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Ratings may be true from a global perspective but at least for the US, as we know very well from Obama's priorities for the next 5 years, it is healthcare, energy and "education".If you are a staunch believer in innovation and would like to know where to invest in the future, this book will serve as an interesting read and open your eyes, especially, around how seriously we need to take innovation. I think the general trends stated in this book seem to be pretty much on target, for instance the top industries who will benefit the most will be pharma/health, energy, and manufacturing. Education is ranked # 8. Gone are the days where companies could cut costs and survive. Hope you enjoyed the review.- Avi Jhangiani[.]. Innovation is rapidly becoming a key strategic driver for survival, leave along competitive edge. Companies who take this narrow minded approach will cease to exist in tomorrow's economy. This book clears indicates that the new "Innovation Economy" - a new convergence of economics, trade, and technology, will determine the future leadership of nations, productivity of business, and wealth of individuals.Chapter 3 - "Finding Prosperity: The innovation economy" states that this innovation economy will represent the largest future threat or opportunity for your career or business.
This book was shipped in a timely manner, arrived quickly, and was in the condition described by the seller.
Somewhere he has mistaken wishful thinking for scientific projections.We call this sort of fellow a "false prophet" and a hypocrite.If any of the good things he says can happen do,it won't be because of people like himwho ship jobs to China.Mostly he is just too very optimistic and pie in the sky.Anything good we get,we have to earn.The author loves pretty meaningless diagramsand never seems to have read any history. His equation is:I+C+D=P2Should beInnovation+capitalism +democracy+socialism=Prosperity+Peace+People.He leaves out the people.and social justice.He call the ordinary people the "workforce" and says "democracy" is a good thing at the same time.
However, after skimming through it, it appears to be well organized. I purchased this book for a college class. According to the syllabus, I will be reading it in about two weeks, so I cannot tell you if the material is valuable or not.
OTHERWISE, THIS IS A GREAT READ. HOULE'S ABILITY TO CONNECT THE DOTS AS THEY SPEED US INTO THE FUTURE PROVIDES US WITH A MACRO VIEW OF HOW OUR WORLD WILL BE SHAPED BY SIX CRITICAL FACTORS.TECHNOLOGYENERGY & GLOBAL WARMINGTRANSPORTATIONDISINTERMEDIATIONINTELLECTUAL PROPERTYMEDIATHE ONLY CHALLENGE WITH "THE SHIFT AGE" IS SOME REDUNDANCIES IN THE USE OF COLUMNS WRITTEN BY HOULE TO DEVELOP FORWWARD MOVING COMNCEPTS. HOWEVER, BECAUSE OF THE REDUNDANCIES, I GAVE THIS BOOK 4 0F 5 STARS.IN ALL, THIS IS A VERY INSIGHTFUL AND FORESIGHTFUL BOOK REGARDING THE WHOLE OF HUMANITY AND THE PLANET WE LIVE ON. DAVID HOULE'S "THE SHIFT AGE" OPENS OUR EYES TO OUR OWN INCRERDIBLE TIME OF TRANSFORMATION. IN A TIME WHEN THE SPEED OF PROGRESS CAN RENDER RECENT INNOVATIONS OBSOLETE BEFORE OUR MORNING COFFE COOLS, OUR ABILITY TO INFLUECE THE DESTINY OF MANKIND AND PLANET EARTH WILL REQUIRE A STEADY HAND.
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