Daniel Burrus

MARCH 22, 2023

Through many of my writings, I explore my Hard Trend Methodology where a business leader or organization as a whole realigns their focus on Hard Trend future certainties to determine what they know is certain to happen. This then leads a business or organization to Anticipatory action! Where are you certain technology is headed?

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Disruption is all around us; it never seems to go away; it simply appears in a different and often entirely new form. The result is the same; it disrupts what we know and often in how we suddenly need to set about doing it differently. Much of the innovative disruptions seem so obvious; you wonder why we were not doing these before.

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Christensen Institute

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In Part 1 of this blog series, I highlighted that disruption in health care is increasingly present at many points along the consumer value chain. Key takeaways to recall from that first post are as follows: Disruption doesn’t stop where it starts. The types of disruptors are changing and their numbers are multiplying.

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Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

The consulting industry was already being disrupted before the coronavirus. Now the disruption is accelerating. If you work with consultants or have your own consultancy, take note: Things are changing, fast. Remote work , lean budgets , and the need for contingency plans are three big trends impacting the industry.

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BrainZooming

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Steve Lahey, the Number 1 Brainzooming Fan , posted an intriguing quote about developing organizational strategies from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos: “I very frequently get the question: ‘What’s going to change in the next 10 years?’ I almost never get the question: ‘What’s not going to change in the next 10 years?’ affiliate link).

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The enormous pressure of the pandemic has caused irrevocable change, forcing organizations to adapt and innovate to survive. From nascent technologies to emerging innovation strategies, we have identified 4 of the key corporate innovation trends to help you get ahead, so that your business will be ready for whatever next year may bring.

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Daniel Burrus

JANUARY 27, 2021

For those interested in digital disruption and technological advancements , Bitcoin represented so much more than a way to allegedly make money fast like some type of digital wolf of Wall Street. So in banking, the most identifiable Hard Trend in blockchain technology is people’s response to buying Bitcoin.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

They discuss the challenges of implementing innovation in business and the role leadership plays in driving change. Their talks are designed to provide you with strategies and practical tips that can be applied to foster a more innovative environment within your organization.

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Daniel Burrus

AUGUST 12, 2020

The predictability of disruption as an innovation accelerator is a central component of the Anticipatory Organization Model , focusing closely on how Anticipatory Organizations and Anticipatory Leaders can look at disruption and see enormous opportunities. Hard Trends and the Pandemic.

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Daniel Burrus

MARCH 13, 2024

When it comes to the concept of disruptions in this world, we tend to focus on all the new digital tools that are creating ripples in headlines. From generative AI to digital currency, these digital disruptions are definitely leaving their impact. The word “disruption” is a key stumbling point for many.

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Daniel Burrus

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Change Is Uncomfortable. Change may be the only constant in our lives, but that doesn’t mean we are happy about it! Change is possible, often unpredictable, and when it is unpredictable, it is uncomfortable. Every human being, both working adults and young children, experiences change every day. Change Is Disruptive.

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Daniel Burrus

OCTOBER 12, 2022

There are two mindsets surrounding the concepts of transformation and change. First, there is fear that comes with transformation and change. This is where the concepts of transformation and change seem so insurmountable that we accept them passively. The Differences Between Transformation and Change.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Furthermore, CVC can serve as a bridge to the latest industry trends and consumer demands, which are crucial for long-term sustainability and success. In summary, CVC is a powerful tool for corporations to stay at the forefront of innovation, maintain relevance in a fast-changing business landscape, and secure long-term growth.

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Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

The consulting industry was already being disrupted before the coronavirus. Now the disruption is accelerating. If you work with consultants or have your own consultancy, take note: Things are changing, fast. Remote work , lean budgets , and the need for contingency plans are three big trends impacting the industry.

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Software Review Change Technical Review Disruption 100

Cascade Strategy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

How do you craft your strategy beyond next week when so many things are changing all around you? How do you dodge a meteor hurtling towards your job, team, business, organization, industry, or community?

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 18, 2019

Airbnb disrupted hotels. Now big travel and hospitality companies are going after the next disruptive innovation themselves before getting blindsided yet again. My research, consulting and speaking give me a glimpse into the fledgling trends and upstarts that will one day become tomorrow’s business behemoths.

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Daniel Burrus

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Time passing is a Hard Trend, or future certainty that is constantly occurring , and no matter how you savor the present, you know that in some way you always plan for what comes next. But there is good news; humans can be anticipatory and find a way to take new positions alongside disruptive digital technology!

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Daniel Burrus

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Picture this: You start a small business by making a change to a preexisting product that completely reinvents that product. Some minor disruptions get in your way, so you and your team make some adjustments to your product. An indisputable fact about our world is that change is the only constant. Soft Trends and Reinvention.

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Daniel Burrus

AUGUST 25, 2021

In a world where exponential change and digital disruptions abound, you simply cannot rest on your laurels and merely rely on what you’ve already built. Because of the rapidly accelerating rate of change, your business is only ever as strong as its next innovation. Think of some big box stores that are dwindling, such as Kmart.

