Podcast appearances and mentions of sheryl connelly

From the Jetsons to Blade Runner, flying cars have long been part of our vision for the future. They're also closer than ever to becoming a reality. On this two-part episode of POLITICO Tech, host Steven Overly explores why this fascination has persisted for over a century, and whether the sky-bound vehicles being built today are all that sci-fi promised they would be. Today's show features Jeremy White, WIRED senior innovation editor, and Sheryl Connelly, the former futurist for Ford Motor Company. Tomorrow's episode features Michael Whitaker, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration, who actually worked at a flying car company before heading up the FAA, and Jim Dukhovny, the founder and CEO of Alef Aeronatics, who is trying to bring flying cars to the mainstream…for $300,000 a pop.

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell start the show by discussing the 2022 edition of the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. Sheryl Connelly, Chief Futurist with Ford Motor Company, joins us for a talk about the Looking Further with Ford Trend Report, an annual study of future social, environmental, and economic trends. Tom has a quiz on the Opel brand for Damon and Jill, and Damon runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a test-drive review of the 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport plug-in hybrid. 

Dr. Olajide Williams, Chief of Staff of Neurology at Columbia University and Founder of Hip Hop Public Health, discusses the latest on vaccines and the Omicron variant. Sheryl Connelly, Chief Futurist at Ford, breaks down the annual auto trends report. Chris Malik, Managing Director at KeyBanc Capital Markets, discusses the IPO outlook for 2022. Peter Robison, Projects and Investigations Reporter for Bloomberg News, explains how the National Association of Realtors is working to make amends to Black Americans. And we Drive to the Close with Dave Gilreath, CIO at Innovative Portfolios. Hosts: Carol Massar and Katie Greifeld. Producer: Paul Brennan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Dr. Olajide Williams, Chief of Staff of Neurology at Columbia University and Founder of Hip Hop Public Health, discusses the latest on vaccines and the Omicron variant. Sheryl Connelly, Chief Futurist at Ford, breaks down the annual auto trends report. Chris Malik, Managing Director at KeyBanc Capital Markets, discusses the IPO outlook for 2022. Peter Robison, Projects and Investigations Reporter for Bloomberg News, explains how the National Association of Realtors is working to make amends to Black Americans. And we Drive to the Close with Dave Gilreath, CIO at Innovative Portfolios. Hosts: Carol Massar and Katie Greifeld. Producer: Paul Brennan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Techstination interview: Ford looks at the future of the planet, mobility & more: Futurist Sheryl Connelly

Ford's chief futurist Sheryl Connelly discusses the automotive brand's 2022 Trend Report, which explores the macro trends set to shape the next few decades of consumer engagement. From the future of family to work and socialising, Connelly reveals how businesses can embrace the power and potential of change. We also examine the Innovation of the Week and The Next Big Opportunity with Stylus experts.

It's no secret that technology has changed the way businesses operate and how people live all over the world—and it's only going to change our future faster as time goes on. In this episode of the Powered Services Podcast, hosts Dan Tomaszewski and Will Bishop invite Sheryl Connelly, Chief Futurist for Ford Motor Company, to the show to have an honest conversation about looking to the future.

Today's podcast is the second of a two-part interview with Sabrina Sullivan and Sheryl Connelly, both being futurists at Ford. They clock trends and patterns in consumer behavior so Ford can best plan for the future of motor vehicles. Today we discuss in detail some of those trends, and methods to research them.  Duration: 34m 08s

Today's podcast is the first of a two-part interview with Sabrina Sullivan and Sheryl Connelly, both being futurists at Ford. They clock trends and patterns in consumer behavior so Ford can best plan for the future of motor vehicles. Today we discuss what Futurism is and how it works within Ford Motors.  Duration: 31m 35s

For nine years, Ford Motor Company has been trying to understand trends and attitudes of consumers with its annual Ford Trends report. With the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic affecting Americans and people worldwide, one might expect a largely negative outcome for the survey. But, Sheryl Connelly, Ford's global consumer trends and futuring manager points out some optimism they were able to find. Not to mention, working from home means we may be using our cars for a quiet business call - or just to escape.In this episode, we spend some time learning about some of the conclusions discovered in the global survey of 14 countries conducted in fourth quarter 2020. We also spent some time with Sheryl discussing autonomous vehicle development and Ford's perspective on emissions. Click and have a listen!Episode ResourcesThe 2021 Ford Trends report: https://corporate.ford.com/microsites/fordtrends/index.htmlhttps://corporate.ford.com/microsites/fordtrends/index.htmlFORD ACQUIRES ICONIC MICHIGAN CENTRAL STATION AS CENTERPIECE OF NEW DETROIT CAMPUS TO USHER IN FORD'S SMART, CONNECTED FUTURE:https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2018/06/19/ford-acquires-iconic-michigan-central-station.html#

