ROHIT TALWAR GLOBAL FUTURIST.

Rohit Talwar is an internationally renowned futurist, award winning inspirational speaker, consultant and change agent. His core talent lies in motivating teams to think differently, act fast and be FIRST to the FUTURE. Rohit Talwar is a personal advisor to CEO's of global corporations, innovative start up companies and governments.

Rohit focuses on how companies can address emerging opportunities and risks, develop powerful and inspiring future visions and create organisations capable of achieving and sustaining peak performance in a fast changing environment. He is currently helping clients respond to the rise of Asia and is writing a book on China's impact on 21st century global businesses.

In January 2006 Rohit was profiled as one of the top 10 global futurists by the UK'd Independent Newspaper.

In October 2005, Rohit's keynote address on the Future of Travel received the prestigious stickiest guru award after being voted best speaker at Asia's largest travel conference.

Rohit has just completed an assignment running the largest Horizon Scanning and Futures Programme in Europe for UK Government and leading a study on the critical global trends over the next 50 years. He also facilitated the consultation for the UK MoD's major study on Strategic Trends 2030 and has recently completed the design and facilitation of an Accelerated Scenario Learning programme for a global pharmaceutical company.

He has written widely on futures, strategy and change and was the editor and lead author of the book Achieving Transformation and Renewal in Financial Services. He has appeared on BBC TV, CNBC and BBC Radio 4 to talk about future trends.

ADDING VALUE.
Rohit provides practical support to help his clients in critical ways

...To prepare them to cope with an uncertain future
...To identify ways of profiting from future insights
...To spot opportunities for innovation and enhanced customer service
...To rehearse the future using scenario planning and other techniques
...To spot and prepare for potential risks and uncertainties
...To 'future proof' their thinking
...To map out and take control of their personal futures.

SEIZE THE FUTURE.
Rohit uses experience gained from working on 5 continents to motivate organisations and individuals to challenge the orthodoxy, consider future possibilities and create their preferred futures.

He uses in-depth research, practical experience and powerful imagery to help people understand, act on and benefit from the complex trends, forces for change and uncertainties that are shaping our world. Rohit is most commonly asked to consult on and speak about the following topics

...Agility - How do you survive and thrive in a fast changing world?
....Foresight - How can we identify and benefit from key future global trends and drivers?
....Growth - What are the implications, opportunities and risks of EU enlargement?
....Strategy - How we develop focused, fast and flexible strategies?
....Imagination - Where can we exploit breakthrough technology?
....Innovation - How do we use foresight to drive rapid innovation and create new ventures?
....Change Leadership - How do we develop future-focused leaders and motivate our top talent to be first to the future?

KEYNOTE SPEAKER.
Rohit is a motivational keynote speaker with a reputation for inspiring audiences with cutting edge insights and practical how to advice. He was recently invited to share the platform with Arnold Schwarzenegger to discuss California's future in a changing global economy.

Rohit has delivered several keynote presentations recently including the joint conference of the California Economic Development Board and California Workforce Association, Berwin Leighton Paisner, Nationwide, Shell, Halliburton, BAe Systems, Whirlpool, the US Department of Defense, the Association of Chief Executives, Strategic Planning Society, DTI Foresight Programme, Professional Speakers Association, Fast Company Network San Diego, Defence Manufacturers Association and Cass Business School Risk Hub.


CORE SERVICES.
....Keynote Speaking
....Futures Events
....Futures Workshops and Training
....Board level Advice and Consultancy
....Research on Trends, Drivers and Wildcards
....Horizon Scanning Programmes
....Trend Analysis
....Accelerated Scenario Planning
....Futures Tools and Methods
....Future-Based Leadership Coaching

TESTIMONIALS.
I worked closely with Rohit on a project to develop a new approach to gathering strategic intelligence for our organisation. Rohit helped facilitate the development and acceptance of an innovative model through application of both his depth and breadth of knowledge of the area and his futures-focussed insight. He actively encouraged creative strategic thinking and learning across the organisation within a pragmatic and realistic framework. This combination proved invaluable in progressing the project to a successful outcome. Dr Ruth Hargreaves - Category Medical Manager - Pfizer Ltd

Your presentation on 'Future strategic trends and their implications for the defence and security market' was fascinating. It gave me a number of ideas and leads to follow, which have in turn influenced the strategy we have adopted for our small but technically leading edge company. Robert Lynch - Commercial Manager - Space Cryomagnetics Ltd.

