Dr Richard J Magner

A glimpse into my interests, skills, pursuits and pastimes.

Imaginative Futurist: I develop both short and long-term scenarios and models of the future based upon trends and disruptions (primarily technological) occurring in the present. I envision possible future industries, occupations and economic relationships as well as identify those that are currently viable - but will not be in the near future.

21st Century Ecosystem Designer: develop models and plans for business entities and networks based upon my understanding of forthcoming changes in the commercial environment - how to adapt and prosper in the 21st Century Age of Knowledge and Global Computer Grid.

Technology Enterprise Development Specialist:As an Innovation Community Developer I engage in strategic scanning, commercial organization modeling, business plan generation, financing and new product design & development process management - as well as having an expertise in product realization, supplier management and industrial engineering - including specialization in quality assurance.

Intellectual Property Specialist: I

Inventor: I am currently working on a concept overview for my "Innovation Station" - a 21st Century creativity inducing work space connected to the global innovation community complete with an ergonomic workstation and a full complement of powerful, sophisticated software tools.

Educator & Public Speaker: I have taught statistics and probability at the collegiate level and have generated degree curriculum and numerous training programs. I have also prepared and presented lectures including "The Future of Work" and "Inventing Tomorrow."

Technical & Technology Writer: I have written several policy and procedure manuals for industrial organizations as well as several technology-related white papers, including:

The Innovation Community Master Mind -Selecting & Developing the Executive Technology Venture Team

The Inventor Series LLC – Achieving Capital Gains Treatment under IRC 1235

Accelerated Learning & Mind Technology Specialist:

Metaphysician & Meditator: I have studied the methods and practices of the ancients and mystics including the philosophy of The New Thought Movement and utilize an advanced technique called yogic breathing when meditating. I am currently explaining m