We speak to Sheryl Connelly, futurist at Ford about the trends we will see in the future. Plus, we speak to oil broker Matt Stanley of StarFuels on the rise in oil prices - and how high the world's vaccine campaigns could push them? And we look at how healthy delivery company KCal has navigated the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, we look to the future. In a post-pandemic world, it's looking like things will not snap back to "normal" that was January of 2020.  In fact, some of the changes could be pretty big. So I talked about it with Sheryl Connelly. She's Ford Motor Company's head futurist and they just released their Ford Trends report. Here's a link: Some of the topics we cover in this episode: Stress and pressures on people due to the pandemic The desire for people to escape and how they do A renewed focus on family and friends  Gaps on inequality and inequity  How people buy has changed, accelerating trends already in motion The rise of personal transportation like bikes and vehicles, where sales have boomed How personal sustainability trends changed (remember straw shaming? That's not a thing anymore) while companies are focusing on new tech like electric vehicle. This is as a number of people think the pandemic will have a net negative impact on the environment, long-term Also: TCF and Huntington Banks are merging, we'll have some details; and Coronavirus vaccines are rolling out from Pfizer's facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 

In this episode hear from Sheryl Connelly, Chief Futurist at Ford Motor Company as we discuss the future of business and how to continue innovation during these uncertain times.

Ford’s Sheryl Connelly on how COVID-19 could influence our attitudes and actions, forever change the mindset of Generation Z, and spark a return of the trusty road trip.

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Sheryl Connelly, Head of Global Trends and Futuring at Ford Motor Company. She discusses what it’s like to consider situations much like the COVID-19 pandemic way before it even occurs and how leaders should consider scenario planning as a must-have capability in the future. Of course, Sheryl speaks about her ‘Top Three’  - from her family who helps her bring empathy, to remarkable professionals from all over the world, to her breakfast club that helps her stay true to and take care of herself. And you have to hear what she has to say about simply listening to be able to think about tomorrow. About Sheryl Connelly Sheryl Connelly has served as Ford Motor Company’s futurist for more than a decade. She is responsible for identifying global trends, exploring potential implications and cascading these insights on futuring to organizations throughout the company, including design, product development and corporate strategy. She is a member of the Global Advisory Council on transportation for the World Economic Forum. Fast Company magazine named her one of the Most Creative People in Business in 2013 and 2015. Connelly has been a featured speaker at TED Global, appeared on CBS This Morning , CNBC’s Fast Money and NPR’s All Things Considered with Robert Siegel. Before working for Ford, she practiced law. In addition to a juris doctorate, Connelly holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s in business administration. When her schedule permits, she teaches design research at Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. Show Highlights Segment 1: Overview 0:55        The ‘new normal’. 2:49        Collaboration and innovation during the pandemic. (Article Link) 6:16        Sheryl Connelly – Chief Futurist at Ford Motor Company. 8:15        The path to becoming a futurist. 13:56      The role of the futurist – no one can predict the future; consider what can happen if assumptions are incorrect. 18:30      The rise of hope in times of uncertainty. Segment 2: The “Top Three” 21:25      Sheryl’s ‘Top Three’: Her Husband, Children, and Siblings – Having a diverse spectrum of perspectives to see your blind spots and biases. 25:36      Empathy is the skill most needed for effective leadership. 26:37      Sheryl’s ‘Top Three’: Network of Remarkable Provocative Thinkers – Specialist individuals who know nothing about cars. (Bill Ford TED Talk. Sheryl Connelly TED Talk.) 29:22      Examples of Remarkable Provocative Thinkers (Jaron Lanier). 36:29      Bringing unlikely connections together – the polite contrarian. 42:00      Sheryl’s ‘Top Three’: The Harlan Mom Breakfast Club – sharing life and challenges. Segment 3: Disruption & Transformation 45:00      Think through the long-term consequences of your actions. 47:26      “Things will be different, but that usually means they’ll be better.” 50:50      “The status quo exists because it works for somebody.” 52:10      Courage as a capability. Segment 4: Leadership & Wrapping Up 54:05      “When we listen to people, we tend to listen with the notion of what are we going to say next. But what if we shifted to listening with the intent to understand.” 56: 38     “You can’t have empathy without listening.” 57:08      Stay safe. Be healthy. Take care of your loved ones. 57:42      Visit FordTrends.com Additional Information Contact Sheryl Connelly: Sheryl’s LinkedIn Contact Gregg Garrett: Gregg’s LinkedIn Gregg’s Twitter Gregg’s Bio Contact CGS Advisors: Website LinkedIn Twitter

