offer cases workshops presentations catalouge details speakers references publications overview members reports scenario magazine euroconstruct articles books global scanning review newsletter about us history employees cifs latin america jobs contact search latest news iss 2020 vision future of service management report cifs is proud to launch the 5th and final white book in the iss 2020 vision series the future of service management . together with iss a s ifma and corenet global plus 12 subject matter experts we have created a unique piece of research which provide insights into where service management is heading in the future . a must read for anybody involved in service ... read iss 2020 vision life in the anthropocene scenario 05 2016 scenario magazine in this issue s main article we explore the anthropocene one of the most hotly debated concepts of our time . it signifies a new man made geological age which more and more scientists now agree we are living in . we interviewed author roy scranton who is among the most significant voices in the debate about mankind s future in the anthropocene . other articles and topics in this issue include lost in big data a conversation with judy wajcman wildcard supercurrency marijuana rush the new wild frontier planned obsolescence hacktivism and slacktivism photo series 5 hours later news on technology and science futures past the binishell dome home blogs books podcast tech trends ideas vision and more ... read scenario 05 2016 requires login data & genomics realising the nordic data goldmine upcoming conference on october 4th cifs invites you to a conference where we explore the genetic paradigm and its opportunities within health . the conference data & genomics realising the nordic data gold mine is being held as part of the week of health & innovation www.whinn.dk in odense and examines the potential inherent in the enormous amounts of social and health data of the nordic countries a gold mine for research development and business . we do not see these data being used enough . senior experts and other key stakeholders will gather together to address questions such as what are the challenges and barriers that restrict the use of data with regard to personal and public health read more and register for the event the rise and fall of future culture scenario 04 2016 scenario magazine many no longer see the future as something we shape positively through choices and insights but rather as something threatening approaching us . is this change in our perception of the future a temporary aberration from the norm or are we witnessing a more profound change in western culture other topics and articles include slow tea moving fast the age of symbiosis fighting crime before it happens nature and technology a false dichotomy news on technology and science empowerment in the fourth industrial revolution wildcard corporate intervention photo series sleeping boys by ada bligaard s by futures past return of the isolator sociotech blogs books podcasts tech trends ideas visions and more ... read scenario 04 2016 requires login global scanning review 03 2016 members report in this issue we look at retail secrets the skill box food pharmacists the church of virtual reality emoji commerce crowdsourcing democracy natural learning uber police swarm intelligence hyper accountability digital work marketplaces memory manipulation and much more . read issue 03 2016 individual resilience survival guide for the 21st century members report cifs examines the skills humans will need to survive in a more demanding globalised world that is characterised by high levels of technological interdependence and individualised urban living . as social structures continue to be rebuilt throughout the 21st century what competencies will be needed at the individual level in the future in order to perform at work and succeed in life read individual resilience survival guide for the 21st century requires login resilience at roskilde festival 2016 upcoming event come backstage get inspiration the latest knowledge and a unique learning experience with roskilde festival novozymes and the copenhagen institute for futures studies . friday july 1st at 9 00 to 17 00 at roskilde festival you and your colleagues get unique insights into the resilient and dynamic roskilde festival . read more here why so serious scenario 03 2016 scenario magazine several large scale trends are shaping the future of languages and communication globalisation is pushing globish towards becoming history s first global language new technology makes real time translation and robot journalism possible and visual communication is making a comeback in the form of the emoji . other topics and articles include what will human beings do in the future a quick catfix diagnosis culture yes please or no thanks humane computations future ... leaders this is an eggplant eu towards 2030 photo series russian dolls by ekaterina juskowski futures past the rca whirlpool miracle kitchen blogs books podcasts scenarios tech trends ideas visions and more ... read scenario 03 2016 requires login global scanning review 02 2016 members report in this issue we look at cool mapping gaming the city skyfarms employer banks university 2.0 digital empires new collective intelligence anti sales interactive billboards the future market 72 seasons the social ego art gyms virtual hugs and much more . read issue 02 2016 radar shield and sword in the face of natural disaster