The Future of Growth and Industries webcast series: Trends to watch for 2020 Original Publication Date: April 17, 2017 CPE Credit is not available for viewing archived programs
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Our speakers Nichole Jordan (moderator) National Managing Partner Clients, Markets and Industries Grant Thornton @NicholeJordan26 www.linkedin.com/in/nicholeajordan Vishal Chawla National Managing Principal, Risk Advisory Services Grant Thornton @vishalchawla01 www.linkedin.com/in/vishalchawla Steve Perkins National Managing Director Technology Industry Grant Thornton @StevePerkinsGT www.linkedin.com/in/steven-perkins-56332211 Jeff French National Managing Partner Consumer & Industrial Products Industry Grant Thornton @jfrenchgt www.linkedin.com/in/jefffrench1 Eric Meade Futurist and Founder Whole Mind Strategy Group @ericmeade www.linkedin.com/in/ericmeade 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 4
The Future of Growth and Industries We are focused on research results based on a recent survey of 1,000 business leaders Results included the impact of technology and globalization as companies face the future 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 5
Learning objectives Cite emerging trends based on research findings highlighted in the webcast Assess likely scenarios that will develop based on trends Describe the impact on industries and individual businesses 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 6
Internationalism vs. Populism
Our clients are not shy about telling us that uncertainty is just a fact of life regardless of company size, location or industry. They see increasingly sophisticated and pervasive technology developments as exciting, if risky. They watch as global populism reshapes the world in ways they didn t expect. They need to take bold action. 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 8
Research findings discussion What are the implications of recent momentum toward populism? 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 9
Research findings discussion Company puts a high priority on expanding into new markets 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 10
Research findings discussion What type of synthesis do you foresee as company strategies, business models and operations adapt to populist shift? 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 11
Research findings discussion Companies prioritize building stronger customer relationships 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 12
Research findings discussion What types of roles/jobs might benefit from the changing internationalism vs. populism shift? 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 13
Technology Disruption
Future focus on technology Enabler or disruptor? 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 15
Research findings discussion How will technology continue to fuel opportunities for growth? 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 16
Research findings discussion Companies place high priority on balancing opportunity and risk 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 17
Research findings discussion How will technological change impact corporate operations and the workforce? 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 18
Research findings discussion Companies plan to automate processes and improve process efficiency over the next 3 years 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 19
Research findings discussion How have risk profiles changed? How might they continue to change? 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 20
Research findings discussion Respondents who agree their risk management function is largely compliance-based based on past 12 mo. EBITDA 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 21
Research findings discussion What can companies do now to understand and manage the potential risks of future technology change? 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 22
Questions?
Our speakers Nichole Jordan (moderator) National Managing Partner Clients, Markets and Industries Grant Thornton @NicholeJordan26 www.linkedin.com/in/nicholeajordan Vishal Chawla National Managing Principal, Risk Advisory Services Grant Thornton @vishalchawla01 www.linkedin.com/in/vishalchawla Steve Perkins National Managing Director Technology Industry Grant Thornton @StevePerkinsGT www.linkedin.com/in/steven-perkins-56332211 Jeff French National Managing Partner Consumer & Industrial Products Industry Grant Thornton @jfrenchgt www.linkedin.com/in/jefffrench1 Eric Meade Futurist and Founder Whole Mind Strategy Group @ericmeade www.linkedin.com/in/ericmeade 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 24
Disclaimer This Grant Thornton LLP presentation is not a comprehensive analysis of the subject matters covered and may include proposed guidance that is subject to change before it is issued in final form. All relevant facts and circumstances, including the pertinent authoritative literature, need to be considered to arrive at conclusions that comply with matters addressed in this presentation. The views and interpretations expressed in the presentation are those of the presenters and the presentation is not intended to provide accounting or other advice or guidance with respect to the matters covered. For additional information on matters covered in this presentation, contact your Grant Thornton, LLP adviser. 2017 Grant Thornton International Ltd. All rights reserved. 25
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