Futuristic Thinking

Definition: Imagining, envisioning, projecting and/or predicting what has not been realized.

Futuristic thinkers have the ability to look past the events of today and into the possibilities of tomorrow. They can visualize compulsory new ideas about customers, products, services, strategies and business models. Tomorrow’s leaders will need to think further into the future, and implement ideas in a timely manner, to remain competitive in a world that will change faster than we can understand. In this section, you will learn skills needed to sharpen your ability to predict changes long before your competition.

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New Normal, New Me, New Us: Four Fundamental Questions

By Hasan Tahsin Güngör • 4 min read

When we talk about developing something in the world of business, we usually mean making a person, a product, a team or an institution better—more “preferab

Befriending Measurements

By Jalene Case • 4 min read

I recently had a meeting with a colleague during which I was vigorously sharing my detailed analysis of 2019 and a clear plan for 2020.

Finding Opportunity in Times of Worry

By Dr. Evans Baiya • 4 min read

We can all agree that we are facing challenging times. COVID-19 and public precautions to slow the spread of it have left businesses in a space full of unknowns

It's Time To Innovate

It's a new year, which often signals it's time for a new start - time to put into play some of those ides percolation around your brain.

What do you REALLY want?

By Patrick Ensign • 3 min read

What do you want most for your business, your family...and you? How do all of these wants align with the actual work you do and the decisions you are making for

Mentoring for the Future

"Wax on, wax off," instructs Mr. Miyagi as he instills the fundamental basics to Daniel, who would grow to be The Karate Kid.

How to Harness Originality and Great Ideas in the Workplace

By Dave Clark • 5 min read

Have you ever had a great idea, but were afraid to express it for fear of being thought of as being “out there?"

Does Your Culture Need Help?

By Dr. Lisa Aldisert • 4 min read

Culture is a common buzzword these days. Many articles tout the importance of a good culture.

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Why Changing the Culture Helps Businesses Innovate

By David Quinlan • 4 min read

If there is one takeaway from my journey into the world of innovation, it’s that truly successful innovation requires courage and the willingness to let go of

Men Needed!

By Stacy Ennis

It was 7:45 a.m. on a Tuesday. My team and I were waiting on participants for a breakfast meetup we had organized at a global conference. The topic was Women in

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Creating a Culture of Innovation

By David Quinlan • 6 min read

A personal journey into the world of innovation and what it might mean for your business. Few things can be scarier than challenging ourselves and our preconcei

5 Tips for Onboarding New Employees

By Dave Clark • 4 min read

We all know that it’s an employee’s market and candidates are becoming much more picky on where they decide to work. They know what they want and today, the