What is a futurist - by Patrick Dixon, industry trends conference keynote speaker and Futurist

http://www.globalchange.com Futurists are trends anaysts who advise corporations and industry on a wide range of future trens. All of us are genetically programmed to think about tomorrow, plan, develop strategies for survival of ourselves and our families. Futurist role to advise on corporate strategy, risk management and identifying new market opportunity. Risk of institutional blindness, need for external view on trends and future issues. Identifying trends, analyst research, scenario building, competitor analysis, listening to consumers, working with those at cutting edge of innovation. Patrick Dixon, conference keynote speaker and futurist. Futurist advisor to energy industry, oil industry, phone companies, software, IT, computer manufacturers. Trends on logistics, supply chain management, change management, leadership, retail, wholesale, construction, engineering, food and drink (beverages), banks, banking, insurance and financial services. Marketing, call-centres, advertising, real estate, transport, travel, aviation, automotive industry, rail and shipping.

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[pjvdixon]

Well lots more to help you on my main site globalchange com.

[subdrum47]

Patrick, thank you for another great video.

I just finished my university studies and I clearly see futurism/thought leadership as my career destination. Could you please send me a message if you would be willing to give me some advice on how to start from where I am?

Keep up the great job you are doing in promoting understanding. Thanks!

[FullOfFail]

I WAS 2ND OMFG IM GONNA CRY

[Nkatsikanis]

Thanks again for taking the time to explain these things about your job/lifestyle :)