Background Material for Focus Groups

Please review the following background material in advance of the Focus Group session.

The Visioning 2026 Concept Paper describes the Focus Group Process.

Notes from the dialogue groups conducted at the end of August -  Education, Energy, Generational Issues, Global Economy/Technology, Wellness

16 Trends identified by the Visioning 2026 project committee that may impact Norfolk and Madison County.

56 Trends identified by the Visioning 2026 project committee and commented on by Dr. Marvin Cetron prior to his presentation to local citizens on September 25, 2006.

Some clips from futurist Jim Carroll.  We suggest the following - The Olden Days; The Next Generation; and Hyperconnectivity.

Video clip from Thomas Friedman on the World is Flat - it is over an hour, so do prepare to spend some time! 

GM's idea for the car of the future - it will make us think differently about transportation and energy.

If these links got you to thinking and wanting more please visit our blog page and our links page.