May 12, 2011

Training Zone features futurethink's 2010 Learning & Development 2.0 White Paper

Training Zone, in gearing up for the 2011 World of Learning Conference (September 27 and 28th), featured key data from futurethink's 2010 Learning & Development 2.0 White Paper. To read the entire article, click here.

April 7, 2011

Lisa Bodell on the Board's Role in Supporting an Innovative Culture

On This Week in the Boardroom, futurethink's CEO Lisa Bodell shares why innovation is essential, and how the Corporate Board can support an innovative culture. To watch highlights from the interview, click here. To watch the entire interview, go to www.boardmember.com.

April 7, 2011

Whatify profiles futurethink's CEO Lisa Bodell

The latest edition of Whatify, an online magazine covering innovation, collaboration, and change, profiles futurethink's CEO, Lisa Bodell. To download the free magazine, click here.

April 6, 2011

A Micromodule a Day: Integrating training into daily routines creates opportunities

futurethink's CEO Lisa Bodell shares tactics on how to engage today's multi-tasking, hyper-busy employees. To read the entire article, click here.

April 5, 2011

futurethink's Lisa Bodell explains why companies can't rely on "Eureka Moments"

In an interview with Human Resources (online), Singapore's leading HR network, futurethink's CEO Lisa Bodell discusses why structuring an innovation program is essential if companies want to reap tangible benefits from their efforts. To read the entire article, click here.

February 7, 2011

Lisa Bodell discusses the future of Corporate Learning in Training Industry Magazine

What will corporate learning and development look like 10 years from now? futurethink's CEO Lisa Bodell tackles this issue, and much more, in the Winter 2011 edition of Training Industry Magazine. To read the entire article, click here.

January 18, 2010

futurethink unveils new blended learning curriculum

futurethink's new blended learning curriculum enables teams to more easily experience, extend, and support innovation internally. Our how-to innovation workshops, webinars, and eLearning courses ensure that your organization will get up to speed on innovation quickly, effectively, and enjoyably.

See how futurethink can help make innovation your secret weapon for success in 2011 @ www.futurethink.com:

1. EXPERIENCE INNOVATION: Eight experiential workshops engage teams while solidifying the skills and techniques needed to overcome real business challenges.
2. EXTEND INNOVATION: A series of eight one-hour-long facilitated webinars brings together remote teams and addresses important topical issues, such as Digital Competency, Strategic Foresight, Business Model Innovation, and Global Trends.
3. SUPPORT INNOVATION: Twelve eLearning Programs tackle pressing innovation challenges through bite-sized eLearning modules and “how-to” research and tools. You’ll understand what innovation really is and create a tactical plan to activate innovation in your business with the right strategy, ideas, process, and climate.

December 16, 2010

futurethink Releases Learning & Development 2.0:Winning Strategies for Superior Programs

If someone told you that in the future, a company’s #1 competitive advantage would be its ability to train and develop its human capital, how would you react? futurethink's latest paper on the future of Learning & Development examines the forces driving changes in this industry and enables organizations to create more effective programs. To learn more about this new White Paper, click here.

October 1, 2010

Whatify features futurethink’s White Paper on the Future of Learning & Development

Whatify, an online magazine covering innovation, collaboration and change, featured futurethink’s White Paper on the Future of Learning & Development in their October launch issue. To read the article, click here.

September 10, 2010

Gartner Podcast: Trends in Online Learning featuring Lisa Bodell

As the cost of higher education rises even higher, alternatives are clearly needed. Listen as futurethink's Lisa Bodell shares her insight about how MIT and other Ivy League schools are getting online, and whether they should be concerned by online trends in higher education or embrace them. To listen to Part I of the podcast, click here. To listen to Part II, click here.

July 6, 2010

Expert's Corner: Lisa Bodell on Innovation Creativity During a Recession

Industry Market Trends features futurethink's Lisa Bodell in it's Expert's Corner section. In the Q&A, Lisa talks about the importance of innovation and ways to innovate in difficult economic times. To read the entire article, click here.

May 28, 2010

Lisa Bodell leads panel of trend watchers at the Sweets & Snacks Expo 2010

At the 2010 Sweets & Snacks Expo, futurethink's Lisa Bodell led a panel of different trend watchers (a "mommy blogger", data specialist, and futurist) to identify the products that will drive the candy and snack categories in the near future. To read the press release, click here.

