An analysis of future challenges across industry based on recent research. The presentation features technology disruption and internationalism as key themes.

1. April 17, 2017
The Future of Growth
and Industries webcast
series: Trends to watch
for 2020

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• We are focused on
research results based on
a recent survey of 1,000
business leaders
• Results included the
impact of technology and
globalization as
companies face the future
The Future of Growth and Industries

3. Internationalism vs.
Populism

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Our clients are not shy about telling us that uncertainty is
just a fact of life—regardless of company size, location or
industry. They see increasingly sophisticated and pervasive
technology developments as exciting, if risky. They watch
as global populism reshapes the world in ways they didn’t
expect. They need to take bold action.

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What are the implications of recent momentum toward
populism?
Research findings discussion

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Company puts a high priority on expanding into new
markets
Research findings discussion

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What type of synthesis do you foresee as company
strategies, business models and operations adapt to
populist shift?
Research findings discussion

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Research findings discussion
Companies prioritize
building stronger customer
relationships

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What types of roles/jobs might benefit from the changing
internationalism vs. populism shift?
Research findings discussion

10. Technology
Disruption

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Future focus on technology
Enabler or disruptor?

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How will technology continue to fuel opportunities for
growth?
Research findings discussion

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Companies place high priority on balancing opportunity
and risk
Research findings discussion

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How will technological change impact corporate operations
and the workforce?
Research findings discussion

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Companies plan to automate processes and improve
process efficiency over the next 3 years
Research findings discussion

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How have risk profiles changed? How might they continue
to change?
Research findings discussion

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Respondents who agree
their risk management
function is largely
compliance-based – based
on past 12 mo. EBITDA
Research findings discussion

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What can companies do now to understand and manage
the potential risks of future technology change?
Research findings discussion

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Connect with our speakers
Nichole Jordan
National Managing Partner
Clients, Markets and Industries
Grant Thornton
@NicholeJordan26
www.linkedin.com/in/nicholeajordan
Jeff French
National Managing Partner
Consumer & Industrial Products Industry
Grant Thornton
@jfrenchgt
www.linkedin.com/in/jefffrench1
Steve Perkins
National Managing Director
Technology Industry
Grant Thornton
@StevePerkinsGT
www.linkedin.com/in/steven-perkins-56332211
Vishal Chawla
National Managing Principal,
Risk Advisory Services
Grant Thornton
@vishalchawla01
www.linkedin.com/in/vishalchawla
Eric Meade
Futurist and Founder
Whole Mind Strategy Group
@ericmeade
www.linkedin.com/in/ericmeade

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