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Writer, Speaker & Reluctant Futurist

Richard Watson is a cutting-edge writer, speaker and thinker advising organisations on what the future holds, with a particular focus on strategic foresight and scenario planning. He is the publisher of the What’s Next report, an online magazine offering clear and concise commentary on trends in society, business, science & technology, government and the environment.

“The Reluctant Futurist”

[expand title=”In detail”] Richard is also co-founder of a specialist scenario-planning consultancy and has written for various publications worldwide including Fast Company, Retail Banking Review and Future Orientation. Richard has also authored a number of critically acclaimed books. In ‘Future Files: A History of the Next 50 Years’, he lays out what he believes will be the five most enduring drivers of change over the next decades: population ageing, the eastward shift of power, global connectivity, advances in technology and environmental change.Richard has been an expert blogger on Innovation for Fast Company magazine and has written for McKinsey & Company.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Richard has wide ranging experience in advising organisations on what the future holds and how to think more creatively about the future to achieve higher performance. He considers some of the drivers of change within the macro-environment and speculates about future risks and opportunities. His topics range from global trends, futures thinking, scenario planning and creativity & innovation.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Richard is a highly seasoned and popular speaker. His talks are always energetic, entertaining, thought-provoking and insightful. To date, Richard has given over 200 talks to organisations throughout the world.[/expand]

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Topics

Future of Money

Future of Work

Future Thinking

Future Trends in Technology, Society and Business Scenario

Planning Creativity and Innovation

Publications

2013
Future Vision: Scenarios for the World in 2040

2012
The Future: 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know

2010
Future Minds: How The Digital Age is Changing Our Minds, Why This Matters and What We Can Do About It

2008
Future Files: A History of the Next 50 Years

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