INVENTING THE FUTURE: A Futurist's Guide to Anticipating & Leading Change
08:01
Cecily Sommers
7/30/2010
In this provocative and illuminating presentation, Cecily demonstrates the models and processes by which you can become your very own futurist, including how
• Change shapes markets and society
• To manage long-term thinking and innovation in an environment that demands delivery today.
• The brain, business, and government are wired for the "Permanent Present" and resist change.
• The Four Forces of Change that are constant and predictable
• Three dramatic disruptions on the horizon that should be a part of every strategic conversation.
I Want the Grandparents!
1:03
Gary Loveman
4/4/2008
Why grandparents are so vital Gary's company and how he lets them know that.
How Teachers Can Spark Student Interest
3:44
Dan Heath
2/15/2007
How can you generate curiosity among your students? This podcast discusses a simple technique that makes use of George Loewenstein's "gap theory" of curiosity. Heath discusses the "gap theory" -- and explains how you can use it to ignite interest in your ideas.
Distinctive Value
2:13
Gary Loveman
4/4/2008
In this video podcast, Gary discusses how price no longer drives competition but giving a targeted group of customers specific value, custom tailoring your brand to them is what inspires loyalty to your organization.
