Turning Points. Finding Under-served Needs when there is Disruptive Change in your Industry.

There are two ways to find opportunities.  You can scan the want ads and hope someone will give you a job or you can take advantage of disruptive change in your area of interest, and position yourself to be valuable within that specific space. 

In the late 80's Design Engineers had to learn how to think differently.  They were using drafting tables and thinking in 2D space and when the revolution in workstations happened, they had to start thinking in 3D space.  The newer people had an advantage because they were trained in the 3D space. 

Later, the iPhone ushered in a whole new way of connecting with the internet and the folks that were able to think differently, were better able to take advantage of the new technology.

Recently, in the world of Project Management, there is a movement away from traditional "waterfall" approaches to a concept called "Agile Project Management".  Agile, like other disruptive changes, requires a new way of thinking.

And just think of the opportunities that will emerge from the "Black Lives Matter" movement as the Global Economy pivots to respond to injustice in positive ways.   

Bottom line, look for disruptive changes in your areas of interest.  Be open to a new way of thinking.  Prepare yourself for the new approach and you will be able to capitalize on the change and truly take advantage of the new environment. 

Good luck.