July 2009
Thank you for viewing the first edition of what will become a regular Futurist Newsletter. The news and articles featured will give you an insight into the areas of research that Futurist are involved in, which will hopefully give you some food for thought, or even practical knowledge to help you stay 'one step ahead' in your particular field! If you would like to know more, or discuss any of the issues covered, then please get in touch through the 'contact us' section.
The inaugural newsletter contains with a thought-provoking article by David McFarlane on the nature of trust within businesses, and a look at the possibilities of heads up display and integrated vision in Nick Harrison's technology section, and Futurist MD Phil Shakeshaft discusses the extent to which we can predict the future and analyses how the projection of key drivers can yield practical results.
In addition, we present an exciting opportunity for you to attend a free Futurist workshop at the Newcastle's Centre for Life on 8th September.
Futures Thinking Workshop - 8th September 2009
Futurist is holding a half day event at the Centre For Life, Newcastle, designed to help local businesses secure growth during difficult times. This will include not only an analysis of how our ‘futures thinking’ techniques can help you to navigate the recession, but also give you an insight into how your company can put itself into prime position to thrive as the economy begins to recover. Find Out More...
Nick Harrison
We have been speaking for some time about the exciting possibilities presented by Head-Up Display (HUD) technology, and a team of scientists in Germany appears determined to bring this concept even closer to a practical reality. Read Full Article...
Is It Possible To Predict The Future?
Phil Shakeshaft
Futurist MD Phil Shakeshaft analyses the words of Rudolph Diesel, and discusses the extent to which we can predict the future. He looks at how the projection of key drivers can yeild practical results Read Full Article...
This oath I make freely, and upon my honour
David McFarlane
Do you trust your immediate manager? Do you think your employees trust you to do what’s right by them? The relationship between managers and their employees plays a major part in generating and implementing company strategy, so what happens to long term company performance when this relationship breaks down? Read Full Article...