Disruption is all around us. Things are changing rapidly. The pace of change is quickening. You can feel it every day—in your personal life and in your work in the commercial real estate arena. Best-selling author Blaine Strickland examines nine forces that he believes are poised to disrupt your world. You are already aware of some of the changes underway, and you’ll find valuable insight into those changes. Other forms of change are less apparent, and Strickland alerts you to their potential for disruption. In this book, Strickland organizes these forces into three groups: - The transformation of our clients - The activities of the biggest players in the arena - The demographic evolution of our work force As you walk through these ideas with the author, you will find yourself alarmed, amused, challenged, and encouraged. You can use this information to measure, prepare for, and integrate the creative destruction that accompanies disruption. Strickland gained these insights over a lifetime in the industry while playing many different roles, and then he sharpened them through research, reading, attending conferences, interviewing key players, and exposing his ideas to focus groups. This is a unique set of ideas and recommendations, bolstered by evidence, anecdotes, and real-life examples.