May 18, 2010

futurethink partners with ReSource Pro to create a vision of the Best Insurance Agency 2015

ReSource Pro, leaders in insurance process outsourcing, has teamed up with futurethink to create a program that will enable ReSource Pro clients to identify roadblocks that hinder innovation and create practical solutions in the insurance industry. The program includes an Innovation Summit in October where a series of practical exercises will help insurance leaders strategically select the tactics to create and drive their own innovation road maps. To read the press release, click here.

April 1, 2010

Lisa Bodell discusses innovation in the Journal of Direct, Data and Digital Marketing Practice

The Institute of Direct Marketing's April-June 2010 Issue of the Journal of Direct, Data & Digital Marketing Practice features an article written by futurethink CEO, Lisa Bodell on "What innovation programmes can learn from sales". In the article, she how organizations can achieve higher growth and stronger competitive advantage by borrowing techniques from sales to manage innovation. To read the article, click here.

February 18, 2010

Training Industry Recognizes futurethink as a Leadership Training Firm to Watch

Training Industry announced the first annual Leadership Training Companies “Watch List” as part of their commitment to continuously monitor the training marketplace for the best training providers. Selection to the 2010 Leadership Companies ‘Watch List’ was based on: New and Innovative Service Offerings, Unique approach to Leadership Development Solutions, Commitment to Thought Leadership, and Quality of Initial Clients.  To read the full press release, click here.

February 1, 2010

futurethink Selected for Best of Business Award

Future Think LLC has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the New products and Services Consultants category.

The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) Best of Business Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country. Using federal, state, city & county government data and other research the SBCA selection committee chooses the award winners that are believed to have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. Award winners are a valuable asset to their community and exemplify what makes small businesses great.

January 14, 2010

Association of Professional Futurists Publishes the Future of Learning & Development

The Association of Professional Futurists' quarterly publication for its members, Compass, features an article written by futurethink CEO, Lisa Bodell, on the 'Future of Learning & Development'.  In the article, Bodell identifies five (5) things that need to change for corporate skill-building to be successful.

January 13, 2010

Lisa Bodell Quoted in Bank Systems & Technology

futurethink CEO, Lisa Bodell, was asked to comment on what banks need to do in the future to stay innovative and competitive.  In the article, 'The Innovation Factor: Are Banks Ready to Innovate? ', Bodell explains that “successful innovation is about taking different approaches to ideation, putting the right processes in place to move ideas forward, executing flawlessly in the marketplace, and fostering a climate that stimulates and supports smart risk-taking.”  To read the article, click here.

January 8, 2010

The Chronicle of Philanthropy Quotes Lisa Bodell

futurethink CEO, Lisa Bodell, shares her thoughts on the future in The Chronicle of Philanthropy for an article on the 'Graying of America'.  To read the article, click here.

December 1, 2009

Rapaport Diamond Report Interviews Futurists to Discuss Trends in 2010

futurethink CEO, Lisa Bodell, shares her views on the top trends that will shape 2010: 'Life to Go', 'Sensible Luxuries', 'Pent-up Consumerism', and the 'Return to Pre-Recession Values'.  To learn more about these trends and read the article, click here.

October 10, 2009

Gartner Interviews futurethink CEO, Lisa Bodell, on the Changing Role of Innovation

futurethink CEO, Lisa Bodell, talks with Gartner Voice's Richard Fouts on the changing role of innovation, the importance of training as it relates to driving innovation, and how to innovate in difficult times, among other topics.  To listen to the podcast, click here.

October 8, 2009

Forrester Research's 'Trends in Innovation Consulting' Report Features futurethink

futurethink was listed as one of the nine innovation consulting firms featured in Forrester Research's report on 'Trends in Innovation Consulting'.  Other firms featured in the report include IDEO, Innosight, Strategyn, and PRTM.  The report reiterates the importance senior management is placing on innovation and how innovation consulting firms are adapting to meet those needs.  To download a copy of the report, click here.