The most enjoyable session I attended in 2003. I would look forward with interest to any future presentation of his. Paul Nicholson - IS R&D - HM Customs & Excise

Regardless of whether you are, one who runs towards the future or is sliding towards it, kicking and screaming, desperately holding on to the past, Rohit Talwar's seminar will give you pause. His energy and humor, coupled with extensive knowledge of the 'what could happen' and 'what if's' equip workshop participants with the knowledge to make decisions that affect their personal future as well as our corporate well-being. Julia Dozier - Program Development Manager - CLPCCD - California

The future is what we make it - this is where you start to see what it may look like. Well-researched and superbly presented, this will challenge your strategic thinkers. Ian Fuller - Sales Manager - BAE SYSTEMS

Rohit's talk is a must for any organisation wishing to reach their potential understanding possible future changesdevelopments is critical for effective strategic thinking. His presentation was extremely informative, leading-edge, entertaining and essential viewing Malcolm Lewis CEO - Strategic Value Partners

One of the most informative presentations I have heard in a long time. I believe that anyone involved with Strategic Planning would be very well served hearing Mr. Talwar speak. Alex Dimitrew - Manager, International Business Development - Lockheed Martin USA

Rohit, you were amazing! I loved the way you blended issues about the future with practical, real, how-to-benefit-from-this type of information. Your insights were clear, understandable and in plain English. Your insights into the future are based on sound reasoning and information. Great job! Terry L. Brock - President & CEO, Achievement Systems, Inc USA

Rohit is a confident and assured speaker in front of large or small audiences, with an excellent grasp of his subject matter. Karl Cunion - Assistant Director, Foresight - UK Office of Science and Technology

Very original and interesting Admiral Paul HABERT - EADS Political AffairsFRANCE

There is nothing bushiness and individuals desire more than to look into the future. We will give almost anything to know what's going to happen next. Listening to Rohit was one of the most interesting and rewarding experience I've enjoyed in a very long time. Not a book report but instead an insightful and attention grabbing experience from a credentialed expert. W Mitchell, CPAE Co - Founding Chairman, Vermont Castings, Inc.

The intellectual rigor of Rohit's presentational approach, his probing analysis and his engaging rhetorical questions make his audiences part of the journey. Neil Sutherland OBE - Director - Carillion Defence

Thought Provoking. Interesting. Mind-bending. Scary I loved it! The most interesting speech Ive heard in a very long time. Sue Maloney Career Manager City of San Bernardino Alta Loma CA

This is electrical, impressive and yes, frightening thinking, but delivered in an assured and polished manner. Patricia Wheatley Burt - Principal - Trafalgar The People Business

The Dubai audience is a tough crowd to please - and keep entertained - Rohit did both with a level of energy, insight, enthusiasm and professionalism that has left them wanting a lot more. When organizing an event, Rohit exemplifies exactly what you want from a visionary keynote speaker and chairman responsive and involved during the planning stages and sensitive and committed to the audiences needs throughout the event. As a speaker he delivers a well researched, highly engaging and consistently practical vision of how to make the future work for you. As a conference Chairman he is professional, thoroughly prepared and well organized. Top marks for Rohit from everyone involved, I would have no hesitation in recommending him at anytime. James Magee - Director - 1st World CEO Forum - Dubai February 2006

Everyone here has been really impressed with your insights and your willingness to spend time ensuring that all the themes and messages resonate with our partners so that they are able to apply these insights to their own world. We have worked with many keynote speakers in the past and you really stand out in terms of your accessibility to us and your genuine interest in what we are trying to achieve. Global Law Firm

The insight Rohit Talwar brings to examination of future trends is always expressed in an entertaining, compelling, coherent and challenging manner. This is a 'must' for all who are trying to understand an increasingly turbulent business environment and build this into their strategic plans. His ability to create an engaging debate with his audience always makes his sessions a thought provoking occasion. Richard Smart - Former Head of Business Development - Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals

Rohit's presentation content and style never fails to engage and excite audiences - professionals from every industry should take the time to stop and listen Joby Turner- Head of Business Development - IQPC Conferences

SPEAKING TOPICS
...Future Trends
...Strategic Development
...Environment Energy Sustainability
...International Affairs
...Technology Science
...Facilitator MC

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