| What is a Futurist?
Futurists track relevant
trends, analyze and think creatively about them. They do not
predict the future; they project the future. The probability
of a given projection occuring ranges from high for demographic
patterns in the next half century, to medium for new technologies
in the next quarter century, to low for disease patterns and social
conditions a century from now.
What is our expertise?
As business futurists,
we concentrate on global trends, such as emerging technologies and
population dynamics, that have a direct bearing on business and
the future of the workplace.
We give new perspectives,
early warnings, and strategic alternatives to corporate leaders
who are responsible for their company's future and who have the
ability to effect change.
Interview:
In preparation for the
April 9th, 2005, Super Keynote Extravaganza, NSA/New
England published Terry's interview "What Is a Futurist, Exactly?"
in their newsletter, which expands on the description above.
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Dr. Terry van der Werff, CMC
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