Joel A. Barker

Joel Arthur Barker is an American writer, futurist, and speaker, born upon September 27, 1948, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He grew up in Texas and also finished from the College of Texas at Austin with a level in electrical engineering. Barker began his job as a technology professional before transitioning right into the area of strategic preparation and also futures researches. He discovered that the concept of paradigms, which at that time was sequestered within the scientific discussion, could explain the revolutionary change in all areas of human endeavor. By 1985, he had built the case and corporations and nations were seeking his advice. In 1980, in addition to his work on paradigms, he began to focus on a second crucial component for organizations and individuals: the importance of vision. In 1986, he released his first videotape, Discovering the Future: The Business of Paradigms. By 1988, it was the best selling business video in history. In 2001, he updated this film to include contemporary examples and a shortened version. It has been translated into 16 languages and continues to influence people all over the world. In 1990, he released his second video, The Power of Vision. This became his second-best seller and has also been translated into more than a dozen languages. Additional videos include Wealth, Innovation, and Diversity, Leadershift, and his most recent video, Innovation at the Verge. His book on paradigms, Future Edge, published in 1992, was listed as…