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Since 1995, he has created his own consulting firm specializing in creation and foresight.<\/p>\n<p>He has worked with notable companies and organizations including: Ferrero, GMF, Quille, Fran\u00e7aise des Jeux, Salomon, Sodebo, Ministry of Ecology, GDF Suez, Generali, Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 G\u00e9n\u00e9rale, Cr\u00e9dit Agricole, E.Leclerc, Comexposium, Air France, Air Liquide, Flunch, Fromagerie BEL, Bouygues Telecom, SNCF, L\u2019Or\u00e9al, Leroy Merlin, Schneider Electric, Syst\u00e8me U, MAAF, etc.<\/p>\n<p>He is also the editor of the Weak Signals Newsletter, which he has been publishing monthly since 2003 and sends to over 8,500 subscribers online.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, he is the author of numerous thematic studies and three books: \u201cWeak Signals. 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