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PGA of America, Boston – Annual General Meeting Keynote
What do you do when you are the world's largest working sports organization - representing the hard working teaching
Consumer Electronics Association CEO Summit: Brand Innovation At the Speed of Twitter.
Jim put into perspective the impact of social networks upon branding, consumer relationships and marketing for
Consumers Electronic Association CEO Summit, Ojai, CA : Brand Innovation At the Speed of Twitter!
Life is weird when *you* are asked to keynote one of the worlds' largest technology organizations - they sponsor the
Walt Disney Corporation, Hollywood, CA – Innovation in the World of Upside Down Trends
Considered as one of the most innovative organizations in the world, Disney invited Jim to address a senior
US Air Force & Navy Child Youth Programs, Dallas: Aligning To The Future of Counselling & Recreation
Michelle Obama believed that a big challenge existed with military families, and specifically, that not enough was
World Health Care Innovation and Technology Congress, Washington, DC – The Future of Health Care
Held in Washington, DC, it’s one of the world’s most prestigious health care events. Jim spoke about the
Yum! Brands (KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut), Las Vegas, Nevada: Global Franchise Meeting
Held in Las Vegas, Jim’s keynote focused on innovation and growth strategies in a challenging global economy,
National Australia Bank, Sydney, Australia: Innovation Strategies for Financial Advisors & Financial Organizations
A keynote that looked at the key trends and opportunities in the areas of personal financial planning, investment,
Toshiba, Sydney Australia: Mobile Technology and Business Disruption
This keynote for 500+ senior executives in Sydney, Australia, looked at innovation trends in the global economy,
Fidelity Bank (Cayman): Competing in the Global Economy
Jim opened a conference of leading financial, banking and investment professionals, at an event attended by the
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): The Future of Media
The BBC had Jim in for two keynotes focused on the future of broadcasting and
Keynote – Swiss Innovation Forum, Zurich, Switzerland: Global Innovation Strategies
Jim was the closing speaker for this prestigious international event. He encouraged the audience of 600 CEO’s
The World Congress on Quality, Orlando, Florida – The Future of Risk
Jim provided an opening keynote to an audience of 3,000, opening with the observation that “the high velocity economy
Keynote: DePaul University Entrepreneur Family and Business Council, Chicago, IL – Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast: Family Enterprises in the Era of Acceleration
We live in a time of massive challenge and opportunity. Every industry is impacted by business model disruption, the
Keynote: Revionics Insight 2019, Torrey Pines, CA – Aligning to Acceleration: Innovating in Retail, the Era of Relentless Velocity
The average consumer scans some 12 feet of shelf space per second. Mobile interactions are dominating purchasing
Keynote: NSC 2019 – National Safety Council, San Diego, CA – “The Future of Safety and Risk”
This is the largest occupational health and safety conference in the world, with over 15,000 professionals in the field
Keynote: EY National Tax Conference, Montreal, Canada – The Reality of Disruptive Trends
This global professional services organization had me on stage in Montreal, Canada, at their annual client tax
Keynote: Autoglass 2019, Indianapolis, IN: The Future of Automotive and Aftermarket Repair
What do you do in the automotive repair industry if you fix cars - and people are no longer buying cars? What happens
Keynote: International Finance Corporation – A Member of the World Bank Group, Marrakesh, Morocco
Jim was the opening keynote speaker at the 2nd Global Manufacturing Conference for the International Finance
Keynote: DTN Energy, Omaha Nebraska – The Future of Transportation and Energy
The era of oil is over! Everyone from Forbes to Bloomberg is now reporting on what I observed as a trend years ago -
Keynote: Pfizer, Paris, France: The Acceleration of Healthcare
The rapid evolution of genomic science, the acceleration of gene therapy, the virtualization of healthcare with medical
Keynote: AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, Orlando, Florida – Agriculture 2025 and the Future of the World’s Oldest Profession
This organization is involved in agricultural lending in the eastern US, and this particular event brings together
Video : “10 Great Words” – Seeking Inspiration to Do the Great Things You Need to Do!
Here's a clip to get you thinking - my closing comments from my keynote for the PGA of America. In the room, I've got
Keynote: Career Education Colleges & Universites, New Orleans, LA – The Future of Education
The theme of the annual convention for this group of private colleges and univerities was “Innovation: Our History!
Keynote: Matheson Financial, Dallas, Texas – The Future of Construction in the Era of Robotics and AI
This company is involved in financing of major construction, energy and infrastructure projects, and once a year,
Keynote: Itron Leadership Meeting, San Diego, CA – The Future of Energy Utilities : Connected, Intelligent, Localized
This organization provides infrastructure and technology solutions to the energy utility sector. Once a year, they
Keynote: American Cotton Shippers Association, Laguna Beach, California – The Future of The Agricultural Supply Chain
When do you align yourself to the future? How do you determine when certain key trends which will have a profound
Keynote: National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, Phoenix : “Dare to Disrupt”
"Dare to Disrupt!" That was the theme for this healthcare and pharma focused event in Phoenix. It's an interesting
Keynote: American Association of Orthopaedic Executives, Nashville: The Acceleration of Healthcare
3D printed body parts. The acceleration of medical science and the rapid emergence of new materials. IOT connectivity
Keynote: Indiana Municipal Power Authority, French Lick, IN – The Future of Energy
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the Indiana Municipal Power Authority (IMPA) annual meeting in French
Keynote: Process Equipment Manufacturers Association, Miami : Manufacturing in the 21st Century
When manufacturing is changing fast, and you are a company that makes the machines the the manufactures use, how do you
Keynote: Kalmar Ottawa, San Diego : The Future of Autonomous Electric Vehicles
Autonomous electrification: get used to the phrase, because it's the key trend providing for massive disruption of
Keynote: Microsoft Canada, Toronto, Canada : 2019 FutureNow Conference
This is the largest event that Microsoft puts on in Canada, with over 2,000 senior executives and I.T. professionals in
Keynote: The Energy Authority, Jacksonville : When The Future Redefines the Future for Utilities!
