Frank Feather
Innovation-Driven Futurist Who Forecasts Global Trends
Style
Dynamic “walk-about” delivery style backed by a dramatic multimedia presentation that engages the audience and exceeds its expectations.
Books
Profile
Frank Feather is a global business futurist and author who, in 1979, coined the now well-known phrase “Thinking Globally, Acting Locally.” Formerly a strategic planning executive with three of the world''s largest banks, he has forecast the future with surprising accuracy since 1981. Some of his forecasts include the 1970s oil crisis, the 1980s debt crisis, the 1982 rise of Gorbachev, the 1989 removal of the Berlin Wall, Gorbachev''s 1991 “political accident,” the 1987 stock market crash and the subsequent 1992 to 1998 stock market boom. He has advised a roster of global companies that includes AT&T, Bank of Montreal, Ford, General Motors and Xerox. He combines solid business experience with uncanny insights that often shake up conventional wisdom.
In 1980 Frank was responsible for the success of the First Global Conference on the Future, still the largest futures conference ever held. Some of his books include G-Forces: The 35 Global Forces Restructuring Our Future, The Future Consumer, Future Consumer.com: The Webolution of Shopping to 2010 and Future Living: The Coming Web Lifestyle. Feather has an MBA from York University and is an adjunct professor there.
Clients Comments
Remarkable! A cogency and a clarity unsurpassed by any presentation on the future I've ever heard. We're giving your book to each franchisee around the world.
John M. Cranor III,
President & CEO, KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Intl
Topics
- "FUTURE SHOW"
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A dynamic "big picture" multimedia "show" that stretches people's minds and takes audiences outside the normal boundaries of their lives. Uplifts and empowers people, moving them towards positive change, both personally and professionally. Inspires them with fresh insights and direction.
- "FUTURE CHAT"
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Often used for a smaller, "closed-door" group of senior executives. Intimate, "talk-show" or "town-hall" format - perhaps to supplement a plenary Keynote - of "one-to-one" dialogue in a more intimate setting. Gives delegates a chance to ask personally-relevant follow-up questions. Leaves them better informed, with more useful "back-on-the-job" ideas.
- "FOOD for THOUGHT"
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Informative and entertaining "food for thought" on current hot topics facing your group. Highlights key trends and issues relevant to your profession or business. Recharges people's batteries with new ideas and insights. Enthuses them to capitalize on change with renewed focus and vigor.
- "FUTURE SEMINAR"
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Multimedia presentation specially organized for executive teams or seminar groups. Short modules interspersed with dynamic round table dialogue induces active debate on critical challenges and opportunities. Fosters team spirit, enthusiasm and strategic focus.