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10 Things That Are True About the Future (It's fast, it's everywhere, and you are likely already out of date!)
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| Type | article |
| Author | Jim Carroll |
| Publisher | JimCarroll.com |
| Date | 2022-01-05 |
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IdeasThe Future Is Incredibly FastProduct lifecycles, science, knowledge and business models are accelerating, compressing the time available to respond.IdeasThe Future Has an Adaptability GapDifferent generations and organizations adapt to change at different speeds; the gap itself becomes a strategic issue.IdeasThe Future Has Huge InstantaneityIdeas, news, expectations and market reactions move with little delay, creating a rapid idea-cycle.IdeasThe Future Hits When You Do Not Expect ItVolatility, uncertainty, ambiguity and complexity make surprise a permanent operating condition.IdeasThe Future Is Defined by RenegadesIndustry outsiders and internal rebels often create the disruptions established players were unwilling to pursue.IdeasThe Future Involves PartnershipIncreasing complexity pushes organizations toward ecosystems, alliances and shared capability rather than isolated execution.IdeasThe Future Is Bigger Than You ThinkUnexpected competitors and cross-industry convergence make the eventual impact of trends larger than first assumed.IdeasThe Future Involves IntensityFast markets require fast operational capability, closer to video-game intensity than traditional planning cycles.IdeasThe Future Requires Innovation IntensityInnovation cannot be delegated to one department; more people must participate in continuous improvement and reinvention.IdeasThe Future Comes from Experiential CapitalLearning by trying, experimenting and accumulating experience becomes a key strategic asset in a fast future.