Bloomberg News State Department Reporter Nick Wadhams discusses his story: U.S. saying airstrike against Iranian thwarted ‘imminent attack'. Michael Rea, CEO at Rx Savings Solutions, talks about the outlook for prescription drug pricing. Sheryl Connelly, Ford's Chief Futurist, breaks down a 2020 Global Trend Report. Bloomberg News Real Estate Reporter Oshrat Carmiel shares her insight on Manhattan home sales declining. And we Drive to the Close with David Dietze, President at Point View Wealth Management. Hosts: Jason Kelly and Taylor Riggs. Producer: Doni Holloway. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bloomberg News State Department Reporter Nick Wadhams discusses his story: U.S. saying airstrike against Iranian thwarted ‘imminent attack’. Michael Rea, CEO at Rx Savings Solutions, talks about the outlook for prescription drug pricing. Sheryl Connelly, Ford’s Chief Futurist, breaks down a 2020 Global Trend Report. Bloomberg News Real Estate Reporter Oshrat Carmiel shares her insight on Manhattan home sales declining. And we Drive to the Close with David Dietze, President at Point View Wealth Management. Hosts: Jason Kelly and Taylor Riggs. Producer: Doni Holloway.

What does the future hold for equipment manufacturers? We asked one of the world’s most well-known experts in future trends in technology, Sheryl Connelly. Connelly holds the title of Chief Futurist at the Ford Motor Company, and publishes the Annual “Looking Further with Ford” trends report. For more than 20 years, she’s been tasked with helping company executives prepare for what’s on the third horizon. In this episode, she talks about the importance of applying a futurist mindset to the heavy equipment industry and seven trends that are reshaping the business world on a global scale. Music by Little Glass Men / CC BY 4.0

George Magnus, associate at the China Centre at Oxford University and former chief economist of UBS, on the slowdown in China’s economy, and China-U.S. trade relations. Noah Feldman, Harvard Law Professor and Bloomberg Opinion columnist, discusses his column: "Trump’s Tweeting His Post-Presidency Defense Now." Kathleen Gaffney, Co-Director of Diversified Fixed Income at Eaton Vance, on bond markets and her outlook for 2019. Sheryl Connelly, Ford's futurist, discusses 2019 trends in technology and artificial technology. 

How does a Jetson's future—with autonomous cars, smart roads, and the cities of tomorrow—become a reality? We talk shop with Ford Motor's in-house futurist Sheryl Connelly on this week's episode.

