Quotes from book

Futurewise

“Institutional blindness is a major threat to the future of all corporations.”

“Two thirds of all those who have ever lived to sixty five are alive today and most of them are women.”

“Your company may have a reputation for brilliant leadership, outstanding innovation, clever branding and effective change management, but the business could fail if the world changes and you are unprepared.”

“The first one hundred and fifty year old human being could be alive as a baby today.”

“The key to understanding the future is one word: sustainability.”

“Take hold of your future or the future will take hold of you - be futurewise.”

“The risk of a business being hit by a low probability, high impact event is far higher than most boards realise because the number of potential wild cards is so great.”

“In banking or insurance trust is the only thing you have to sell.”

“The larger the corporation, the greater the risk that you are flying blind.”

“The future is about emotion: reactions to events are usually far more important than the events themselves.”

“Tribalism is the most powerful force in the world.”

“Listen to your customers but don't (always) believe what they say - they know even less about the future than you.”

“To every trend there is a counter-trend. There are a number of pendulums operating and each creates new business opportunities.”

“The Six Faces of the FUTURE are: Fast, Urban, Tribal, Universal, Radical and Ethical”