Daniel Burrus
Daniel Burrus | |
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Born |
1947 Portland, Oregon |
Residence | San Diego, CA |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh |
Occupation | American technology futurist, Innovation expert, Business strategist, Author, Public speaker |
Website |
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Daniel Burrus (born in 1947) is an American technology futurist, innovation expert, business adviser, author, and public speaker in the areas of business strategy and innovation. He has written on the topics of business transformation and technology-driven trends.
Life and times
Burrus was born at Portland, Oregon in 1947. He grew up in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.
Education
In 1966, he graduated from Brookfield East High School in Brookfield, Wisconsin.[1] He attended the Wisconsin State University-Oshkosh, where he graduated in 1971 with a bachelor's degree. In 1971, Burrus and fellow student Bill Gray, during their senior year, were awarded a research grant for $9,800 from the United States Department of Education to establish a student training assistance program. He and Bill Gray were co-directors of the first federally funded program of its kind in the nation.[1] The program offered free tutoring for collegians with deficiencies in specific academic subjects, sample test files, class notes, textbook exchange, general information and referral, assistance in registration, and help in selection of courses and teachers.[1][2]
Early career
Following college, Burrus became a science teacher. Early in his teaching career, he was nominated for an Educator of the Year Award.[3] He taught science from 1971 to 1978.
Business entrepreneur
Burrus created six companies. Burrus is the founder and CEO of Burrus Research, a research and consulting firm.[4]
Companies founded, 1971 to present
- Burrus Research Associates, Inc., president and founder, 1983–present
- Visionary Apps, LLC, 2009-2014
- Ultrasports, Inc., president and founder, 1982-1984
- Burrus Powered Gliders, Inc., president, 1979-1982
- Midwest Skynasaurs, president, 1982-1984
- Burrus Media Productions, president, 1978-1980
Professional speaker
Burrus is a member of the National Speakers Association and is a Certified Speaking Professional.
Author
Burrus has authored several books. His most recent book is Flash Foresight: How to See the Invisible and Do the Impossible.[5][6][7] Burrus has written for LinkedIn, The Huffington Post, Harvard Business Review, and Wired magazine. He has been a contributing blogger on the topics of innovation, change, and the future for CNBC, Examiner.com, Business 2 Community, and Big Think. His methodology for separating "hard trends" (trends that will happen) from "soft trends" (trends that might happen) has been the subject of PBS television specials.[8][9]
Works
Books
- Know What's Next Magazine 2015: Strategies for Transforming Your Business And Future. Burrus Research. (2015).
- Know What's Next Magazine 2014: Strategies for Transforming Your Business And Future. Burrus Research Associates. (2014).
- Know What's Next Magazine 2013: Strategies for Transforming Your Business and Future. Burrus Research Associates. (2013).
- Flash Foresight: How to See the Invisible and Do the Impossible. HarperCollins. (2011). ISBN 0061922293
- Reengineering Yourself: Using Tomorrow's Success Tools To Excel Today. Nightingale-Conant. (1996). ISBN 0671572938.
- Speaking Secrets of the Masters. Executive Books. (1995). ISBN 9780937539224.
- Technotrends: How to Use Technology to Go Beyond Your Competition. Collins. (1994). ISBN 0887307000.
- Insights into Excellence. Executive Books. (1993). ISBN 9780937539156.
- Medical Advances: a user-friendly guide to the latest technology. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co. (1990). ISBN 0840361785.
- The New Tools of Technology. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co. (1990). ISBN 1880136503.
- Environmental Solutions. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co. (1990). ISBN 0840361793.
- Advances in Agriculture. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co. (1990). ISBN 0840361807.
Audio books
- Flash Foresight. (2011). Harper Audio.
- Re-Engineering Yourself. (1996). Nightengale Conent.
- Technotrends. (1993). HarperAudio.
- Futureview: Your Competitive Edge. (1990). Burrus Research Publications.
- Futureview: A Look Ahead, Volume 2. (1990). Burrus Research Publications.
- Maximizing Your Creativity. (1988). Burrus Research Publications.
- Futureview: A Keynote Speech. (1985). Burrus Research Publications.
- Futureview: A Look Ahead. (1985). Burrus Research Publications.
- Teaching Creativity. (1985). Burrus Research Publications.
- The Future of Education. (1985). Burrus Research Publications.
- Beyond Megatrends. (1984). Burrus Research Publications.
Newsletters
- Daniel Burrus’ Strategic Insights. June 2012 to present.
- Consumer Intentions and Actions Newsletter. 2000-2010.
- Technotrends Newsletter. October 1993 to present.
- Technology Futures Newsletter. 1985 to September 1993.
- Applied Science Review. Published in 1985 and 1988.
Video learning system
- The Anticipatory Organization Learning System. (2014). Burrus Research Publications.
- Teaching the Future Today. (1990). Burrus Research Publications.
Business strategy games
- Marketing Advantage Business Strategy Game. (2000). Burrus Research.
- Advantage Business Strategy Game. (1998). Burrus Research.
- Technotrends Business Strategy Game. (1993). US Games.
Education strategy games
- Designing Thriving Schools. (2000). Burrus Research.
Television shows
- FutureScope.[10]
Awards and accomplishments
- Top 21 Speakers for the 21st Century by Successful Meetings Magazine[11]
- Top Five Futurists and Technology Speakers[12]
- CPAE Professional Speakers Hall of Fame, CSP, CPAE, 1990
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2001
- Experimental Aircraft Association, Ultralight Division, founder
- Personal Robot Association, founder
- Cleary University, Honorary Doctor of Business, 2011
References
- 1 2 3 Editor. (25 February 1971). Dan Burrus Directs Assistance Program. Suburban Life. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. Oshkosh, WI.
- ↑ Morris, Michael R. (November 1972). A College Student Organization for Promoting Student to Student Academic Assistance. Final Report. GRANT: OEG-5-71-0009 (509). Wisconsin Univ., Oshkosh. Office of Education (DHEW). Washington, D.C. Bureau of Research.
- ↑ Editor. (1987). Daniel A. Burrus. The Futures Research Directory: Individuals. World Future Society. Transaction Publishers.
- ↑ Burrus Research. Retrieved 2/4/2014.
- ↑ Editor. (6 February 2011). Best Sellers: Advice, How To and Miscellaneous: Sunday, February 6th 2011. The New York Times.
- ↑ Wall Street Business Journal Bestseller. Flash Foresight.
- ↑ Editor. (2011). Flash Foresight. Harper Collins.
- ↑ Green, Holly. (17 April 2012). "Got Flash Foresight?" Forbes.
- ↑ The McCuistion Hour. Flash Foresight Parts 1 & 2. PBS.
- ↑ Editor. (17 August 1986). FutureScope TV show and Daniel Burrus. The Republic. Columbus, Indiana. Page 4.
- ↑ Successful Meetings Magazine
- ↑ Executive Speakers