The world is changing, and consumers are changing right alongside it. That's the biggest takeaway from the 2018 Looking Further with Ford Trends Report. With political unrest, natural disasters, and a growing spotlight on social inequality around the world, the tone of this year's report is much different than previous years. Sheryl Connelly, Ford's futurist and the lead of the report, says consumers are feeling the pace of change. Sheryl and her team talked to 9,000 people in nine countries and identified trends that will shape how consumers think, act, and buy in 2018. The Edge of Reason There's no doubt that recent global changes have affected everything we do. 75% of respondents around the world and 80% in the U.S. agreed that people are growing increasingly intolerant of opposing views. These changes can be overwhelming and can greatly contribute to the fabric of our global society, especially with such polarized opinions. Activist Awakening Perhaps one of the positive elements of the recent change and unrest is that people are realizing they can no longer be complacent. The vast majority of people in the survey said they are overwhelmed by the changes that are happening. But nearly 75% of those surveyed said they believe individuals can make a difference in the world. Consumers are recognizing the importance of understanding what is going on around them and taking a stand to make the world better in any way they can. Minding the Gap One of the biggest hot-button issues is inequality in everything from education to employment and living costs. More than 80% of adults around the world said they are concerned about the large gap between the rich and the poor. A growing number of entrepreneurs and companies are looking for creative solutions to narrow the gap between the privileged and the underprivileged. The Compassionate Conscience Our modern society has made it easier than ever to know what is going on around the world, which consumers feel is both good and bad. Half of all adults say following the news daily is stressful, and the majority of people surveyed said they are overwhelmed by the suffering in the world. It's hard to escape the bad news, but people have learned to ease the pain by being compassionate. More than 75% of respondents also said that they think their actions can lead to positive change. Mending the Mind Lately there has been a lot more attention on the link between physical and mental health as consumers realize that they can't have a healthy body without strong emotional well-being. An increasing number of companies and governments are starting mindfulness efforts, and employers are starting to recognize that if they want employees to be productive, they need to think about the whole picture. Retail Therapy Consumers have longed turned to shopping as a way to relieve stress and other emotions, but lately they have been re-thinking how effective shopping really is to bringing them happiness. For many people (66% of adults globally), the experience of shopping is more enjoyable than the actual purchase. Because of this, many leading companies are creating experiential stores to showcase the brand without actually having any products for sale. Helplessly Exposed Big data is a huge part of how companies do business, but more than three-quarters of survey respondents say they find it creepy when companies know too much about them. The recent push has been towards privacy and transparency—most consumers don't mind that companies have some data on them, but brands need to be open about what data they have and not have too much or use it in inappropriate ways. Technology's Tipping Point Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, especially in areas like artificial intelligence and automation. The views on these developments are split with 52% of adults saying they think AI will do more harm than good and many people saying being inundated by new technology is overwhelming. Singled Out Instead of following the traditional path of marriage and parenthood, more consumers are staying single. In fact, half of the U.S. population is single, and there are now more single people than married people in the U.S. for the first time ever. The majority of adults surveyed around the world said they believe single people are treated differently than married people. Big Plans for Big Cities Cities are growing, and 75% of the world's population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050. To make things more efficient and showcase the potential of cities, they need to be made smarter. Nearly 90% of people around the world think cities need better transportation options, but smart cities also include creating healthier and happier places through master planning, connectivity, and numerous industries working together.

Big picture global macro patterns and behaviors, with Sheryl Connelly… Sheryl Connelly, Global Trends and Futuring Manager (a.k.a. Corporate Futurist) for Ford Motor Company, talks with MouthMedia Network President Pavan Bahl about the insights and implications of the 2018 Ford Trends Report. Recorded at the MouthMedia Network studios, powered by Sennheiser. Read the 2018 Ford Trends Report here.Data for all, giving younger people purpose, and seeking solutions Connelly reveals how the report previously was kept proprietary and inside Ford, but now it is cascading it widely, as it is functionally agnostic. The brief is that the more it was shared that Ford received more insights. She discusses how trust is a trend that can’t be overestimated. She reviews the personal note to the reader, and how disorientation, disparity, and inequities cannot be ignored anymore, that people want to explore them and look for solutions and how the world is committed to looking for solutions. Being thoughtful in how to engage young people to give them purpose, working in emerging markets, endeavoring to be sure Ford is meaning the same thing around the world, elevating to truly a global space. How the whole landscape of automotive industry is evolving, and Ford is playing a leadership role.An activist awakening, mental and physical health, and the Ford Hub Uncertainty and confusion globally, an activist awakening, discovering the degree of intolerance of opposing viewpoints, and the understanding of the impact of individual actions on change. When thinking about solutions, whether women can feel safe and have accessible options, a societal cultural shift, how mental well being goes along with physical health, creating a culture of curiosity that opens the door for innovation, the impact of sleep on health and weight loss, disconnecting from work in order to grow and explore, and mending the mind. Retail, and pop up retailers such as Story offers evolution in use case and agile experiences. And the Ford Hub brand experience in the World Trade Center Oculus in New York City.Managing data, autonomous vehicles, and the changing family How the younger generation doesn’t care about giving personal information, and how brands can be distinguished by how they act as stewards of info. Autonomous driving features/autonomous vehicles, how we are already driving a semiautonomous vehicle, so the building blocks are already there. Bringing autonomous vehicles widely into reality will be partly dependent on legal, municipal, and other influencers, and how with this comes a greater level of responsibility for Ford. In 2021, when Ford brings its first autonomous vehicles to the streets will they be ride hailing and package delivery vehicles. Ford is “all in” with major investment and commitment, and it is something definitely coming. What it looks like offers various possibilities, addressing concerns of jobs going away. In the past the biggest fear with automation was what we’d do with our leisure time, but that didn’t happen. A lot of data in the “singled out” section—a lot of data on what average family means, for first time in America’s history there are more single people than married. Yet people maintain that single people are treated differently, and the definition of the nuclear family has changed. What kind of vehicles does that now mean, understanding how shifts might change affects how and where production is determined.The future plays out in ways that are tough to imagine. The resilience of the human spirit, and awe inspiring, head scratching data.

