Saturday, April 19, 2008

US Immigration and War Against Terror - border security ...

US immigration challenges for travellers and US home security teams. Identity confusion, identity theft, database inaccuracies, terrorist information system complexities, biometrics, passports, visas and other issues. Travel documents can be forged or stolen. Challenges for national security. Cost of border control. New technology for managing "aliens" or foreign citizens. American isolationism and risks of alienation of business travellers. Visa requirements. Advice for travellers and national government. Recent travel experience on entering US. Video by keynote conference speaker Dr Patrick Dixon, Futurist and author of 12 books on global trends including Futurewise and Building a Better Business.
Immigration, passport control, border control, homeland security, US borders, travellers, business, leisure, tourism industry, biometrics, national security, prevention terrorism

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Saturday, March 29, 2008

Social and demographic / lifestyle trends -- impact on ...

Need for students to understand demographic challenges, global challenges. Issues of injustice (perceived) and potential for future conflicts. Example of oil industry in Nigeria. Militant activists, moral passion, attacks, sabotage, kidnapping, security issues. Small numbers of activists will have huge power in tomorrow's world. Video on future of education, high schools, colleges, universities, curriculum, trends, syllabus, exams, assessments, business schools, MBAs, degree courses - by Dr Patrick Dixon, Futurist conference keynote speaker for NAIS.

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Friday, March 21, 2008

Power of Tribes - Clash of Cultures - Consumer Groups

Clash of cultures, religious tribes, brands create tribes, every corporation is many tribes. Tribal inequality of wealth risks global instability, protest movements and new terrorist groups. Tribes give music, language, poetry, literature, teams, friends, neighbourhood, family, teams, communities and nations. Most businesses are tribes of tribes. Niche markets and tribalism. Tribal leadership -- leading thousands of people, motivation, inspired workers, higher productivity, people movements. Clients and customer segmentation. Political tribes, campaigns and protest groups, activists. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon

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Sunday, May 27, 2007

Tribalism - greatest force in world today

Video of presentation in 2007 on global trends - on impact of tribalism on management, marketing and motivation.

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