Home » Speaker by Name » Last Name: T - V    DAVID THORNBURG Click here to play video... AUTHOR OF: • Campfires in Cyberspace • Brainstorms and Lightning Bolts: Thinking Skills for the 21st Century In his fast-paced and entertaining presentations, Dr. David Thornburg explores the trends that are taking businesses beyond the information age where it's not just the data that matters; it's the means of access too. As he so aptly says, "the future's not about forecasts, it's about trends." No matter the business application, these shifts will have their impact. David emphasizes that consumers are now in the driver's seat; clients and customers have found the shift and control keys. Successful businesses will be those that recognize this and can effect rapid change on demand. The gloablization of communication is here to stay. By virtue of having access to the web, we have become global creatures. David urges audiences to seize those global opportunities and leverage them for their maximum potential. TOPICS: • Comeback • When you Can't Come Back • The Worth of a Man CLIENT QUOTES: "Such an upbeat finish for our International Conference. The standing ovation you received was certainly well-deserved!" --Prudential Insurance Co. PARTIAL CLIENT LIST: Apple Bell South Charles Schwab CitiCorp Compaq Hewlett-Packard IBM PacBell Sutro & Company Sprint US Trust TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS: Renaissance 2000 The Age of Discovery and the Renaissance were triggered in part by a communications revolution. We are now poised on a similar horizon with exponential possibilities blossoming as the Internet establishes itself as the global nervous system, connecting us to a planetary web of relationships and opportunities. And we are here at the start of a creativity and innovation explosion that increases with each new informational technology that develops. Dr. Thornburg leads us on an eye opening exploration of the dynamic changes, tides, ideas and new worlds coming our way. Learning Maintenance Organizations Corporate downsizing, the need for a highly-skilled workforce, and the meteoric rise of the World Wide Web have combined to create incredible opportunities for growth in the educational sector. David follows an exploration of the near future with examples of existing community college programs that use technology to redefine the concept of "distance learning." Participants in this programs will see how their college can extend its reach and increase its role in meeting the needs of all adult learners. From Communications to Networks: Leveraging the Future for Your Business Few would argue against the idea that we are living through a communications revolution of major proportions. Cell phones outsell computers and automobiles combined. The real power of communications technologies comes from networking. While point-to-point communication is powerful, this power explodes when our businesses are networked. This fast-paced presentation explores a variety of products and technologies that provide communication and shows how these products can have their power multiplied many times when they are part of a larger network. Through a series of focus questions, this presentation improves business practices by taking advantage of networking with vendors and customers. When Moving at the Speed of Light, You Don't Need a Rearview Mirror In a world punctuated by rapid change, businesses of all kinds are jumping aboard the high-tech bandwagon in the fear that, if they don't, they will be left behind. While this strategy may have merit, it also requires careful thought. This dynamic presentation explores the promises and pitfalls of careening into the future at light speed with our eyes on the rearview mirror and explores strategies through which your business can expand its opportunities by transcending the limitations of applying old metaphors to new products and services. The presentation will be tailored to the market sector of the client on request. TRAVELS FROM: California FEE CATEGORY: C ($10.5 to 15k)         « Previous | Next »

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