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How to Think Like a Futurist

WBT Systems

The Institute for the Future describes a signal as: “a small or local innovation or disruption that has the potential to grow in scale and geographic distribution…a new product, a new practice, a new market strategy, a new policy, or new technology… an event, a local trend, or an organization…a recently revealed problem or state of affairs.”.

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The Market for Adult Lifelong Learning

Leading Learning

billion by 2028, with generative AI being a major driver of growth. The drive to be competitive—combined, in many cases, with pressure from investors—often spurs commercial providers to focus more on innovation, particularly technological innovation, than academic and association providers. continuing education market as USD 93.25