Standard explanation of economic growth in the world. Majority of growing population will come from India & Southeast Asia.
Migration patterns will continue to see people from third world countries coming to first world ones.
This is not speaking of digital nomad lifestyle. Which is what I originally thought.
Huge urbanization of the world. Potentially because of less space. But arguably because their is more “opportunity” in urban environments.
Sustainability mentioned in two paragraphs.
Engineering professional is changing a lot.
Collaborative, multidisciplinary, entrepreneurial, and global.
I agree with all of the things said in this. But I think only about half of the statements made should actually be applied to educational institutions.
The Role and Influence of Technology
Historically, technology played a secondary and supportive role while social, economic, political, and cultural dimensions played a primary role. Today, technological innovation is actually leading these dimensions in the influence on humanity.
Half of the article is explaining what CEOs and companies want their employees to be like. This really felt exactly like what Dean was talking about.
Rise of the T-shaped individual:
written and oral communications, teamwork, critical thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship
Institutional Goals & Strategic Priorities
This was a general outline for the strategic plan. It was written very safely, very diplomatically.