The following thought experiments are based on two main areas of study: future scenarios and applied research. Dr. Dave conducts workshops and trainings to develop impactful, future-ready strategies. He helps teams explore and extrapolate near-term trends and technology to create impactful scenarios for business success.
Ongoing research within a variety of industries is shared to identify real-world problems. The research studies are used to help organizations improve operations and develop innovative solutions to for business success.
PROMOTING MOTORCYCLE RIDING
Dr. Dave conducts ongoing research in a variety of industries. A key topic that emerged from discussions with individuals and groups within the motorcycle industry was the continued concern for the future of motorcycling. A workshop was conducted to develop new ideas to promote motorcycling to non-riders.
HARLEY DAVIDSON
PATROL DRONE
Harley-Davidson’s long-term business is challenged by a lack of new, young riders. A workshop was conducted to imagine Harley’s future in a new industry. Participants ideated on how Harley could become the leader in first-responder drones.
AUGMENTED REALITY (ar) FOR TECH SHORTAGES
Like many service industries, motorcycle dealerships are facing ongoing challenges recruiting and retaining motorcycle technicians. A workshop was conducted to develop near-future technology solutions to address tech shortages while learning design fiction, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
AUTONOMOUS PATROL SUPPORT
A workshop was conducted to develop new ways to address the challenge of recruiting and retaining law enforcement officers. The workshop provided participants the opportunity to learn design fiction in the development of near-future scenarios with near-future technology solutions.
D2C Automotive
Sales model
A near-future scenario workshop was held to ideate how an independent automotive dealership could grow and prosper within a D2C sales model. Hypothetically, legislation was passed to allow auto manufacturers to sell D2C starting January 1, 2025.