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JIM’S INSIGHTS

Futurist Jim Carroll has quickly become recognized as your ‘go-to source’ for effective insight on what comes next, the strategies that you consider, and the leadership path you need to follow.

TRENDS INSIGHTS

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!

Video: The Acceleration of Skills in the Era of the Internet of Things @WorldSkills in Sao Paolo

From my keynote in Sao Paolo for the WorldSkills Global Competition …. how will the iOT impact skilled trades and other careers?

Trend: My thoughts on the future of ‘specialty foods’

I was recently interviewed by the folks at the Speciality Foods Association, for my thoughts on what is happening in their sector. How a Futurist Deciphers Trends By Brandon Fox, January 2016 Author, speaker, and consultant Jim Carroll offers global trend analysis and strategies for change to companies as varied as Johnson & Johnson, the […]

Article: “Can’t ignore the trends in agriculture”

Farm & Dairy Magazine interviewed me a few months back, and have since published an article with some of my thoughts about the future of agriculture. It’s a good read! Can’t ignore the trends in agriculture Farm & Dairy, by Susan Crowell January 2016 I must’ve read at least 10 “top trends for 2016” articles […]

Trend: The Future of Sports? All Interaction, All The Time!

Last week, I appeared in USA Today, in an article about the future of sports. They interviewed me just after my keynote on the main stage at the massive PGA Merchandise Show, and so there is an obvious slant towards golf. My quote and obserations are below. This isn’t the first time I’ve talked about […]

Article: “Jim Carroll: Power to the people means energy-sharing”

A few weeks ago I was interviewed by The Big Issue, a UK publication that is mostly sold by the homeless and long-term unemployed. As noted on their Web site, “Since The Big Issue was launched in 1991 we have helped thousands of vulnerable people take control of their lives. We currently work with around 2000 […]

Video: Why Autonomous Vehicle Technology is a Lot Like Teenage Sex!

(Yes, it’s safe for work!”) From a recent keynote for Volvo / Mack Trucks North America leadership meeting. A dinner talk, so you have to build some tremendous fun into it. I had the crowd in stitches! But the clip makes a point — autonomous technology is coming quickly, but we’ll go through the Gartner […]

Trend: Golf, Technology, and Growing the Game: My Most Recent Keynote for the PGA!

The PGA of America invited me in again to headline their main stage, to talk about how various emerging technologies will provide opportunities to grow the game. I was delighted to share the same stage as Bubba Watson, Lee Trevino and Hank Haney among others! Here’s the entire video, running about 35 minutes in length. […]

A Keynote at the PGA Merchandise Show!

The PGA of America (Professional Golfers Association) invited me back! I previously was the opening keynote speaker for the 2010 Annual General Meeting. They brought me into the massive PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando last week; I was invited to provide a keynote on the main stage on the future impact of technology on golf, […]

3 Ways Energy Innovation Will Heat Up in 2016

From an article I wrote for GE Reports, a global publication of General Electric. From advances in renewables to data-driven efficiencies and empowered consumers, 2016 offers the opportunity to shape the future of energy. In my view, 2016 will prove to be a watershed year when it comes to sustainable energy. Years from now, we’ll […]

I’m keynoting Mosaic AgCollege this January!

[ I’m honored to be one of the keynote speakers at the 2016 Mosaic AgCollege in Orlando in January. It’s an annual event held by the Mosaic Company, the world’s leading producer of concentrated phosphate and potash, nitrogen fertilizers and feed ingredients for the agriculture industry, for their key clients. My focus? The future of […]

Trend: Why Manufacturing Needs to Reinvent Itself – Fast!

I had a long conversation with a potential client in the manufacturing sector the other day; they’re looking to bring me in for a keynote in 2016. I’ve developed a reputation in the industry for some cutting edge insight into the key trends that are redefining every single aspect of the sector at an extremely […]

Accelerating the Auto Industry – and the Challenge of Change!

