Better and Different - convergence, divergence, ...

Better and different -- convergence and divergence
http://www.globalchange.com Divergence or convergence? Consumer focus, IT systems, software and mobile phones. Multiple devices and systems. Multiple capabilities and features. Innovation, divergence, new products and services. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon.

Bill Gates to leave Microsoft for philanthropy mission

“With Bill Gates planning to leave Microsoft management to fully dedicate himself to his $29.1 billion foundation's work, America's philanthropic movement has its latest grand champion.

Characterized by intense engagement, innovative operations and emphasis on results, the style of philanthropy that Gates embodies stems from the nation's tech boom and is most prevalent in states like California and Washington.”

It is easy to be cynical but most people I meet are deeply impressed by all that Bill and Belinda Gates have been doing.

 

Future of Retail Marketing - by Dr Patrick Dixon for Envision Denmark

Future of Retail Marketing - by Dr Patrick Dixon for Envision Denmark

I really hope you enjoy this presentation which I gave in Arrhus, with the co-founder of Pret a Manger, Sinclair Beecham. Innovation, creativity, design and good marketing will contribute to business success but the most successful organisations will go further in understanding how consumers will think and feel. Huge market opportunities - for example the growing economic power of women, and of those over the age of 60, together with 1 billion children becoming adults in emerging markets in the next 15 years