Twelve trends in the emerging "metaindustrial work culture" are strategic planning, systems orientation, futuristic management, transformational management, decentralized management, executive involvement, research orientation, human capital emphasis, creative work patterns, organizational culture, synergy and networking, and…

Discusses six changes and challenges which will affect the role of the consultant and trainer in the 80s: (1) population change, (2) value change, (3) changing organizations, (4) changing communications, (5) better utilization of human resources, and (6) leadership creativity and initiative. (JOW)

Emphasizing that training professionals must do some predicting and shape programs to meet the human resource needs of the future, the author discusses qualitative and quantitative changes in the work force. He also explores the effects of America's bilingualism, the rise of socio-technical changes and labor market changes. (JOW)