Chamber odyssey 2001.Richard E. Blouse Jr., President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Detroit Regional Chamber * Remote-controlled cockroaches cockroaches insects which may carry Salmonella spp. in their gut and play a part in the spread of the disease. that search for disaster victims. * Wallpaper wallpaper was used in Europe in the 16th and 17th cent. as an inexpensive substitute for costly hangings. The French developed marbled papers, introduced from the East via Italy and used at first for box coverings, into larger sheets for wall coverings and also made that changes colors depending on the light in the room. * DNA testing DNA testing Analysis of DNA (the genetic component of cells) in order to determine changes in genes that may indicate a specific disorder. Mentioned in: Acoustic Neuroma, Retinoblastoma, Von Willebrand Disease in the comfort of your own home. * A battery that lasts as long as your car. Sounds far-fetched but these are all in the works accuruing tO Daniel Burrus in his highly regarded Techno techno electronic dance music that first appeared in the U.S. in the 1980s and became globally popular in the 1990s. It originated with Detroit deejay-producers who, inspired by European electro-pop, underlaid dreamy synthesizer melodies with rapid electronic rhythms. Trends newsletter. Burrus is an author, futurist and technology forecaster, and I've had the unique pleasure of hearing his views at two conferences over the past year. Given the Detroiter's focus this month on technology, I thought I'd share some of Burrus' ideas with our readers. "Your view of the future re shapes your actions today and your actions today shape your view of the future." By the year 2020 it is said that 95 percent of all communication will be between machines. That means not just the obvious sales calls but medical appointments, depositions, advanced manufacturing technologies. Sooner than that, it is predicted that in less than two years 80 percent of all autos purchased will be over the Web. Every Chamber member, every industry will be affected so it's wise to start thinking today about being competitive tomorrow. "You cannot stop change, but you can shape it to your advantage. If we spend our time doing what we have always done, we will not have enough time to learn about or maximize the use of new technology." We all know our time is stretched to the limit, yet we have to keep up with the times. In the Auto Show An auto show, or motor show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is commonly attended by automobile manufacturers. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year. Preview on page 10, Robert Albitz of The George P. Johnson Co. acknowledges that "time is the most important currency we have." And yet, one thing that will not change (to the best of our knowledge) is the number of hours in a day. Therefore it is critical that we look at how we are using our own time and that of our customers. We must step away from the comfort zone and step into new and often confusing con·fuse v. con·fused, con·fus·ing, con·fus·es v.tr. 1. a. To cause to be unable to think with clarity or act with intelligence or understanding; throw off. b. arenas that will benefit us in the long run. If we take the time to strategize strat·e·gize v. strat·e·gized, strat·e·giz·ing, strat·e·giz·es v.tr. To plan a strategy for (a business or financial venture, for example). v.intr. , we can maximize technology to really benefit our bottom line and improve customer service. "Dwelling on current reality reinforces sameness. Dwelling on future goals reinforces action." Think about your future customers, their future needs, your future competition and your future problems. If you can create a vision of these, Burrus believes you will be motivated to develop strategies that will be able to solve these problems before they even arise. You can learn more about Burrus by visiting the Chamber's Website at www.detroitchamber.com and clicking on links under the Research & Information Center. |
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