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Five fearless predictions for the smart business of the 2010s

Lending institutions had better start doing business smarter. From what
I have seen, and have been hearing, they haven't learned anything from
the recent collapse, which was brought about by the sub-prime lending
habits, and unsecured loans. They are doing it again. Haven't you
people learned anything?

Fearless, no. These are clear trends. However, what may not be as
evident is what will happen to companies who are not aware of how
information flow has changed business, and how customers are
responding - and leading - some of that change. A commenter here
mentioned banking (thought a bit out of context).

Consumers will drive new solutions as they both get tired of
irresponsible businesses, and as the internet and related data-
driven applications bring more options to people who might not
necessarily have the tech expertise, but who understand what needs
to be done on the business side.

For a preview of what we might experience and enjoy, look at how
"regular" people are creating entirely new businesses and
effectively branding themselves through platforms like Facebook,
YouTube, Craigslist and, of course, eBay. Sites like Etsy.com and
Elance.com are empowering people with skills, but who are shy on
resources. With stronger apps, business intelligence, more
sophisticated data structures and the specific application of AI,
we'll see many more SOA-type businesses that may, indeed, crush
ancient institutions like banks, insurance companies and medical
services.

It will happen.

A key term for 2010 will be authenticity.

Fading of the mandated 40-hour workweek:
this is, i think, the most troublesome and hopeful of possible trends.
troublesome because people will become even more workaholic and less personally, relationally focused.
hopeful that those people who work on developing their sense of self and emotional intelligence will take the opportunity to define, stay true to and be authentically "balanced" in their work and personal life.
Will be interesting to see what unfolds.
dr jim sellner, PhD.,DipC.

What is everyone worried about?? Obama is going to fix everything. Haven't any of you been listening?