August 28, 2009

Lisa Bodell Discusses the Future of Food in Norwegian Magazine D2

D2 , the weekly lifestyle magazine supplement to Norway's largest business newspaper, Dagens Næringsliv, ran a cover article on the Future of Food , in which futurethink CEO Lisa Bodell discusses meal patches and the shift away from traditional cooking, and toward "heating and eating".  Read a roughly translated version of the article here .

July 22, 2009

BusinessWeek Features futurethink and Sepracor's Melissa Klinkhamer

In the article, "Why Outsourcing Innovation Makes Sense ," BusinessWeek Innovation Department Editor Reena Jana illustrates how savvy companies are using innovation firms, even in a down economy, in order to stay ahead of the competition.  The article includes examples from Boeing and futurethink client, Sepracor.  Click here to view the article.

July 17, 2009

Forrester Report on Corporate Strategy Services Features futurethink

The latest Forrester  report, Market Overview: The Corporate Strategy Services Market in 2009 , features futurethink among other leading strategy and innovation firms, including McKinsey & Company, Innosight, and Boston Consulting Group.  The report highlights the trends in corporate strategy and the important role innovation plays in shaping strategy.

April 2, 2009

WIRED UK’s Inaugural Issue Features Predictions for the Future from Lisa Bodell

The inaugural issue of WIRED UK features a cover article on Futurism, by Charlie Burton. The article highlights predictions from leading futurists, including Peter Schwartz, Faith Popcorn, Peter Bishop, and futurethink CEO, Lisa Bodell. Click here to download a PDF that includes an excerpt from the article.

March 3, 2009

futurethink’s Andrew Der quoted in New York Post article on Social Networking

Andrew Der, futurethink’s Director of Marketing, was interviewed for an article in the New York Post published on March 3, 2009. The article, Status Conscious, explores the benefits and challenges that the use of Facebook presents in the workplace. To mitigate the potential negative effects of using social networks, Mr. Der suggests users "compartmentalize people online as you would offline" to keep your social and professional lives separate. Click here to read the article.

March 1, 2009

futurethink’s Joshua Kutticherry offers a way for companies to ’stop Wasting Money on Good Ideas'

The March 2009 issue of The New York Enterprise Report features an article written by futurethink’s Assistant Director of Research, Joshua Kutticherry. The article, Stop Wasting Money on Good Ideas, describes one way to optimize your innovation program by creating objective idea evaluation criteria using an idea-screening tool. Click here to read the article or get started right away with futurethink’s Idea Screener tool.

February 15, 2009

"The Future of Innovation: A Commitment to Innovation Leads to Success in a Struggling Economy"

futurethink’s Assistant Director of Research, Joshua Kutticherry’s article on the Future of Innovation was published in the March 2009 issue of Trend Letter. The article draws upon insights from futurethink’s white paper, ’ready, Fire! Aim?', describing how companies are reacting to the current economic climate and what’s required to succeed in the future. Download a copy of the ’ready, Fire! Aim?' white paper here.

January 15, 2009

Packaging Strategies interviews futurethink CEO Lisa Bodell

The January 15, 2009 issue of Packaging Strategies features an interview with Lisa Bodell where she discusses innovation within the packaging industry. Ms. Bodell will also be providing the keynote presentation in February at the Business of Packaging Innovation Summit in Clearwater Beach Florida, along with presenters from Procter & Gamble and DuPont. Click here to download the Packaging Strategies article.

January 12, 2009

futurethink CEO Lisa Bodell Quoted in Insurance Advocate Magazine

The January 12, 2009 issue of Insurance Advocate Magazine highlights futurethink’s work with ReSource Pro at a conference in Qingdao, China to enable the remote staffing firm’s clients to "identify roadblocks that hinder innovation, and create practical solutions."

January 8, 2009

futurethink CEO Lisa Bodell Offers Predictions for Working Mother Magazine

Working Mother Magazine asked a range of women, including Senator Hillary Clinton and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to provide predictions on the future of family-friendly perks and the next generation of work-life benefits. Ms. Bodell’s prediction: FamilyFlex credits for employees. Click here to read the article and see all the predictions.

