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.
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There’s a lot of hype about the “Internet of Things.” What does it really mean? Here’s a video clip that puts it in perspective in terms of the future of golf! The big issue with the iOT is that it shifts the speed of innovation in every single industry to the velocity of Silicon Valley. This […]
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A report on my keynote for the 2016 Benefits Pro conference in Fort Lauderdale earlier this week. Health care: The Future is Now BenefitsPro, April 2016 BY SHAWN MOYNIHAN When listening to futurist Jim Carroll speak, one thing becomes apparent quickly: The future belongs to those who are fast. Onstage Monday delivering the keynote at […]
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So I golf with this guy at our Club. He’s a grade 5 teacher, and this has led to some fascinating discussions about the next generation. At one point, he asked me to come in and speak to his class. I initially demurred; while I spend a great deal of time speaking at massive association […]
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I was recently interviewed by IN Magazine, the global publication of Dow’s Packaging Division, for why thoughts on trends that will impact the packaging industry, and hence, throughout the consumer and packaged goods sector. —— Four trends driving change towards 2025 are……. Impact of technology, especially digital The next workforce generation has a fundamentally different outlook […]
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Back in 2003, or maybe it was 2005 …. I was invited by DaimlerChrysler — then the merged entity of Chrysler and Mercedes Benz, a merger which would eventually fail — to participate in a strategic planning session that would look at the future of the auto industry. And so I travelled to Mercedes HQ […]
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The National Watermelon Association recently ran a blog post, with some succinct coverage of my thoughts on the future of agriculture, and the opportunities that come from innovation. It seemed like a good read, so I’ll repost it here! I know that I’m ‘singing to the choir’ when I write that the real innovators of […]
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Another one of my articles for GE Reports has been published. In this era of hyperconnectivity, transformation is happening faster and impacting every industry. To thrive in this environment, you need to understand these five things. Someday, we will look back and realize that we live in one of the most fascinating periods in history, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Here’s a video clip from a few years back — in which I outline “10 Things That are True About the Future.” A useful reminder on how to conduct your own type of trend thinking.
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Video from my keynote for APICS 2015 in Las Vegas. Simply stated.
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Ask yourself this question: do you work in an organization that just simply doesn’t get it? Who is oblivious, blind, completely unaware of just how much business model change is occurring out there? Here’s the thing — there are three types of people in the world: those who make things happen those who watch things […]
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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 […]
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At the end of last year, I wrote a little document, 25 Trends for 2025. It’s a good read — and might provide you some insight into some of the unique trends that might provide opportunity and challenge going forward. The 24th trend I wrote said this, predicting that by 2025: Apple is Delisted Once […]
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At the 2010 PGA Annual meeting, I suggested that one day, we should have automatic webcams that would film your hole in one for social sharing later! One day it will be here!
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The International Manufacturing Technology Show is one of the largest manufacturing conferences in the world. I was invited to lead a panel discussion focused on how the industry has reinvented itself through innovation. It’s a quick, short clip that puts into perspective why manufacturing is leading the way in innovation.
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Here’s a quick little article in which I’m asked a variety of questions around innovation. Get the PDF. A few key observations that I make: “I think people shouldn’t make the word [innovation] mysterious. They need to understand that it’s not just about the invention of new products or new services. It goes back to that fundamental […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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