of Cities and Towns

For their 100th annual meeting, this organization that represents elected and non-elected officials...

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Trend: The Future Challenges With Water

Jim's on stage in New Orleans for WEFTec 2012, the world's largest water conference - with a...

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Institute for Credentialing Excellence

Jim Carroll delivered the Opening Plenary Session at the ICE 2012 Annual Educational Conference,...

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Keynote Case Study: 14th Annual KIRA Awards — The Need For Speed Is The Need To Innovate

At New Brunswick's 2012 Knowledge Industry Recognition Awards, futurist Jim Carroll challenged more...

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Health Care 2020: Moore’s Law, Genetics and Transformation

I'm on stage in Dallas, as the opening keynote speaker for the Chronic Disease Foundation annual...

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The next generation, new business models, and the future of manufacturing!

In May, I was the opening keynote speaker for Manufacturing Innovation 2012, held in Orlando,...

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10 Realities About Business Models

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The Revolution That is Mobile Health & Fitness

Every industry in the world today finds itself in the midst of dramatic change, as mobile...

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Keynote: First Bankcard – The Future of Payments: Innovation in Consumer Banking

Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for First Bankcard in October 2012. As mobile wallets and...

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Keynote Case Study: NFPA: Fire Risk Was Changing Faster Than The Codes.

For the National Fire Protection Association’s annual conference in Las Vegas, I delivered a...

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Keynote: The Future of Tourism!

I'm honoured to be the opening keynote speaker  for the 2012 Ontario Tourism Summit, the most...

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Investing In The Future: What the Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors are Asking Me

Recently, I've had two absolutely fascinating session, each about 2-3 hours in length. In one...

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Conversations with a CEO: What BIG Issues They REALLY Think About!

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Keynote Case Study: WEFTEC / Water Environment Federation — Water Infrastructure Was Entering an Era of Innovation

WEFTEC is one of the world's largest gatherings focused on water quality and wastewater...

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Keynote: HR Southwest Conference, Dallas – The Future of Human Resources and the Workforce

Jim Carroll opened the HR Southwest Conference in Dallas, Texas in October 2012, delivering the...

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A Keynote for the Texas Municipal League, a Century in the Making

I'm honoured that next month, I'll be the opening keynote speaking for the 100th Annual...

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What’s hot? Search phrases from the week of October 8, 2012

I haven't done of these posts in a while -- it's a semi-regular summary of 10 of the most...

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Keynote Case Study: HR Southwest — The Future of HR Is A Skills Velocity Problem

The HR Southwest Conference in Dallas brought futurist Jim Carroll to the main stage to challenge...

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Interview: Success Comes to Those Who Evolve

A great little interview featured in Credit Suisse's global publication, Bulletin, in which I...

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Innovators aren’t afraid to ask tough question…

In fact, the realities are that not only are innovative people unafraid to ask questions, they...

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Keynote: Wrigley – The Future of Consumer Brands: Innovation on the Shelf and Beyond

Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Wrigley in October 2012. As digital marketing and changing...

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WEF

Jim Carroll was the featured keynote speaker for the Opening General Session at WEFTEC 2012, held...

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The tragedy that is Alzheimer’s…..

I lost a dear friend and family member yesterday. Kurt Steube -- my father-in-law...

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Keynote: Chronic Disease Fund 5th Annual Partnership Summit, Dallas – Healthcare 2020

Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the Chronic Disease Fund’s 5th Annual...

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A Keynote for the Chronic Disease Fund : People Who Make a Difference!

I'm off to Dallas this morning. I'm honoured to be the opening keynote speaker for the 5th...

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Keynote Case Study: DuPont — Science-Based Industry Had to Move at Startup Speed

DuPont had nearly 210 years of history behind it. That was precisely why the future mattered so...

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Water’s Worth It – and So Is Initiative!

Next Monday morning, I'll deliver the opening address for WEFTEC 2012  New Orleans, LA; it...

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Keynote: Pennsylvania Hospital Association Annual Meeting, Austin – Moving Beyond the Meltdown: Aligning Yourself for Growth Through Innovation

Jim Carroll opened the Pennsylvania Hospital Association’s (PHA) 2012 Annual Meeting with a...

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