and economic turmoil resilience is moving up on the agenda of organizations and communities and ultimately it matters to all of us how do we as individuals cope with unexpected impacts in an increasingly uncertain reality read about how to be resilient in the 21st century . how to be resilient in the 21st century the radar the shield and the sword members report resilience helps organizations and communities adapt before change occurs . this report builds awareness and understanding of resilience as a means for reducing long term costs and creating opportunities . we provide insight into how organizations and communities can apply resilience with three tools called the radar the shield and the sword . made in collaboration with dbi og novozymes read how to be resilient in the 21st century the radar the shield and the sword requires login love scenario 02 2016 scenario magazine women s liberation the educational gap between the genders and online dating come together in these years to create a disruptive change in the conditions for love . in this issue we take a closer look at the future of heterosexual love life dating and family formation . other topics and articles include locavorism picked apart your children s jobs have yet to be invented a market for pollution future ... dating return of the car filter bubbles mental doping yes please or no thanks eu towards 2030 futures past the year of the smoke free cigarette photo series philosophy in the bedroom by sofie amalie klougart blogs books scenarios tech trends ideas visions and more ... read scenario 02 2016 requires login global scanning review 01 2016 members report in this issue we look at peak content ocean business universal service platforms the death of digits threat scores the social supermarket collective micro entrepreneurs sleep inequality nascent objects economics of happiness immersive journalism and much more . read issue 01 2016 the overlooked consumers members report in a time of tectonic demographic shifts increasing polarisation and rapid acceleration we witness changing consumer markets and consumer behaviours . we explore several different social trends and share insights on how such developments are leading to the emergence and continued development of underestimated and even seemingly forgotten consumer segments . by focusing in on more ignored segment groups we are opening up the field and mapping other global consumer opportunities for companies to address and pay attention to in order to better navigate the complex world of the future . read the overlooked consumers requires login future of europe members report for many centuries europe was the dominant continent in the world economically culturally and politically . however europe currently faces a number of challenges with long shadows . these include the repercussions of the financial crisis but also great demographic changes and a growing number of refugees and migrants . this members report examines 5 central and comprehensive themes that will characterise europe towards 2030 and present a vision of what europe could look like in the future . read future of europe requires login global scanning review 06 2015 members report in this issue we look at reality editors promise trackers maps from the mind time and talent swapping industry convergence para professionals smart mirrors niche membership retailing passive buying ethno parenting mood meals forest baths molecule scanners and much more . read issue 06 2015 total control scenario 01 2016 scenario magazine by 2020 the amount of devices connected to the web will have increased exponentially perhaps reaching a total of as many as 50 billion objects online . in this issue s main article we explore how the internet of things can be both a force for good governance and transparency and a tool for unprecedented social control . other topics and articles include if you want to make money tomorrow you should read heidegger today the genetic revolution of the future the internet of animals wildcard life beyond earth photo series tokyo suits you by tobias selnaes markussen futures past chlorella and the end to world hunger fully automated retail yes or no ideas visions trends and more ... read scenario 01 2016 requires login iss 2020 vision future of outsourcing and perspectives for facility management report in close collaboration with cifs iss has released their newest white book as part of the iss 2020 vision series . iss 2020 vision the future of outsourcing and perspectives for facility management is the fourth book in the series and provides tangible solutions to the changing outsourcing environment in the future . the white book presents the results based on a global survey conducted in collaboration with corenet global combined with a number of in depth interviews with international outsourcing experts . read iss 2020 vision the institute right now tweets about cifsactivities from futuresstudies copenhagen institute for futures studies founded in 1970 by professor thorkil kristensen former minister of finance and secretary general of the oecd . we strengthen the basis for decision making in public and private organizations by creating awareness of the future and highlighting its importance to the present . select your own entrance to the future newsletter membership presentations magazines reports projects about us who we are contact employees members contact the webmaster 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