Mr. Barlow holds a Masters Degree in Management from the University of Notre Dame and is a member of the Graduate School faculty at the University of San Francisco.

An invigorating speaker, Barlow explores economic, technological, social, and political trends that are anticipated into the next century. He suggests personal, professional, and organizational strategies which can be used to navigate these changes and create a preferred future.

Ed Barlow is President of Creating the Future, Inc., an organization dedicated to trend spotting and strategic planning facilitation. In addition to his extensive speaking and consulting schedule, he is interviewed regularly by the media. He has also testified before Congress on several occasions regarding issues of workforce, transportation, and tourism.

Ed's keen insights into the process of change and expert facilitation skills have been used to design and implement special corporate, association, and community meetings, think-tanks and strategic planning activities. Barlow is one of a few great speakers able to deliver meaningful information about the future in a dynamic and entertaining manner. He captivates audiences with his intuitive and well-studied perspective. His well-organized, thought-provoking, and media-supported presentations affirm his reputation as a top futurist. You will long remember his power-packed message!

Attending a presentation by Mr. Barlow is to travel into the uncharted territory of the 21st century. Participants learn to discover emerging trends and explore the attitudes, emotional reactions, and empowerment strategies that are so vital to succeed in the world of tomorrow. Key elements of his programs focus on such areas as developing insight, scanning for emerging trends, rethinking and restructuring relationships, and shaping preferred futures.

Presentation Topics...

• Journey Through The 21st Century
• Looking Backwards from Tomorrow
• Leading in a Continuum of Change
• Creating The Future
• Creating a Competitive Human Capital Advantage