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Rohit Talwar
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 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.
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.
Rohit's Exploits
In January 2006 Rohit was profiled as one of the top 10 global futurists by the UK's 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?
"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."
Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals
"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."
Space Cryomagnetics Ltd
"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."
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."
BAE SYSTEMS
“Rohit's talk is a must for any organisation wishing to reach their potential; understanding possible future changes/developments is critical for effective strategic thinking. His presentation was extremely informative, leading-edge, entertaining and essential viewing”
Strategic Value Partners
“Very original and interesting”
EADS Political Affairs/FRANCE
"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. "
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