Big picture global macro patterns and behaviors, with Sheryl Connelly… Sheryl Connelly, Global Trends and Futuring Manager (a.k.a. Corporate Futurist) for Ford Motor Company, talks with MouthMedia Network President Pavan Bahl about the insights and implications of the 2018 Ford Trends Report. Recorded at the MouthMedia Network studios, powered by Sennheiser. Read the 2018 Ford Trends Report here.Data for all, giving younger people purpose, and seeking solutions Connelly reveals how the report previously was kept proprietary and inside Ford, but now it is cascading it widely, as it is functionally agnostic. The brief is that the more it was shared that Ford received more insights. She discusses how trust is a trend that can’t be overestimated. She reviews the personal note to the reader, and how disorientation, disparity, and inequities cannot be ignored anymore, that people want to explore them and look for solutions and how the world is committed to looking for solutions. Being thoughtful in how to engage young people to give them purpose, working in emerging markets, endeavoring to be sure Ford is meaning the same thing around the world, elevating to truly a global space. How the whole landscape of automotive industry is evolving, and Ford is playing a leadership role.An activist awakening, mental and physical health, and the Ford Hub Uncertainty and confusion globally, an activist awakening, discovering the degree of intolerance of opposing viewpoints, and the understanding of the impact of individual actions on change. When thinking about solutions, whether women can feel safe and have accessible options, a societal cultural shift, how mental well being goes along with physical health, creating a culture of curiosity that opens the door for innovation, the impact of sleep on health and weight loss, disconnecting from work in order to grow and explore, and mending the mind. Retail, and pop up retailers such as Story offers evolution in use case and agile experiences. And the Ford Hub brand experience in the World Trade Center Oculus in New York City.Managing data, autonomous vehicles, and the changing family How the younger generation doesn’t care about giving personal information, and how brands can be distinguished by how they act as stewards of info. Autonomous driving features/autonomous vehicles, how we are already driving a semiautonomous vehicle, so the building blocks are already there. Bringing autonomous vehicles widely into reality will be partly dependent on legal, municipal, and other influencers, and how with this comes a greater level of responsibility for Ford. In 2021, when Ford brings its first autonomous vehicles to the streets will they be ride hailing and package delivery vehicles. Ford is “all in” with major investment and commitment, and it is something definitely coming. What it looks like offers various possibilities, addressing concerns of jobs going away. In the past the biggest fear with automation was what we’d do with our leisure time, but that didn’t happen. A lot of data in the “singled out” section—a lot of data on what average family means, for first time in America’s history there are more single people than married. Yet people maintain that single people are treated differently, and the definition of the nuclear family has changed. What kind of vehicles does that now mean, understanding how shifts might change affects how and where production is determined.The future plays out in ways that are tough to imagine. The resilience of the human spirit, and awe inspiring, head scratching data.

