Megatrends and the organization of the future enhesa. The unprecedented scale and pace of change in the economy and world of work presents an urgent and critical need to ensure the ways we work, our workforce and workplace cultures are fit for today and drive performance and growth for the future. In sitras megatrends 2020 update, we highlight five trends and the links and tensions between them. I started out in my career in the late 70searly 80s as an illustrator and editor, first for the frankfurter sponti magazine pflasterstrand. The book captures the thinking of many dedicated scientists and researchers who have devoted their. Such networks enable complex flows of materials and ideas across the globe, producing uncertain feedbacks and knockon effects over time. American futurologists john naisbitt and patricia aburdene first came in 1982 with the book megatrends and. Assessment of global megatrends an update europe is bound to the rest of the world through an enormous number of systems environmental, economic, social, political and others.
I was however curious in my digging around in what i believe to be the most talked about megatrend today. As far as i remember the story was about a princess in. The only manner in which companies can prepare themselves adequately for the future is by observing and analyzing megatrends and considering the manner in which they will determine the sustainability and competitiveness of the company. John naisbitt born january 15, 1929 in salt lake city, utah is an american author and public speaker in the area of futures studies. Already as a young technophile in the 60s, he was interested in the mysteries of the future. Megatrends economics, investment strategies, valuation.
The true future only emerges in the synthesis of trend and countertrend leading to higher complexity and integration. This publication is one of the 11 updates being published separately. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Ten new directions transforming our lives naisbitt, john, linda bartlett, jakob weder, gene light on. The book captures the thinking of many dedicated scientists and researchers who have devoted their careers to exploring and understanding change. Today the institute has 40 employees, and its core competence is the development of visions for companies, the analysis of megatrends and the creation of early warning systems. The identification of megatrends as they are evolving is valuable in terms of. Mar 21, 2014 in 2010, the eea produced its first assessment of global megatrends as part of its fiveyearly assessment of the european environments state, trend and prospects soer 2010. The objective of this seminar paper is to provide an overall overview about the topic global megatrends. Naisbitt believes that the future can best be predicted from a careful analysis and understanding of present grass roots trends. Megatrend downaging 10 megatrends is a concept that characterizes the key trends of modern society.
The last branch of futurism is based on the logic of marketing. Big data, what the commonly understood definitions of mega and metatrends would be. Megatrends result from the confluence of underlying trends. A megatrend is a long term change term change that will permanently and significantly alter society of the economy. Mtic is an exclusive distributor of diverse principal suppliersfrom different countries like south korea, malaysia, italy and greece for chemicals, construction materials and industrial machineries. Megatrends the future of international education our latest forecasting study, the future of the worlds mobile students to 2024, predicts that in ten years time, four countries will be home to over 50% of the global 18 22 year old population. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a book sized computer this is used solely as a reading device such as nuvomedias rocket ebook. Sitras megatrends 2020 list provides an overview of the issues we should focus on in the coming years.
At age seven i wrote and illustrated my first book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is therefore necessary to define the term megatrend. How we will live, a synthesis of life in the future. His vision was to create a think tank to further develop prognostic. This bestselling and widely influential book presents ten. Big data, megatrends and meta trends we use the word megatrend so often today. If you want to download or read this book, copy link or url below in the. It is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or an offer or solicitation in respect of any products or services to any persons who are prohibited from receiving such information under the laws applicable to their place of citizenship. Knowledge for tomorrows business the zukunftsinstitut was founded in 1998 by journalist and publicist matthias horx. In preparation for soer 2015, the eea updated each of the megatrends, providing a more detailed analysis based on the latest data. He has published some 20 books, many of which have become bestsellers. Organizational strategy organizations often develop tactical and operational business strategies according to known and predictable factors in their internal and external environments.
He is looking for authentic products and services, content, substance and value provided through honest. German futurist matthias horx defines a megatrend as follows. They can be anything from small microtrends or very large megatrends to. Look at a film, a book, or a discussion about the future. Thirty years on, its time to rethink the concept of megatrends. In global megatrends author stefan hajkowicz identifies these seven patterns of global change and tells a story about how the world will change over the next 20 years. Oct 30, 2008 ebook is an electronic version of a traditional print book this can be read by using a personal computer or by using an ebook reader. Faith popcorn founded the school of socialemotionalwording, which directly influences and feeds the huge demand for trendstreaming of products and services. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Ten new directions transforming our lives 6 by john naisbitt isbn.
The zukunftsinstitut is developing into a forecasting and consulting company with headquarters in frankfurt and vienna. Matthias horx, born in 1955, is considered the most influential futurist in the germanspeaking world. An investment megatrend differs from cyclical changes in that it is not expected to reverse as a matter of course. Paraphrasing hiroshi tasaka2, even if predicting the future is nearly impossible today due to increasing nonlinearity i. His latest book how we will live is published by campus. It is a type of secular trend but to be regarded as a megatrend a trend must involve some kind of fundamental change. Ten new directions transforming our lives was published in 1982.
It is either about the unavoidable end of mankind, or the glorious. He is the founder and owner of zukunftsinstitut gmbh, a trend analysis and futurology institute near frankfurt am main. Jul 12, 20 we use the word megatrend so often today. See the wonderful book factfulness by hans rosling who passed away in. All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of capital. Books how we will live, a synthesis of life in the future this tells the story of two children born in the year 2000 on two different continents and in two different realities. Are the megatrends the were defined in the 1980s by nasibitt still true today or have powerful counterforces already gained the upper hand. Ten new directions transforming our lives reissue by john naisbitt isbn. Are the megatrends the were defined in the 1980s by nasibitt still true today or have powerful counterforces already gained the. After matthias horx the consumer of the future to 80% a nosumers have to say he is the elaborate campaigns of the advertising world with skepticism and aggression against and not consumed. Classic megatrends are globalisation, individualisation, urbanisation, digitalisation, global ageing and connectivity. Matthias horx keynote speaker global speakers bureau. Deonie botha, talks about global megatrends and the manner in which these will impact the health, safety and environmental hse industry. At this, as well as at the remaining part of the paper both the authors john naisbitt and matthias horx are of superior importance.
A megatrend typically traverses, transcends and transforms the industries it washes over while catalyzing the formation of new industries. Tomorrow mutated into a kind of wasteland, with catastrophes and decline. Matthias horx lives in vienna and is probably the best known trend analyst and futurist in germanspeaking regions. Megatrends are longterm patterns or processes of transformation that are currently taking place. Dieses buch fasst seine darauf basierenden wichtigsten, praxisrelevanten erkenntnisse in 15 konkreten regeln zusammen. The fifties are the new target demographic for travel brands. Nov 12, 20 the objective of this seminar paper is to provide an overall overview about the topic global megatrends. The cipd is committed to championing better work and working lives, for the benefit of individuals, businesses, economies and society. After a career as a journalist and publicist, he became the most influential futurist in the germanspeaking world. Megatrends evident today include a growing interest in health, leisure, lifestyle and environmental issues. Abenteuer in technokazien and science fiction author see books. All you need to know about the technology trends creating a prosperous and efficient future.
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