Accelerating Change Most in the developed nations now accept that the world as a community is undergoing rapid technology growth, globalization of the economy and experiencing the pervasive connectivity of the Internet. These factors are causing change to occur in our lives at an ever increasing rate. Our ability to plan and adapt to the emerging reality of accelerating change - and opportunity - is being challenged. Our success in life is ever more highly dependent upon our ability to anticipate the future and act in alignment with a vision of how we want to thrive in the coming future. Human Adaptation Limits Unfortunately, Man's innate skills and capacities have not substantially changed in thousands of years. The sages of ancient history seem just as savvy as any modern savant. This brings into question our inherent ability to learn at accelerating rates. This is the core of our dilemma in adapting and shaping our way forward. Bridging the Gap Fortunately, Man has always been a toolmaker and has leveraged these extended capabilities to overcome his biological limitations. Only through the development of new tools and insights has Man been able to keep advancing. In the business world, the insights related to ethnography, disruption, technology diffusion, innovation and business models are particularly important. Simplifying the understanding and use of these insights facilitates widespread adoption of new and improved approaches to help us adapt and remain competitive in the new rapidly changing global marketplace. Pleiades Technology Futures Pleiades Technology Futures is a consultancy focused on helping our clients bridge the gap. We help clients anticipate the future and take leadership in their marketplace by: 1) defining the context of the future, 2) explaining the current theories about dealing with the challenges, 3) identifying relevant role models who exemplify best practices leading to success, 4) selecting which opportunities to develop and serve their customers, and 5) creating an effective execution plan for achieving their goals. |