Micro-grids, renewable energy, electric-to-vehicle grid technology, intelligent infrastructure, the Internet of Things,
Keynote: Deltec Bank, Nassau, Bahamas – Disruption and the Next Billion Dollar Markets
This is a private wealth management firm with a global group of high-end wealth management clients around the globe.
Keynote: Stellar Group, Phoenix: The Future of Food and Food Manufacturing Facilities
If you involved in building the next generation food processing plant for a large, global food company - you'd better
Keynote: Blackrock, San Francisco – The Future and the Next Economy
What industries will rule the growth market 10 years out? Which ones are in decline? How does the speed of Silicon
Keynote: Northwest Farm Credit Coop, Spokane, Washington: Agriculture 2025
A room full of farmers and agricultural producers - and a focus on the future of the industry! My opening keynote
Keynote: Microsoft Northeast, Norwich, Connecticut: Managing Disruption & Transformation
Over a 25 year career, literally dozens of hi-tech companies have had me in for customer events. They use these events
Keynote: DTN Agriculture, Chicago, IL : Agriculture 2045: Weed Zapping Robots & Intelligent Plants?
DTN provides market and science related information to farmers throughout the Us, and invited me in for a keynote on
Keynote: Baker Tilly, Chicago, IL – The Future of Manufacturing
What are if you are a fast growing public CPA accounting firm with a group focused on manufacturing, and you want to
Keynote: IRU World Congress, Muscat, Oman : The Acceleration of Trends and Transportation into 2025
What's the future of highways and infrastructure in the era of electric self-driving vehicles? It's hard not to
Keynote: IronBow Technologies, New Orleans, Louisiana : Discovering Opportunity in Disruption
IronBow is an IT solutions company, with a core focus on companies in the government sector. They were having a small
Keynote: American Residential Services, Las Vegas, NV : The Connected Home Opportunity
It's the RotoRooter folks! They had a meeting of all of their franchise contractor representatives from across the
Keynote: Tag & Label Manufacturing Association, Amelia Island, FL : Manufacturing Trends – Challenges and Opportunities
If you are an industry that makes the tags and labels used by consumer product companies, you'd better have good
Keynote: Chemours, Philadelphia, PA – The Plunkett Awards Dinner for Innovation
I love doing corporate dinner award 'shows' - I think it is a critical way of encouraging and supporting innovation -
Keynote: Bathfitter, Montreal, Quebec – The Future of Home Renovations
What a wonderful event and a unique situation. This is a franchise oriented organization focused on unique solutions
Keynote: Emergent Biosolutions, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Healthcare 2025: Opportunity in the Era of Medical Transformation
A leadership keynote focused on the technological, scientific, hyperconnected trends driving forward the world of
Keynote: Benefiq 2018, Quebec, Canada – Personalized Food & Wellness Trends
We're on the edge of the era of an absolutely massive trend that brings together multiple industries all at once:
Keynote: Canadian Finance & Leasing Association, Montreal, Canada : Leasing in the Era of Shared Mobility
Self-driving cars, blockchain, Bitcoin, the sharing economy, disruptive change in leasing business models .... if the
Keynote: Columbus McKinnon, Las Vegas, Nevada : The Impact of Blockchain and IoT in Manufacturing
What happens when products become intelligent, hyperconnected, aware, responsive and proactive? That was one of two
Keynote: Rocky Mountain Electrical League, San Antonio, Texas : The Future IS Connected Energy
What's the future of energy generation, the grid, power lines? Fast! This was their 100th annual get together - quite
Keynote: Anthem Health, Long Beach, CA – Disruption and The Future of Health and Wellness
How should a health insurer respond to the massive transformations occurring in the world of healthcare? By getting
Keynote: New York Health Plans Association, Albany, NY – The Future of Health and Wellness Benefit Plans
A room full of healthcare care insurers, looking for insight into what comes next in the healthcare sector from a
Keynote: Mississippi Economic Development Council, Biloxi, MI – Where’s the Growth? Economic Development in Our Faster Future!
Over the years, I've done a lot of talks for groups of economic developers on the overall theme, "Where's the growth?"
PPG, Pittsburgh : Aligning to the Reality of the World of Edge-Driven R&D
What's the future of research & development? That's what the global paints, coatings and materials firm PPG brought
Keynote: Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America Conference – Adapting in Today’s Fast-Paced Global Economy
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) Conference in April
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association: The Future of Recreation
Jim delivered a dinner keynote for dozens of CEOs of some of the world’s largest sporting goods companies,
Caterpillar: Moving Upscale – Partnership Strategies and Avoiding Commoditzation
Jim addressed their global dealers meeting to provide insight into the unique and innovative ways that they could
Parker Hannifin: Innovation and High Performance Sales teams
With $10 billion in sales to the industrial, aerospace and other markets, Parker Hannifin are a global leader in
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Daily Inspiration: “Uniqueness is not a quirk to apologize for, it is a weapon to sharpen!”
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The Trends Scorecard: The Final Verdict – What 20+ Years of Predictions Taught Me
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The Trends Scorecard: Golf – Grading My Predictions About the Future of the Game
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