November 2008

BusinessWeek’s Innovation Short List features futurethink

futurethink’s innovation research and tools were highlighted in the December 1, 2008 issue of BusinessWeek. The article features futurethink’s Questions for Hiring Innovators Cheat Sheet. View the BusinessWeek article or learn more about the Cheat Sheet.

October 15, 2008

Future of Green Report featured on Center for CIO Leadership site

futurethink’s Future of Green Business Strategy report was featured on Harvard Business Publishing’s Center for CIO Leadership site as a resource for over 300 CIOs to access. Click here to visit the Center for CIO Leadership site.

October 2008

futurethink Releases 2008 Innovation Tracker Results

futurethink is proud to announce the publication of its latest white paper, 2008 Innovation Tracker: Ready, Fire! Aim? Why a Fear of Commitment is Killing Innovation. The findings show that companies are focusing their innovation efforts on short-term, quick wins at the expense of initiatives that will drive long-term innovation success. Learn more and download the white paper here.

July 2008

futurethink Announces Expansion into the European Market

futurethink is proud to announce a marketing and distribution alliance with Research and Markets, an Ireland-based firm that is the leading source for international market research and market data. This partnership expands futurethink’s reach in the European markets. As part of this alliance, futurethink’s research and tools will be sold on the Research and Markets website. Learn more here.

June 2008

CEO Lisa Bodell featured on New York Enterprise Report

futurethink CEO, Lisa Bodell, sat on a panel hosted by NY Report magazine in April 2008. The panel was titled, "Strategies for Achieving Double-Digit Growth." Now, you can watch highlights of the video on the magazine’s web site. Get some secrets behind futurethink’s success - Bodell talks about what has made our company stand out in the innovation space. Watch the video here.

June 2008

futurethink Announces Partnership with Marketresearch.com

futurethink is pleased to announce a marketing and distribution partnership with Marketresearch.com, the leading distributor of business intelligence. As part of the partnership, futurethink research and tools will now be available for sale on the Marketresearch.com website.

“Our ability to join hands with exceptional research publishers such as futurethink allows us to not only broaden the scope of research available in the innovation market, it also allows business professionals throughout the world easier access to reports of great value that they may have previously been unaware of,” notes Kelly M. Carlson, Vice President, Global Operations at MarketResearch.com.

“Teaming up with MarketResearch.com is an exceptional opportunity for us as our product line is an excellent fit for this resource avenue,” according to Lisa Bodell, CEO of futurethink. “We believe that the increased exposure our products will receive through MarketResearch.com’s web traffic and sales force will have a positive impact on our business as our reports make it into the hands of a wider global audience.”

View the press release here . You can also view futurethink’s reports on the Marketresearch.com website here .

May 2008

futurethink featured on Internal Comms Hub

Chetan Chandavarkar, Director of Research at futurethink, has been featured on the cover of Internal Comms Hub, a monthly publication that taps into a global network of communications professionals. The article, titled, "How to develop an innovative culture", provides useful tips to engage employees in idea-suggesstion programs. View the article here .

April 2008

futurethink hosts fieldtrips for the World Innovation Forum

The World Innovation Forum is held in New York from April 7-10. In partnership with HSM - the organizers of the event - futurethink is leading innovation fieldtrips in the city. Participants get to experience some of the most innovative sites in New York and discover the secrets behind innovation success. Learn more about the event here.

April 2008

New York Enterprise Report Leading Small Businesses Panel

futurethink has been invited to participate in this year’s Successful Business Owners Panel on April 3 in New York city. Over 200 women and small business owners will share insights on what makes businesses thrive in demanding environments.

March 2008

Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program

futurethink has been invited to serve on the selection committee for the 2008 US Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program. The Program is a joint effort between Goldman Sachs and the Institute of International Education (IIE), an organization responsible for the Fulbright program. This annual international competition is held at over 90 top-ranked universities in 19 countries. The competition is designed to identify and reward the academic excellence and leadership potential of 150 second-year students, regardless of major field of study. The Goldman Sachs Foundation will acknowledge the accomplishments of these 150 students selected to be Global Leaders at award ceremonies in eight international cities in the spring of 2008 and will present each with a $3,000 award.

March 2008

McGraw-Hill Innovation Contest

futurethink was asked to serve as a finalist judge for the McGraw-Hill Scholarship Contest. Students were asked to provide innovative ideas to make their community more innovative as it relates to technology or ‘green initiatives’. Two winners were selected to receive $10,000 college scholarships.

