Presented by the Asian Chapter of the Special Libraries Association(SLA); Special Libraries Section, Library Association of Singapore; and the Li Ka Shing Library of the Singapore Management University
Venue: Reading Room, 5th Floor Li Ka Shing Library, SMU
Date & Time: 23 Jan, 4pm to 5.30pm
Evolving technologies and globalization are rapidly changing most sectors, in this session, Jack Plunkett, CEO of PlunkettResearch, Ltd., analyses the following top 10 global business trends:
1. LOHAS (Lifestyles Of Health And Sustainability) create opportunities for new products & services
2. Aging populations approach retirement, need services
3. Growth of ethnic markets in North America, Europe, Mid East
4. Health care costs soar, demand increases
5. Energy costs move to the forefront, conservation/renewables
6. Offshoring and globalization create challenges and opportunities
7. The "Third screen" surges -- 3 billion cell phones
8. The convergence age is now -- an affluent mass market uses broadband
9. Massive financial restructing -- shifting of risks
10. What's next? Clound computing, nanotech, miniaturization.
Source of information:
2009 Plunkett's Top 10 Trends, Presentation at Singapore Management University
at:
http://www.plunkettresearch.com/News/tabid/316/language/en-US/Default.aspx
He also shares his view on how to prepare for these top emerging trends that are changing the worlds of business, finance, health care, education and investment.
By understanding their impact on business and consumer markets, you will see the synergies among these trends and may gather and understand market research, business information and competitive intelligence in a different light.
I find the dynamic session allows me to gain some insights into vital trends in information world and put some insights into use right away.
About Plunkett Research, Ltd. and Jack W. Plunkett
Jack W. Plunkett is CEO & Publisher of Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based provider of award-winning market research and industry information in printed and electronic formats since 1985.The Plunkett Research team focuses on industry trends and statistics analysis, and produces over 18,000 pages of proprietary market research each year.
Jack Plunkett is the author or editor of more than 30 books, including Plunkett’s Retail Industry Almanac, Plunkett’s Entertainment & Media Industry Almanac, Plunkett’s Advertising & Branding Industry Almanac, and Plunkett’s E-Commerce & Internet Business Almanac.
A life-long entrepreneur, he has been recognized as a finalist in the "Entrepreneur of the Year" competition sponsored by Ernst & Young.
Plunkett Research, Ltd., established in 1985, is a provider of business and industry information to the corporate, library, academic and government markets.
Plunkett Research provides market research and competitive intelligence on a custom project basis, in online and reference book formats, and on CD-ROM.
For more informationon about Jack Plunkett and Plunkett Research, Ltd., please visit
http://www.plunkettresearch.com/
If you miss the session, just read the following ppt to pick up some important points:
2009 Plunkett's Top 10 Trends, Presentation at Singapore Management University
at:
http://www.plunkettresearch.com/News/tabid/316/language/en-US/Default.aspx
Professional Development Scheme (PDS) Points
LAS Professional Development Scheme points: 46
(Only applicable to librarians who are participants of the scheme)
Notes: Eligible for PDS PointsEach of these activities attract 46 points under the Industry Knowledge Development (ID) category."Participate in library related talks, forums, discussion sessions and business meetings (e.g. AGM, Council & Committee meetings) organized by LAS or other libraries (provided they are open to LAS members or other librarians)"
(Only applicable to librarians who are participants of the scheme)
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