Trend watcher / foresighter
The profession appears before 2020
Specialist in tracking the emergence of new trends in various branches of the economy, social life, politics, and culture, preparing reports on the influence of new trends on customer needs. In a long-term perspective, the ability to work with “images of the future” will become a versatile competency for any manager.
Trends
Professional skills and abilities
Systems thinking (ability to define and work with complex systems, including system engineering).
Cross-industry communication skills (understanding of technologies, processes, and market conditions in different related and unrelated sectors).
Ability to manage projects and processes.
Multilingual and multicultural abilities (fluent English and knowledge of a second foreign language, understanding of the national and cultural context of partner countries, and understanding of job specifics in foreign industries).
Client focus, ability to address customer requests.