Chris Walsh identifies six drivers that will shape the next five years.
As we begin 2012 a look back at the past four years supports the belief that the coming years will bring with them a range of issues that will cause stress for individuals businesses and governments across the globe. The most worrying of the effects of this stress is how it impacts long-term planning as this is often neglected in favour of more short-term and immediate concerns. The end result is a focus on the short-term that is ultimately harmful to long-term decision-making and the overall well-being of an individual business or nation. The global economy’s continued struggle with unemployment is an example of this in action. Individuals who might normally be focused on long-term concerns like...
