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Some Positive Thoughts from our Clients and Others that have used our skills...
You are probably an organisation that is looking for some expertise to help answer some key questions for your future and want to feel comfortable knowing you'll get the results you want. Read for yourself what others have said and then contact us:
'Your Future Questions Answered Today'. So why wait - ask away!
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"On behalf of the Progress Association and the Industrial Park Committee we would like to thank you for doing such as wonderful job as MC and giving such a thought provoking presentation making us think about ideas that will shape the years to come. You were able to cleverly pull together several threads that were explored in different presentations.
Judging from the positive feedback we have received from the Community, your contribution played a major factor in the success of the day. We have had many comments about the friendly yet professional way you handled the day, and we are sure that the other speakers and audience all appreciated your skill of keeping the program to time. Your expertise was very much appreciated and we would also like to thank you for your other contributions in the lead up to the Forum and post Forum assistance."
Max Day
President Lockhart & District Progress Association.
"It was a pleasure to meet you this morning. As a last-minute replacement to this morning’s breakfast I wasn’t sure what to expect. I found your presentation to be very informative, inspiring and it was quite eye opening. You’re clearly very passionate about driving change and sustainability and definitely got me thinking. I’d love to keep in touch and would be happy to recommend you to clients and other colleagues."
Alice Morden
Principal Consultant
Boston Kennedy
Australian Building & Construction Commission (ABCC) "A presentation that was both relevant to our sector and stretched us to think outside it. The delivery style was excellent and engaging combining facts and complex ideas with humour and audience involvement resulting in a session that matched or exceeded expectations of all involved" Felicity McGrath Communications Manager Marcus I just wish to thank you for providing such an interesting, informative & entertaining session AND for all the information I wasn't able to write down. I've never taken so many notes at a breakfast meeting in my life, nor will I ever take so few again. I can already see many opportunities to apply your teachings with one of them being a presentation on Monday. David Hilder Engineering Manager Dandenong South, VIC Gold Coast Water '...Marcus's facilitation skills were probably some of the best I've seen to date. A combination of broad multi-disciplinary knowledge and high calibre interpersonal skills were evident in his ability to facilitate and contribute to the industry related discussion without imposing on the clientele..." Ben Sheppard Strategic Management Coordinator Fosters Australia Foresight Group 'The Accelerated Scenarios process was enthusiastically embraced by the team here at Foster's. This approach to futures thinking led to a re-perceiving of where we saw the market heading and the future opportunities and threats..." Steve Tighe Foresight Manager Fosters Australia Foresight Group "Through his teachings Marcus has left a legacy at Foster's. Over the past year we have learnt that looking for insights in the 'safe areas' provides less value than looking for 'signals' in the 'right' areas. This changed perspective has been largely due to the influence of Marcus" Steve Tighe Foresight Manager
South East Business Networks "In the multi-company sessions that Marcus facilitated for us, he displayed the uncanny ability to challenge the very essence of the participants' thinking process and the potential (and often untapped) opportunities within their business, allowing them to leave with not only theory, but the ability to implement!" Sandra George These are among the many clients and training sessions available - ask away... |
Our Experience Means You Benefit
Acquiring this level of skill can only come through well developed 'travels' across industry sectors, positions, functions and outcomes. It requires a willingness to walk the 'paths less travelled' and to show how the richness of the journey can be of benefit to those who have enjoyed the alternative.
With direct exposure to the Financial Services, Policing, Education, Advertising, Manufacturing, and Recruitment sectors, we are able to draw upon functional understanding across businesses of all types and purposes.
This means you get access to our ability to identify the very best of 'cross industry' opportunities - customer retention strategies; employee engagement methods; sales processes; strategic development initiatives; marketing excellence; innovation creation and many, many more.
The really important thing to note is that we do not bring a 'cookie cutter' with us. Whilst your business may share similarities with others in the same sector or different sectors, it is unique. Applying 'model x' regardless of what you really need is not our style. EVERYTHING will be tailored specifically to what you need and for the purpose you need it.
Key Personnel
All of our personnel and facilitators bring with them extensive trainng and real life operational experience. Specifically it is probable that our personnel will have qualifications in at least one of the following disciplines:
- Post Graduate Qualifications in Strategic Foresight
- Certification in Spiral Dynamics from the National Values Centre in the United States
- Certification in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
When you add these exquisite and precise thinking skills to extensive experience across a wide variety of business sectors, you have available to you an exceptional business asset that will transfer skills into your business.
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Events
Monday 17 November 2008
Every now and again what sounds like a really good idea turns out to be less beneficial than what was hoped for. There's lots of talk right now about technology solutions and ways in which societies can change the way they use water - there's conferences and 'talkfests' a plenty featuring many of the industry players and lots of smart cookies. When it comes to good intentions that miss the mark, Strategic Futurist Marcus Barber wonders whether or not the Victorian Government’s ‘4 Minute Shower’ idea is a current example?
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Tuesday 4 November 2008
The second annual fund raiser was held in late October and attended by almost 300 people. Marcus Barber offers a brief update:
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Wednesday 22 October 2008
The slides used as part of Marcus Barber's key note address to the Regional Produce Summit are now available via the link below
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