February 2008

Speaking on Islands (Near and Far)

Lisa Bodell headed to Honolulu to be part of Triple Helix’s panel discussion on “Emergent Methodologies for Measuring Innovation,” while futurethink’s Director of Research, Chetan Chandavarkar, was invited to speak at the Long Island Forum for Technology (LIFT).

For more on The Institute for Triple Helix Innovation, click here.  Or visit the LIFT website.

January 2008

The Transformation of the Digital World

Lisa Bodell host a panel discussion of Information Industry Innovators, consisting of Jim Brock (CEO of Attributor), Steve Goldstein (CEO of Alacra), and Darrell W. Gunter (EVP/CMO of Collexis).
Watch the video.

December 2007

Lisa Bodell on Driving Innovation from Within

This month’s installment in the AMA’s podcast series – which delivers insights of recognized thought leaders across a wide range of topics – features futurethink’s CEO on how to tap your potential to innovate.
Listen to the podcast.

October 2007

futurethink leadership quoted in Executive Travel Magazine

CEO Lisa Bodell and Director of Research, Chetan Chandavarkar are quoted as experts in this fascinating article about the challenges in innovation. The story is published in Executive Travel Magazine. Read the story
Read the story.

October 2007

Industry Week

futurethink survey featured on IndustryWeek The highlights of a recent futurethink survey on the state of innovation among organizations is featured in a story on IndustryWeek.
Read the story.

October 2007

futurethink partners with Managing Automation Magazine

Managing Automation Magazine (MA) partners with futurethink to conduct an exclusive survey on the state of innovation among MA readers. A special pull-out in the magazine highlights the results of the survey. The verdict? Innovation efforts come up short in many manufacturing companies.
Read the special report.

October 2007

Lisa Bodell Invited as Innovation Challenge Final Round Judge

CEO Lisa Bodell has been invited to be part of the exclusive Final Round panel of this year’s Innovation Challenge, held at the University of Virgina (Darden) on November 15-17th. Bodell will bring invaluable expertise to identifying the “Most Innovative MBA Team” in the world, along with other luminaries like Frans Johansson, Chic Thompson, and Polly LaBarre.
Join the judges.

September 2007

futurethink published in "Moving Ahead"

Chetan Chandavarkar, Director of Product Development, authors an article in the September issue of "Moving Ahead", a newsletter focused on management insights for business sucess, published by the American Management Association. He writes about 10 practical ways to jumpstart innovation in organizations.
"It’s Monday Morning: 10 Tips to Get Started on Innovation".

July 2007

futurethink speaks at Global Citizenship Programme 2007

futurethink had the honor of speaking to student delegates from Hong Kong on the topic of innovation in business. We walked delegates through one of our interactive exercises and got them thinking differently about how to solve some unique global business challenges. Visit the International Institute for Education at the link below for more information on the Dragon Foundation and the Global Citizenship Programme.
Visit the IIE site.

June 2007

futurethink cracks the code of effective innovation

What separates successful innovators from the rest of the pack? We surveyed 248 executives from around the world to rate their organizations along the four capabilities essential to innovation: Ideas, Strategy, Process and Climate. Learn how organizational "size and style" is driving innovation effectiveness today, and discover what you can do to make innovation more effective.
Download the research study.

June 2007

Chetan Chandavarkar speaks at SHRM

Chetan Chandavarkar, Director of Product Development, speaks at the SHRM 59th Annual Conference and Exposition, in Las Vegas, NV. Chetan’s presentation focuses on "How to Build an Innovative Organization" and HR’s critical role as part of the effort.
Visit the conference website.

June 2007

World Innovation Forum Fieldtrip

futurethink holds innovation fieldtrips for the World Innovation Forum in NYC as part of HSM’s prestigious World Innovation Forum held from June 4-7, 2007, futurethink takes selected attendees to a tour of innovations in New York City.
Visit the conference website

May 2007

Lisa Bodell features on FOX news

CEO Lisa Bodell appears on the FOX news show: "Live Desk w/ Martha Macallum".
Visit the show’s web site.