Updating Megatrends

Introduction

(source; CMI, 2022)

Megatrends has been defined as
"...A trajectory of change likely to have a substantial and transformative impact on individuals, organisations and societies. Megatrends typically unfold over years or can occur at the intersection of multiple interconnected trends that are narrower in scope..."
CSIRO, 2022

The term 'megatrends' was first used by John Naisbitt (1982).

The elements of megatrends can be classified as GEEST (geopolitical, economic, environmental, social or technological)

NB Megatrends already mentioned in this Knowledge Base were identified in 2012 by the CSIRO.  We dded safety as an additional megatrend to the original CSIRO list of 7 megatrends.

In 2022 they were revisited and updated by the CSIRO, ie

Comparing megatrends predictions made in 2012 and 2022

(source: CSIRO, 2022)

NB As new evidence appears, these megatrends will be continually updated