By Linda Fisher Thornton
Staying competent is an important part of today’s proactive ethical leadership.
As we head into 2014, these trend reports will give you a “business leader’s preview” of what to expect in sectors that range from consumer trends, human resources and leadership to food, fashion and technology. Grab your warm beverage (the temperature has been in the single digits here in Virginia this week) and as you read, pay particular attention to the growing emphasis on responsibility and reputation.
Global Trends
10 Key Trends to Watch For 2014 (Trends 1-5), GlobalTrends.com
10 Key Trends to Watch for 2014 (Trends 6-10), GlobalTrends.com (Note the trend of combining profit with responsibility)
The Futurist Magazine’s Top Ten Forecasts for 2014 and Beyond, Patrick Tucker, The Futurist, wfs.org
Consumer Trends
7 Consumer Trends to Run With in 2014, Trendwatching.com (Note the trend toward ethical products…
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