A combination of game-changing trends are driving transformative change in Scotland and the rest of the world. Geopolitical tensions, emerging technologies and a global skills squeeze, for example, mean that today’s world is often uncertain and volatile.
This first in a series of free webinars, hosted by Scottish Enterprise, will explore the background and research behind these megatrends and how you can build your business resilience considering them.
Speakers:
Ewan Mearns Team Leader Strategy and Performance Scottish Enterprise
Simone Boeklaar Head of Horizon Scanning Innovate UK
Simone Boeklaar will discuss:
- What is futures thinking?
- How futures thinking can help businesses identify new innovation opportunities and to develop strategies for to prepare for disruptors.
- Why should businesses care about futures thinking?
As Scotland’s national economic development agency Scottish Enterprise tracks the trends that are likely to shape Scotland’s economic future.
Ewan Mearns will discuss:
- An introduction to the four megatrends identified by Scottish Enterprise that are shaping Scotland’s future economy
- An overview of the practical ways businesses can respond to future external trends and how Scottish Enterprise can help
Please Note: The webinar will take place on Microsoft teams which will require an additional registration to receive your unique link to access the webinar
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