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Daniel Burrus

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Being Anticipatory as a leader or an organization is not necessarily a sole act of seeing the future, although paying attention to Hard Trend future certainties and seeing disruptions of any kind before they occur may make it seem so. Even if you think that your cash cow cannot possibly be disrupted, it will.

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Daniel Burrus

AUGUST 11, 2021

At this point, those who do understand what cryptocurrency is realize the disruptive nature of the concept and how it can upend the banking and financial industry. But the disruption from the concept of a digital wallet and cryptocurrency runs far deeper than just money. Disrupting the Real Estate Industry.

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Daniel Burrus

APRIL 14, 2021

We’ve seen cycles come and go—everything from music trends that emulate days gone by to past decades of fashion making a comeback. Trends Are Cycles. Hard Trends and Soft Trends sound similar to the concept of cycles, don’t they? If we begin with Hard Trends, a future certainty means we know it will happen.

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Innovating4Energy

JANUARY 3, 2024

Questioning the need to change how we approach the Energy transition. We do seem to be missing out on broader community engagement for this energy transition – I want to change that. I wrote my final energy post for 2023 asking, “ Can we change accepted practices in any energy transition?

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Daniel Burrus

DECEMBER 16, 2020

For some, the post-coronavirus “new normal” is a frightening concept that rattles their status quo, while others are taking this moment to seize new opportunities afforded to us by a global disruption, as COVID-19 has proven to be. You may be asking yourself: How is that possible? New Opportunity Puts Significance Over Success.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Companies across multiple sectors have launched collaborative efforts to gather disruptive new ideas, harness new technologies, and achieve greater sustainability. Although careful and precise data-gathering has been a major trend, so have bold steps in the technological and environmental fronts. Let’s dive in!

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Daniel Burrus

APRIL 21, 2021

Steve Jobs of Apple once stated, “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” What is interesting is how many individuals hear the call to action about changing the world and confuse it with what it means to transform the world. How Change and Transformation Differ.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The enormous pressure of the pandemic has caused irrevocable change, forcing organizations to adapt and innovate to survive. From nascent technologies to emerging innovation strategies, we have identified 4 of the key corporate innovation trends to help you get ahead, so that your business will be ready for whatever next year may bring.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

By incorporating Open Innovation Strategies as the next building block, businesses can create a dynamic and expansive innovation ecosystem beyond internal and partnership and certain collaborative boundaries. So why do open innovation strategies have real potential to take innovation into business ecosystems ?

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IM Insights

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

My favorite example from the Innov8rs forum might be: How do you develop and align Innovation Strategy with Corporate Strategy? There are a ton of ways to answer this because there are a ton of things that can go wrong when crafting an innovation strategy. Control and Predictability in Corporate Strategy.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 2, 2020

A massive transformation faces the software industry, similar to the disruption we’ve seen hit other industries like health care and manufacturing. We’ve already seen how Google Docs took the world by storm through free cloud-based software, forcing Microsoft to change its Office 365 business model. Big Changes.

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Daniel Burrus

MARCH 27, 2019

An Anticipatory Leader understands that technology-driven change is accelerating at an exponential rate. Reacting to problems and digital disruptions, no matter how agile you and your organization are, is no longer good enough. Reacting to problems and disruptions, no matter how agile you are, is no longer good enough.

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Daniel Burrus

JUNE 5, 2019

Now, not everyone has it in their homes because YouTube TV, Sling TV, and other new, emerging technologies have disrupted the broadcast industry. Why did they become the disrupted and not the disruptor? A key to success for a company that’s facing disruption–adopt a strategy of embrace and extend.

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Leapfrogging

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Every industry, every company, and every leader must recognize one simple fact: every product, service, process, and business model will be disrupted–it’s just a matter of time. Companies that think they’re immune to the trends and technologies upending every industry on the planet risk the same thing: obsolescence.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 11, 2024

Ecosystem Resilience: Characteristics: Dynamic ecosystems are resilient and capable of withstanding shocks and disruptions due to the diversity of participants and the redundancy of resources. Evolving Partnerships: Partnerships in dynamic ecosystems are not static; they evolve based on changing needs, goals, and market conditions.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Navigating a Disruptive Business Environment In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven landscape, businesses are frequently faced with disruptions that can significantly impact their operations and long-term viability. Recognizing the early signs of these disruptions is key to responding effectively.

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Daniel Burrus

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Your ability to use my Hard Trend Methodology to think more critically about these industries and then use those future certainties to become a positive disruptor is an integral piece to the puzzle. Using Hard Trends, you can anticipate new opportunities. This is just a starting point. Sustainability and Shipping. Remote Working.

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Innovation Excellence

JANUARY 14, 2020

The best strategy & innovation books deliver new insights, examples and tools for reinventing business. I’ve recently written about the disruptive change and innovation upending markets like product packaging, travel and hospitality, management consulting, construction, healthcare, and manufacturing.

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