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    Inevitable Surprises (Review and Analysis of Schwartz's Book)
    Inevitable Surprises (Review and Analysis of Schwartz's Book)
    Inevitable Surprises (Review and Analysis of Schwartz's Book)
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    Inevitable Surprises (Review and Analysis of Schwartz's Book)

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    The must-read summary of Peter Schwartz's book: "Inevitable Surprises: Thinking Ahead in a Time of Turbulence".

    This complete summary of the ideas from Peter Schwartz's book "Inevitable Surprises" shows that most of the "surprises" that will hit the economic world in the next 25 years are actually predictable and inevitable. In his book, the author explains how every savvy businessperson should be aware of these changes and their driving forces, as they will provide commercial opportunities, as well as pitfalls that they can plan to avoid. This summary will teach you how can plan to make and market products that will be successful with the upcoming changes and form a long-term strategy that will make sure you come out on top.

    Added-value of this summary:
    • Save time
    • Understand key concepts
    • Expand your knowledge

    To learn more, read "Inevitable Surprises" and discover how you can predict future changes and make preparations today to ensure the success of your business tomorrow.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBusiness Book Summaries
    Release dateFeb 15, 2013
    ISBN9782806247254
    Inevitable Surprises (Review and Analysis of Schwartz's Book)

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      Inevitable Surprises (Review and Analysis of Schwartz's Book) - BusinessNews Publishing

      Book Presentation: Inevitable Surprises by Peter Schwartz

      Book Abstract

      About the Author

      Important Note About This Ebook

      Summary of Inevitable Surprises (Peter Schwartz)

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      Book Abstract

      MAIN IDEA

      While it is inevitable there will be many surprises in the future, the driving forces that will actually shape these surprises can be studied now. By understanding these driving forces, you not only increase your ability to respond to whatever changes ultimately eventuate but you also pick up on the emerging commercial opportunities you could otherwise miss. Thus, to better prepare for the future, understand the critical factors which will shape the commercial environment of the future.

      In particular, there are seven inevitable surprises that will play out over the next 25 years:

      Since all of these surprises can be anticipated now, even if all of their flow-on effects are not yet clear, it makes good sense to start preparing for these future realities earlier rather than later.

      About the Author

      PETER SCHWARTZ is a futurist and business strategist who specializes in scenario planning. He is the cofounder and chairman of Global Business Network as well as a partner at Alta Partners, a venture capital firm. Mr. Schwartz previously headed scenario planning for the Royal Dutch/Shell Group as manager of SRI International’s Strategic Environment Center. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Mr. Schwartz has also written The Art of the Long View (1991) and coauthored The Long Boom (1999), When Good Companies Do Bad Things (1999) and China’s Futures (2001).

      The Web site for this book is at www.inevitablesurprises.com.

      Important Note About This Ebook

      This is a summary and not a critique or a review of the book. It does not offer judgment or opinion on the content of the book. This summary may not be organized chapter-wise but is an overview of

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