‘Betapreneurship’ Promotes Growth

‘Betapreneurship’ Promotes Growth

In the second decade of the 21st-century, it is clear that fresh approaches are urgently needed in order to accelerate sustainable global economic growth and job creation to advance human welfare. In this context we need to stimulate innovation by fostering a culture...
Wearable ‘Quantified Self’ Technology

Wearable ‘Quantified Self’ Technology

Prevention rather than healing will set the agenda of health in the future. By 2020, chronic diseases will account for almost 75% of all deaths worldwide. Cloud health intelligence will evolve, as apps, mobile diagnostics and intuitive biofeedback become accessible...
Glocalisation 2030+

Glocalisation 2030+

When we look back on human history, including that of the Nordics, it has not been a nice even curve of constant progress, but rather, a bumpy journey of lessons to be learned.  Keynes predicted a 15-hour working week by 2030 because people would ‘have enough’ to lead...
Time to Think SME: Projecting 2030+

Time to Think SME: Projecting 2030+

Philosopher Marshall McLuhan said: “We march backwards into the future”, in that the past informs our vision of tomorrow. Governments, companies and individuals all play an active part in shaping the direction of society. Key Drivers of Change Key trends are linked to...