I’ve been doing a number of keynotes in the automotive, trucking and transportation sector. Groups such as Volvo/Mac Trucks dealer conference; the Colorado Transportation Summit, the National Association of Truck Stop Owners, Chrysler, and various motor vehicle dealer association conferences. I’ve also had some fairly widespread coverage in the media. There are a large number […]

Article: 6 Ways the Real Estate Game will be Different in 2045

I just remembered about this article; Real Estate Australia (the national association for realtors) interviewed me about future real estate trends. You can find the original article here. 6 ways the real estate game will be different in 2045 by REA , 26 JUN 2014 Close your eyes for a minute and just imagine how […]

GE Reports: "What Can The Energy Sector Learn From The MP3? Interview With Futurist Jim Carroll"

We are now in the era of `personal energy infrastructure management,’” where connected consumers are gaining increasing control over energy consumption and production, says Jim Carroll, a futurist and energy expert. Could the energy generation and distribution industry find itself in the same position as music companies did n the past — stuck defending an […]

Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast: Futurist Jim Carroll Speaks At Worldskills Leaders Forum

In August, I had the pleasure of attended the WorldSkills 2015 competition in Sao Paolo Brazil, and opening the associated leadership forum with senior executives, educators and government officials from around the world. WorldSkills? You haven’t heard of it? I came away convinced that it is one of the most important, and yet ‘under-the-radar’ global […]

The Colloborative Mind: The Acceleration of Knowledge Through Crowd-Thinking

For years, I’ve spoken throughout my client base as a keynote speaker as to how the essence of global research and development is changing. This includes keynote presentations to some of the world’s leading educational associations and corporations; industry and professional conference associations; and even two events for NASA, with a number of astronauts, astrophysicists and […]

Avoiding the BIG MISS – Will Your Company and Industry Be the Same in 10 Years?

In many of my keynotes focused on future trends and the necessity for constant, fast innovation, I often speak about the massive transformation occurring in most industries as the result of the acceleration of business models through technology. Just consider the impact of Apple Pay, which speeds up the pace of change in the credit card […]

Video: Meet Jim Carroll!

Essentially, Jim assists in organizations in dealing with the future, trends and innovation through three distinct types of events: as the opening or closing keynote speaker for the annual meetings/conferences of national or international associations keynotes or workshops for private corporate leadership events, ranging from small groups of 15 to several hundred executives, often sponsored […]

Video: The Acceleration of Science Fiction, and What It Means to You!

Here’s a video clip from my recent keynote for the Sporting & Fitness Industry Association Leadership Summit in New Orleans; it’s from my intro where I’m speaking about how predictions from the future — involving the Jetson’s and more! — are becoming real, much faster. It’s a great clip, and will challenge you to think […]

Video: World class innovators obsess over speed!

Some years back, I worked on a project for Deloitte, which resulted in the video, “What Do World Class Innovators Do That Others Don’t Do?” It’s become a very popular video, and keynote topic. Read more about the topic here. I’ve gone back and had a look at the raw footage, and there is some great […]

Keynote Update: "Hot Topics for September 2015!"

As a popular keynote speaker with a focus on future trends and innovation, I’m often called upon to deliver a talk that focuses on some very unique or current issues. This post will give you a sense of the types of events that I am being booked into today. There are several key trends that continue […]

Trend: Physician Recruitment in the Era of ‘Digital Intimacy’

My reputation as a speaker has been built on my ability to take on a very diverse range of very customized topics. So it was with my keynote this week for the 2015 PracticeMatch Recruitment Conference — an event geared towards physician recruiters for majors healthcare organization. I was asked if I could provide a […]

Article and Video: 5 Things to Know About the Connected Future

Back in May, I participated in a key customer event for GE Lighting in New York City. Here’s a quick little article summary, and video, which captured my thoughts on the future of intelligent lighting and connected infrasucture. 5 Things to Know About the Connected Future By Jim Carroll When it comes to […]

Trend: The Future of Sports & Fitness

I had the honor last week of being the opening keynote speaker for the Sporting & Fitness Industry Association Leadership Summit, held in New Orleans. In attendance were CEO’s of several major sporting/fitness companies, as well as retailers in the industry; overall, about 200 very senior level executives representing a vast cross section of a major […]