Brexit and The FUD Factor

Brexit and The FUD Factor

By Dean Whittaker When I heard the results of the advisory poll vote, 52% vs. 48%, recommending that the UK leave the European Union, I felt a sinking feeling in my stomach. The FUD factor (fear, uncertainty and doubt) set in. I wondered what the consequence would be...
The Robots are Coming

The Robots are Coming

By Dean Whittaker As I prepare to give a presentation at the Westchester County Association conference titled “Westchester County of Tomorrow,” I have pondered the future a great deal. They asked me to speak on the trends and their impact on their area. So, I began by...
Embracing Disruption

Embracing Disruption

By Dean Whittaker As Bob Dylan says in his song, “The Times They are a Changin.” His point was clearly illustrated at the recent Industrial Asset Management Council conference held in New Orleans this month. The keynote remarks by Peter Zeihan, author of “The...