Forces Shaping the Future World of Business

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IBM conducts annual global research on the evolving role of c-level executives in the decade of smart.

They also interviewed 3600 students around the world on their views of forces shaping the future of business. Worth a look.

A snapshot of insights:

You have to base decisions in facts not instinct, but you have to act rapidly which involves a little bit of experience and trusting in yourself. ~ Student Perspective: Mexico

My generation has a completely different view and understanding of unbounded, unlimited social connectivity, science and technology and cultural conglomeration that leads to more open, interconnected ambitions. ~ Student Perspective: U.S.A

I think it's high time to manipulate as much data as possible in order to understand this changing world in a better way. ~ Student Perspective: Argentina

Posted by: The Global Small Business Blog