November-December 2011,
Global Trends

Speculation is dealing with the uncertain conditions of the unknown future. Every human action is a speculation in that it is embedded in the flux of time
  Ludwig von Mises
(1881-1973, Austrian-American economist and philosopher)
 
Dear,
The actions and reactions of organizations are in many ways dependent on the global trends that are impacting their fields. In this issue of Inspiring Ideas we hear from economists, futurists, entrepreneurs and technologists on the current trends that will or will not continue to shape the world of business.

Felice Physioc - Marketing & Content HSM Global

Progress and Population Growth: Five Scenarios of the Near Future
The New Generation of Entrepreneurs
Futurism's Place in Business
Robert Rubin on China's Future Trends
Nouriel Roubini on the Future of the Global Economy

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Putting Strategy into Practice: 7 Tips from Lawrence Hrebiniak
Why is it so difficult for companies to align objectives with actions? Lawrence Hrebiniak, consultant to large companies such as Johnson & Johnson, AT&T, and GE, discusses how organizations can focus strategy and execution to reflect the desired results of an organization. [read+]


A Strategy for the Unknown: Nissan Plans for the Future
By harnessing a strategy that not only plans for the future but also incorporates the changes coming innovations will bring, Nissan rolls out a plan that hopes to revolutionize the auto industry. By Felice Physioc. [read+]


From Paper to Reality
An interview with Chris Trimble by Viviana Alonso, contributor for ©Gestión.
One of the keys to a successful new product is resolving conflict between those in charge of day-to-day operations and those responsible to innovate. In this interview with Chris Trimble, Professor of the Tuck School of Business (Dartmouth), he explains how to successfully execute innovation. [read+]



Crisis Economics: A Crash Course in the Future of Finance
By Nouriel Roubini and Stephen Mihm


"A succinct, lucid and compelling account . . . Essential reading."
- Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times

Robert Rubin on China's Future Trends
China: the country that seems to be on everyone's mind. Hear what former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin's thoughts about the state of the growing super power, and international implications. [Watch video]
Nouriel Roubini on the Future of the Global Economy
Nouriel Roubini, the economist credited with predicting the current global economic crisis, discusses the positive and negative outlooks of the global economy. [Watch video]
World Innovation Forum 2012

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