Paradigms - by Joel a Barker (Paperback)

About the Book

The author and host of the bestselling corporate video of all time, Discovering the Future: The Business of Paradigms, leads businesses into the 21st century with this critically acclaimed book filled with tools for maintaining an edge on the competition. Published in hardcover as Future Edge. Line drawings.

Book Synopsis

How would like to spot future trends before the competition?

We all know the rules for success in our business or professions, yet we also know that these rules--paradigms--can change at any time. What Joel Barker does in Paradigms: The Business of Discovering the Future is explain how to spot paradigm shifts, how they unfold, and how to profit from them. Through the power of this method--paradigm spotting--you can:

• Find the people in your organization most likely to spot a new trend
• Help your key people adapt when a massive change is occurring
• Learn to effectively grapple with your "intractable problems" and improve your results incalculably.

In addition, Paradigms is full of concrete examples of paradigm shifts and predictions for the future, and contains a new introduction detailing recent developments and pointing out areas to watch tor paradigm shifts.

From the Back Cover

How would like to spot future trends before the competition?

We all know the rules for success in our business or professions, yet we also know that these rules--paradigms--can change at any time. What Joel Barker does in Paradigms: The Business of Discovering the Future is explain how to spot paradigm shifts, how they unfold, and how to profit from them. Through the power of this method--paradigm spotting--you can:

• Find the people in your organization most likely to spot a new trend
• Help your key people adapt when a massive change is occurring
• Learn to effectively grapple with your "intractable problems" and improve your results incalculably.

In addition, Paradigms is full of concrete examples of paradigm shifts and predictions for the future, and contains a new introduction detailing recent developments and pointing out areas to watch tor paradigm shifts.

Review Quotes

""Paradigms: The Business of Discovering the Future" is a secret weapon. I'm buying a copy for each of my customers and suppliers . . . but none for my competitors!"-- Harvey Mackay, author of "Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive "and "Sharkproof""All about change and what it does for your business . . . Should have a prominent place on the desk of every business owner who intends to stay competitive.""--Entrepreneur""If you can figure out what changes are in store for the marketplace, you gain extradordinary leverage against your competition. How do you do it? Joel Barker advises.""-- Success""With Paradigms, Joel Barker continues his role as master teacher and advisor to society's leaders. His insight can help people prepare for the future in these turbulent times."-- Larry Osterwise, Vice Preident, U.S. Market-Driven Quality Assessment, IBM