5 key trends redefining australia
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Mark McCrindle is a social researcher with an international reputation for tracking the emerging trends and analysing the diverse generations. He is the Director of McCrindle Research, whose clients include over 100 multinational organisations. His highly valued research and reports have developed his renown as a futurist, demographer and social commentator. Mark is highly regarded for his engaging presentations whether they be keynote addresses at conferences, boardroom briefings or facilitated workshops.TRANSCRIPT
Understanding the Times:A snapshot of 5 key trends impacting Australia.
Mark McCrindle,
Social Researcher.
www.mccrindle.com.au
Trend 1. Technology
Accelerating Timeline
1956TV in Australia
13 years to reach50 million
1991WWW launched
4 years to reach50 million
2006Facebook opens
12 months to reach50 million
2012Kony 2012
Youtube video
4 days to reach50 million
Closed book exams
Memorising “just in case”
Teacher (what)
Clinical classroom:Block out distractions
Industrial system
Curriculum driven (3Rs)
Open book world
Accessing “just in time”
Coach (how)
Innovative aesthetic:Stimulates learning
Organic environment
Learner-centric
Engaging Learners in Changing Times
THE MOST ASKED QUESTIONS IN AUSTRALIA
What is Gangnam style?
What is love?
Why is the sky blue?
Why is my internet so slow?
When is daylight savings?
When is Fathers’ Day?
THE MOST ASKED QUESTIONS IN AUSTRALIA
How is coal formed?
How is honey made?
Where is Chuck Norris?
Where is my iPhone?
Who is Julian Assange?
Who is Kony?
Trend 2. Demography
Population Growth: Today
11.5 million2.6 million at church
23 million1.6 million at church
1972
2012
2052
Trend 3. Generationally
Trend 4. Community
Timeline
Today:
Traditionally:
Education Career Retirement
Ed 3 Career 4 Semi-Retirement Work Retirement
Ed 1 Career 1 Ed 2 Career 2 Career 3
Trend 5. Community
Life priorities
Life satisfaction
Session SummaryThe 4 Rs:
Real
Relevant
Responsive
Relational
