Future trends in tech. comm.: –Tools and methodologies will continue to evolve. –New industries will continue to emerge & expand. –Paper will not go away, Web will get stronger. –Tech. comm. job market will get stronger for years to come. –Technology will drive new job functions & titles not yet conceived. –Writers will increasingly become project managers. –Rapid pace of change will require continual retraining. –Virtual office should get stronger. –Talent shortages & skills gaps will force companies to be more creative. –Even though globalization caused job loss overseas, #1 choice will still be developers at the U.S. site.