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'Tis the season for predictions and trends and reviews, for looking back at 2009 and the first decade of the Twenty-first Century and forward to the next nine. Here's a selection of posts from an array of blogs and publications that, I hope, will spark some ideas and action.

From SmartPlanet: Five fearless predictions for the smart business of the 2010s
"The year 2009 is drawing to a close, essentially ending a decade filled with fear, fluff, and finagling.  But it was also a decade of progress in management — with a greater grasp of the power of information technology and networks, as well as greater enlightenment as to the roles of organizations as employers and consumers of resources. "

From JPIE: What's next for human capital?
Starr Tincup shares the views of several blogger/experts each of whom answers the question: "What's next?"

From Tech Republic: Five technology trends to watch in 2010"Technology innovation continued its ruthless pace in 2009, despite the economic headwinds. Now it’s time to turn our sights on 2010, where there are going to be some really interesting things to keep an eye on. Let’s count down the five tech trends that should be on your radar for 2010."

From Eric D. Brown: Will 2010 be revolutionary or evolutionary for CIO’s and IT?
"I ran across a press release from Progress Software, that I though worth sharing with my regular The New CIO series readers. Below, you’ll find an excerpt from the press release along with my commentary on these predictions.  You gotta love December…always some “Top 10 list for…” or “Predictions for…” to read. Progress Software’s CTO Dr John Bates predicts that 2010 will see the following “revolutionary” changes in the IT space.

From Nicholas Bate: Forget 'The Recession' For A Moment
Nicholas Bate says that "Post 2009 some things will never be the same again." Then he gets specific.

From CNN Small Business: Next Little Thing 2010
"Wireless electricity. Invisible speakers. A mind-reading headset. See what's coming in 2010. "

Entrepreneur offers two different sets of predictions and trends. You get to read both.

From Entrepreneur: 10 and 1/2 Trends to Watch
"We read the reports. Sifted the data. Nagged insiders until they gave up the goods. Now, here's the result: 10-plus business trends that are thriving even in this economy."

From Entrepreneur: 15 Predictions and Trends for 2010
"Like most entrepreneurs, you're already looking forward to next year--our experts will tell what to expect."

From Compensation Force: The Job: Still Relevant?
"Today, the notion of a job serves as the cornerstone of most HR programs and practices - from compensation to recruiting. But will the job remain relevant going into the future or will it go the way of the dinosaur, replaced by programs and practices that emphasize the person, rather than the role they fill?"

Ann Bares' provocative post will have you thinking, even while you're celebrating the New Year. Ponder, my friends.

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