Big picture global macro patterns and behaviors, with Sheryl Connelly... Sheryl Connelly, Global Trends and Futuring Manager (a.k.a. Corporate Futurist) for Ford Motor Company, talks with MouthMedia Network President Pavan Bahl about the insights and implications of the 2018 Ford Trends Report. Recorded at the MouthMedia Network studios, powered by Sennheiser. Read the 2018 Ford Trends Report here. Data for all, giving younger people purpose, and seeking solutions Connelly reveals how the report previously was kept proprietary and inside Ford, but now it is cascading it widely, as it is functionally agnostic. The brief is that the more it was shared that Ford received more insights. She discusses how trust is a trend that can’t be overestimated. She reviews the personal note to the reader, and how disorientation, disparity, and inequities cannot be ignored anymore, that people want to explore them and look for solutions and how the world is committed to looking for solutions. Being thoughtful in how to engage young people to give them purpose, working in emerging markets, endeavoring to be sure Ford is meaning the same thing around the world, elevating to truly a global space. How the whole landscape of automotive industry is evolving, and Ford is playing a leadership role. An activist awakening, mental and physical health, and the Ford Hub Uncertainty and confusion globally, an activist awakening, discovering the degree of intolerance of opposing viewpoints, and the understanding of the impact of individual actions on change. When thinking about solutions, whether women can feel safe and have accessible options, a societal cultural shift, how mental well being goes along with physical health, creating a culture of curiosity that opens the door for innovation, the impact of sleep on health and weight loss, disconnecting from work in order to grow and explore, and mending the mind. Retail, and pop up retailers such as Story, offers evolution in use case and agile experiences. And the Ford Hub brand experience in the World Trade Center Oculus in New York City. Managing data, autonomous vehicles, and the changing family How the younger generation doesn’t care about giving personal information, and how brands can be distinguished by how they act as stewards of info. Autonomous driving features/autonomous vehicles, how we are already driving a semiautonomous vehicle, so the building blocks are already there. Bringing autonomous vehicles widely into reality will be partly dependent on legal, municipal, and other influencers, and how with this comes a greater level of responsibility for Ford. In 2021, when Ford brings its first autonomous vehicles to the streets, will they be ride hailing and package delivery vehicles? Ford is “all in” with major investment and commitment, and it is something definitely coming. What it looks like offers various possibilities, addressing concerns of jobs going away. In the past the biggest fear with automation was what we'd do with our leisure time, but that didn’t happen. A lot of data in the "singled out" section—a lot of data on what average family means, for first time in America’s history there are more single people than married. Yet people maintain that single people are treated differently, and the definition of the nuclear family has changed. What kind of vehicles does that now mean, understanding how shifts might change affects how and where production is determined.The future plays out in ways that are tough to imagine. The resilience of the human spirit, and awe inspiring, head scratching data.

Big picture global macro patterns and behaviors, with Sheryl Connelly… Sheryl Connelly, Global Trends and Futuring Manager (a.k.a. Corporate Futurist) for Ford Motor Company, talks with MouthMedia Network President Pavan Bahl about the insights and implications of the 2018 Ford Trends Report. Recorded at the MouthMedia Network studios, powered by Sennheiser. Read the 2018 Ford Trends Report here.Data for all, giving younger people purpose, and seeking solutions Connelly reveals how the report previously was kept proprietary and inside Ford, but now it is cascading it widely, as it is functionally agnostic. The brief is that the more it was shared that Ford received more insights. She discusses how trust is a trend that can’t be overestimated. She reviews the personal note to the reader, and how disorientation, disparity, and inequities cannot be ignored anymore, that people want to explore them and look for solutions and how the world is committed to looking for solutions. Being thoughtful in how to engage young people to give them purpose, working in emerging markets, endeavoring to be sure Ford is meaning the same thing around the world, elevating to truly a global space. How the whole landscape of automotive industry is evolving, and Ford is playing a leadership role.An activist awakening, mental and physical health, and the Ford Hub Uncertainty and confusion globally, an activist awakening, discovering the degree of intolerance of opposing viewpoints, and the understanding of the impact of individual actions on change. When thinking about solutions, whether women can feel safe and have accessible options, a societal cultural shift, how mental well being goes along with physical health, creating a culture of curiosity that opens the door for innovation, the impact of sleep on health and weight loss, disconnecting from work in order to grow and explore, and mending the mind. Retail, and pop up retailers such as Story offers evolution in use case and agile experiences. And the Ford Hub brand experience in the World Trade Center Oculus in New York City.Managing data, autonomous vehicles, and the changing family How the younger generation doesn’t care about giving personal information, and how brands can be distinguished by how they act as stewards of info. Autonomous driving features/autonomous vehicles, how we are already driving a semiautonomous vehicle, so the building blocks are already there. Bringing autonomous vehicles widely into reality will be partly dependent on legal, municipal, and other influencers, and how with this comes a greater level of responsibility for Ford. In 2021, when Ford brings its first autonomous vehicles to the streets will they be ride hailing and package delivery vehicles. Ford is “all in” with major investment and commitment, and it is something definitely coming. What it looks like offers various possibilities, addressing concerns of jobs going away. In the past the biggest fear with automation was what we’d do with our leisure time, but that didn’t happen. A lot of data in the “singled out” section—a lot of data on what average family means, for first time in America’s history there are more single people than married. Yet people maintain that single people are treated differently, and the definition of the nuclear family has changed. What kind of vehicles does that now mean, understanding how shifts might change affects how and where production is determined.The future plays out in ways that are tough to imagine. The resilience of the human spirit, and awe inspiring, head scratching data.   The post Happier, Healthier, Better – 2018 Ford Trends Report with Sheryl Connelly appeared first on Content Is Your Business.

