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Often hidden from view for many, asthma is a set of chronic conditions that will, some believe, impact around 1bn of us by the end of the decade. It will see new diagnostics and new treatments as well as gaining new social and economic perspectives in many nations. As part of a global Open Foresight programme to bring together an informed outlook for all to use, this is a draft synthesis based on dialogue with 100 experts worldwide. At a time when lung health is front of mind for many, this is an important topic for our future health. We…
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From ‘dark kitchens’ to ubiquitous delivery brands and grocery on-demand, where, what and how we all eat is undergoing significant and rapid change. In a collaborative project, put together in partnership with McCain, we have been looking out to 2030 to explore and define how Off-Premise Dining might further evolve, and which of the multiple current trends are likely to stick? The emerging view is a first step toward answering the question. It reflects the key insights gathered from interviews and in-depth workshops with key industry stakeholders in Europe, the Americas and Asia, as well as the Future Agenda database and synthesised…
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As companies and governments around the world grapple with accommodating changes in the workplace, the workforce and the nature of work itself, we are pleased to be continuing our Future of Work foresight programme. Building on previous global research undertaken over the past few years, we are now looking in depth at six pivotal issues that have been prioritised as areas of major potential change. These are digital skills, soft skills, reinventing roles, the blurring of work, green jobs and digital productivity. Initially taking a European focus, with the support of Amazon, over the next couple of months a series…
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Armed Forces veterans will face major challenges unless action is taken now Over the last 18 months we have been working with Forces in Mind Trust to better understand the socio-economic and social-political trends which may occur over the next decade that may impact those transitioning from the Armed Forces Community to civilian life. The report, Lifting Our Sights: Beyond 2030, is published today. The findings and recommendations will be discussed at an online launch event. Tobias Ellwood MP will be the keynote speaker. It is clear from the research that the changing nature of conflict and dwindling support for our Armed…
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The pandemic has accelerated change across many sectors – and especially retail. More online, less physical and empty malls have been evident globally. So what about the next ten years? What changes will continue to accelerate, which will rebalance, and which new ones will emerge? Based on extensive dialogue with retail, tech and city leaders globally, this new point of view brings together the major shifts in the mix collated under five key trends – Re-emphasis on the Local, Identity Insights, Automated Retail, Continuous Interaction and Informed Consumers. https://lnkd.in/ddY-792 Now being used to stimulate new thinking, innovation and strategy development…
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Cities are where innovation happens, where most ideas form and economic growth largely stems. For centuries, the world’s most innovative cities have been acting as global catalysts for change, and will continue to do so. As more cities seek to have impact over the next decades, we need to better understand what drives success and so identify those that may have greatest lasting impact. Which will be the world’s most innovative cities in 2050? We are please to share an updated view from our global research of the world’s most innovative cites. This presentation and accompanying article share some of the…
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Hospitals of the Future In partnership with, global engineering consultancy, Mott MacDonald, we are exploring how hospital design will change in the next decade. Building on insights gained from multiple healthcare expert workshops around the world, this PDF is an initial perspective that share some key thoughts on how and where we may see most change. Starting with context on shifts in healthcare more generally, from slide 28 onwards it includes 22 proposals for future design focus. These range from hub and spoke ecosystems and post-Covid reconfiguration to more flexible spaces and the impact of digital theatres. As part of…
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Over the last few months we have been working closely with the University of Bristol, School of Management to develop an initial perspective on the Future of Work and Skills Development. It marks the beginning of a programme, supported by Amazon, in which we will explore shifts such as technological progress, globalisation, an increasingly ageing population not to mention how climate change and biodiversity loss are revolutionising how and where we work. The pandemic has added an extraordinary level of uncertainty for many of these issues, so much so that it is difficult for business leaders or policy makers, let…
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Vital research into the impact of future trends on the Armed Forces Community A new paper has been published today by FiMT and Future Agenda. The “Lifting Our Sights: Beyond 2030 – the impact of future trends on the transition of our Armed Forces Community from military to civilian life” Initial Perspective paper provides valuable insights into the future trends which may impact the Armed Forces Community in 2030 and beyond. This overview is based on 47 expert interviews and is the first of three phases in the twelve-month-long “Lifting Our Sights” programme of research. The Initial Perspective paper will…
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The insurance sector is facing major change – from both within and outside. What will be the major shifts over the next decade that have greatest impact? As part of the World in 2030 project, this is an initial view of 12 major trends that will influence insurance globally – looking across data shifts, market trends and in-sector innovations. The pdf is on slideshare https://www.slideshare.net/futureagenda2/future-risk-12-key-issues-for-insurance-in-the-next-decade And here is a Vimeo of the presentation and discussion of the insights and their implications https://vimeo.com/447867039 What do you think? Which will have greatest impact? Will it be automatic insurance? or N=1 personalisation? Let…
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As the world of work changes, how will organisations, society and individuals adapt to ensure that the current and the next generation will be able to acquire the skills necessary for future jobs? Building on previous Future Agenda research that focussed on key policy areas primarily in the Asian market and, more recently, an updated outlook on the future of work and skills development developed in partnership with the University of Bristol, School of Management, we are very pleased to be starting a new phase of research. As well as an analysis of the future of work, this will specifically…
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As physical shopping around the world variously restarts post-lockdown, a number of organisations are, unsurprisingly, asking what the medium and long-term changes for the future of retail may be. While digital shifts are still at the fore for many, others are concerned about trends impacting retail from outside the sector as well as emerging consumer behaviours. Ahead of a forthcoming workshop, we have collated a number of future trends that have been proposed by several experts in recent months. This is on slideshare https://www.slideshare.net/futureagenda2/future-of-retail-emerging-trends-2020 If you would like to let us know which you think may have greatest impact –…
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