I. Definition of trends, Process of Trends, Trend vs.

Fad ,
Elements that make – up a trend and Characteristics of
trend
TREND,NETWORK AND CRITICAL THINKING
Trends – is a change of development toward something new or different
A look that has the appeal of ‘’newness” usually refer to a certain styles in
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fashion or entertainment.
Network- an arrangement of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines.
CRITICAL THINKING – is the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a
judgement.

-the careful application of reason in the determination of whether a claim is true.

- Judicious reasoning about what to believe and, therefore what to do.

How can I do it?

Critical thinking # in not criticizing

Critical Thinking Requires the ff.:

1. Careful, intentional thinking –it is to carefully evaluate if the claim is true.it allows you to agree
and disagree and It needs explanation why?
2. Use of reason or logic – it is an active process, it is important in your understanding and thought
processes, understanding the difficult and complexities before making any decisions

PROCESS OF IDENTIFYING A TREND

3 major stages

FRINGE STAGE – in this stage, an innovative idea, whether in the form a new product, service, or
in other form, develops into the market or become known to the trendiest consumers

TRENDY – in this stage, consumer and public awareness of the trend grows as early adopters
participate together

MAINSTREAM – the ideas popularity and acceptance continues to increase, during this stage,
the conservative consumers’ join the trend
TREND VS. FAD

TRENDS (characteristics) FAD (characteristics)

- can remain popular for decades - - A short- lived idea or

- includes several brands or products temporary
- it influence for a long period of time - - The popularity and reception
- it is manifested in the form of patterns of consumers fade away easily
- it sustain increasing numbers for a long over a short period of time
period of time
- - enjoys a few months of
- it provides a continuing influence for a
long period of time popularity
- - promoted by smaller compaies
ex. - -it develops rapidly and
- Taking a photo using smart phones eventually die out quickly
- Pop songs
- - fad products normally includes
- Websites(facebook,google,you tube, etc,)
- Share it only a single brand or product
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Ex.
- Bluetooth
- Baby shark dance
- Nae-nae dance
- Pop socket
- Rubiks
- Boom bonds
- Samyan fire noodles

Elements that make – up a Trend

1. Duration of Time -Trends have longer staying power and enjoy a longer period of popularity

2. Acceptability – Trend are popularly accepted by many industries and people

3. Cultural – a trend is rooted on the peoples’ cultural tradition beliefs and values

4. I t shows Transitory Increase or decrease

II. IDENTIFYING PARTS OF A WHOLE
- Explain how parts and energy pattern function together as a whole

Ex. A RIDDLE

WHAT AM I THINKING OF?

It has… Answer: A Man

1. Nose 5. arms
2. Ears 6. Legs
3. Tongue
4. Eyes

III. STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND INTUITIVE THINKING

STRATEGIC ANLYSIS - refers to the process of conducting research

- Defining the external and internal environment to be
analysed using several analytic methods

Strategic - a superficial thinking about the future

Analysis – is the act of breaking something large into smaller ,
understandable pieces

Why is important?
- It reveals possible opportunities and threats that need to be consider
in decision making

INTUITIVE THINKING – is a feeling ( a sense) that doesn’t use rational

processes such as fact and data. Good intuition comes from years of
knowledge and experienced that allows you to understand how
people and the world works.
IV. A. DIFFERENT METHODS OF STRATEGIC ANALYSIS

1. SWOT ANALYSIS
2. PEST ANALYSIS
3. Porter’s FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
4. FOUR CORNER’S ANALYSIS
5. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
6. EARLY WARNING SCANS
7. WAR GAMING

B. STRENGTHENING INTUITION

7 TIPS

1. Recognizing when your intuition speaks

2. Deepen your intuition through meditation
3. Dedicate time to listen to your intuition each day
4. Ask questions
5. Write down your answers
6. Take immediate actions
7. Trust your self