Sheryl Connelly, futurist at Ford Motor Company, shares key insights from the 2018 Ford Trends Report and connects the dots on how global issues are changing our lives and shaping business. Listen to this episode to learn: • Social, technological, economic, environmental, and political trends impacting the world • What a growing global sense of anxiety and activism means for brands • What it’s like being a futurist at a big global company like Ford Visit FordTrends.com to learn more about the 2018 Fords Trends Report.

Sheryl Connelly is the in-house futurist for Ford Motor Company. You might be surprised to know she doesn't ever talk about cars. As futurist she says she often finds herself “in the role of the polite contrarian.” If you listen to Sheryl, she's a wealth of knowledge about self-driving cars, to shifting gender roles, to how and why companies need to work on building trust with consumers. Her job involves playing the role of contrarian. At Ford she spends time asking her colleagues about their own assumptions around their work. And this is the role of the futurist, to pose possibilities and various scenarios around the future and what could be. Technology has sped up the rate of change and this is why the role of the futurist is more important than ever. “The reason we have so many futurists today is we have so much change happening so quickly. I need to put in the opposite vision just so you can entertain it," said Cheryl. Futurist As Storyteller  Part of being a futurist is painting possible pictures of future scenarios. This role is part researcher, statistician but more importantly storyteller. As a storyteller you have the potential to tell an optimistic story of the future or a negative one. Sheryl said in our podcast, “If you're an optimist you have rose colored glasses. That includes economic growth, prosperity, improved quality for masses, education for all, disease and suffering eradicated. But you always have to compare it to the exact opposite.” Sheryl is an optimist but does her best to stay neutral. She said, “It's much easier to imagine the many ways to things can go right than go wrong. The end game isn't to see who wins, but to see how expansive you can get with your thinking.” Sheryl is very measured when she speaks about the future, even self-driving cars. When I asked her in our interview what impact the media hype has on the work at Ford around self-driving cars she said, "The media hype doesn't drive what Ford is doing. Ford has been working on autonomous vehicles for decades. The really big obstacle is the other stakeholders, barriers or hurdles. [For example] How do you resolve issues surrounding insurance, legislation, data privacy, protocol, partnerships with cities, infrastructures, public and private collaboration in place to monetize the infrastructure?" She added, "who should be in those discussions?" Self Driving Cars - The West Isn't Ready According to Ford the West isn't ready for self driving cars. The reason might surprise you. Ford did research in eight different countries around self-driving cars. What they found was 84% of people in India and 78% of people in China said they would drive self-driving cars. While in the US only 40% of people said they were ready for self-driving cars, and an even lower number for the UK. Sheryl said, "We didn't ask why, but our theory is that China and India have the most egregious congestion takes place, unimaginable for westerners to comprehend. In Beijing the average daily commute can be five hours a day. This isn't an infrastructure problem since in Beijing they have a highway 50 lanes wide. They suffered a traffic jam that lasted 12 days long." She believes that this is why in China an India people are ready for self-driving cars. You also have more fatalities because of cars. However the West is a different story. According to Sheryl in the West the car is an extension of personal identity – the car symbolizes freedom and independence. It's hard to give that up. She noted that autonomous vehicles could add to gridlock. In the podcast we talk about the 2017 Predicting The Future Report released by Ford. The research talks about building customer trust, the rising role of women in society and sustainability. The Rising Role Of Women We talk extensively in the podcast about the rising influence of women and Sheryl talks about how she presents these ideas to various teams at Ford. She said, “The rising influence of women is something we pay attention to.” She illustrates to her team members who the rising influence of women impacts society in a variety of ways. “Let me show you how that's playing out in education, budget planning, board membership and company performance. Let me tell you what women are telling us about our cars. Let me tell you how women are responsible for 80% of household decision making. Let's look to other arenas for insights that might change the trajectory of our conversation,” said Sheryl. Sheryl is very unique in her role as in-house futurist. You won't want to miss our conversation on the modern customer podcast. For more from Blake M

In past programs, we have mentioned that Ford has taken a very broad look at the future of transport as typified by their ad that was played during the telecast of this year's super bowl. It was refreshingly honest and took at reality check on the future of transport. We have prepared a short video segment on the ad that can been seem at http://www.autonews.net.au/companyframes.php3?justGroup=ford We have just attended a forum Ford held in Melbourne titled “Future with Ford” which they described as “Conceptual Mobility Solutions for the Future”. Guest speakers at the forum included former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett and Ford's Futurist Sheryl Connelly whose official title is Manager, Global Consumer Trends and Futuring, Ford Motor Company. Sheryl has, amongst many things, given a number of TED talks. One is titled “How we will get from A to B in 2026”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eCpM4TQsP0. I caught up with Sheryl after the forum. Originally aired on 1 April2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

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I am so excited, honoured and blessed to have had the opportunity to interview Sheryl Connelly, Futurist for Ford Motor Company!What's a Futurist? Well, Sheryl has a pretty amazing job! Her goal is to better understand what's going on in the outside world so she can predict trends and gain  insight on how they can influence the automotive industry.Sheryl and I took some time to discuss some highlights in consumer habits and behaviours with focus on exploring Generation Z.As we chatted, Sheryl referenced the 2015 Looking Further with Ford Trend Book.As I head to Detroit this weekend for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Media/Press Preview thanks to an exclusive invitation from Ford Canada, I hope to meet Sheryl in person and pick up where we left off!Enjoy and head on over to my blog to read about my NAIAS journey!@pegcitylovely @sherylconnelly @ford @fordcanada @NAIASDetroit#FordNAIAS

I am so excited, honoured and blessed to have had the opportunity to interview Sheryl Connelly, Futurist for Ford Motor Company!What's a Futurist? Well, Sheryl has a pretty amazing job! Her goal is to better understand what's going on in the outside world so she can predict trends and gain  insight on how they can influence the automotive industry.Sheryl and I took some time to discuss some highlights in consumer habits and behaviours with focus on exploring Generation Z.As we chatted, Sheryl referenced the 2015 Looking Further with Ford Trend Book.As I head to Detroit this weekend for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Media/Press Preview thanks to an exclusive invitation from Ford Canada, I hope to meet Sheryl in person and pick up where we left off!Enjoy and head on over to my blog to read about my NAIAS journey!@pegcitylovely @sherylconnelly @ford @fordcanada @NAIASDetroit#FordNAIAS

It wasn’t until the late 20th Century that the all-powerful auto industry started to realize it didn’t operate in an autonomous protected bubble; that forces around the world impacted everything it did. So many of the manufacturers started to pay closer attention to trends, not just in their backyard but around the world. On this week’s Autoline John McElroy is joined by three experts who make it their business to not only watch but sometimes affect global trends including: Marketing strategist John Gerzema, Sheryl Connelly from Ford and technology designer Gadi Amit.

It wasn’t until the late 20th Century that the all-powerful auto industry started to realize it didn’t operate in an autonomous protected bubble; that forces around the world impacted everything it did. So many of the manufacturers started to pay closer attention to trends, not just in their backyard but around the world. On this week’s Autoline John McElroy is joined by three experts who make it their business to not only watch but sometimes affect global trends including: Marketing strategist John Gerzema, Sheryl Connelly from Ford and technology designer Gadi Amit.

We will be interviewing Sheryl Connelly, Ford's Global Trends & Futuring Manager.She’s responsible for researching and helping Ford plan for the future with consumer trends, behavior and long-term attitudes

We will be interviewing Sheryl Connelly, Ford's Global Trends & Futuring Manager.She’s responsible for researching and helping Ford plan for the future with consumer trends, behavior and long-term attitudes

Sam doesn't let a cold stop him from talking with Dan about Mobileye's efforts to build high-definition maps for autonomous cars, the latest automatic transmissions from General Motors and Ford. The discussion then veers off into George Hotz open-sourcing his Comma One hardware and software before tackling the latest prognostications from Ford futurist Sheryl Connelly. The show wraps up with some listener e-mail from Zack and Jonathan.Our Sponsors:* Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/WHEELBEARINGSAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy