We celebrate our milestone 100th episode and the culmination of our Foundations in Foresight series by reflecting on our journey and preparing for what comes next.• Reflecting on the journey of building a comprehensive foundation for un...

The mindset you bring to uncertainty, change, and possibility is the most powerful element in effective futures thinking, not just the frameworks and methods.• Futures fluency resembles learning a language, where patterns become intuiti...

We conduct a comprehensive future readiness assessment to help you measure your capabilities across five key dimensions and create a personal development roadmap for navigating transformation effectively.• Future readiness isn't a singl...

We complete our workshop trilogy by exploring how super shifts are reshaping communities, governance, culture, and our collective futures through a societal lens. This interactive session provides tools to identify social impacts of transformat...

We continue our Foundations in Foresight series with an interactive workshop focused on how super shifts reshape organizations and how leaders can develop adaptive strategies in response to these transformative changes.• Identifying whi...

This workshop guides listeners through a practical application of the Spectrum Foresight method to understand and navigate super shifts that will transform their personal futures, careers, relationships and opportunities.• First interac...

We explore the power of building and nurturing communities of futures thinkers to accelerate learning and create greater impact in foresight work. The future is collectively created, and connecting with others who explore different perspectives...

We venture into territory many futurists avoid: the darker sides of our potential futures and why exploring dystopian possibilities is a crucial component of comprehensive futures thinking.• Psychological discomfort and professional inc...

Today we explore storytelling through design fiction, a powerful tool that translates foresight insights into narratives that inspire action and create change by making abstract possibilities feel real and immediate. Design fiction bridges the ...

Foresight isn't something you can only practice occasionally during big decisions - it's a muscle that must be developed daily through consistent habits, signal scanning, and reflection.• Foresight changes your relationship with the fut...

Ethical considerations are fundamental to effective foresight work, yet they often receive less attention than methods and frameworks. Our responsibility when engaging in futures work shapes decisions, influences perspectives, and potentially i...

Explore the transformative power of participatory futures methods and learn how to engage diverse stakeholders in co-creating futures rather than relying solely on expert analysis. We examine why traditional expert-driven foresight approaches h...

Organizational futures fluency represents a critical capability for companies navigating today's complex, uncertain environments. We explore practical strategies for spreading foresight practices throughout your organization to build collective...

Transformation roadmaps bridge insights about the future with clear pathways for meaningful change, connecting foresight work to concrete outcomes. We explore how to craft roadmaps that remain adaptable as conditions evolve rather than rigid pl...

We tackle the persistent gap between foresight activities and strategic planning processes, providing a roadmap for integrating futures thinking with execution plans in ways that enhance both activities.• Understanding why foresight and...

We explore how foresight isn't just about frameworks but cultivating a mindset through daily practices that shape how we perceive and engage with the world. These intentional routines train your mind to expand its time horizon, notice patterns ...

We tackle one of the most challenging aspects of foresight practice: connecting the dots between observations and actions, and provide a clear roadmap for transforming early indicators of change into practical strategies.• The "foresigh...

Effective personal foresight requires developing a structured system that consistently informs decisions and helps navigate uncertainty with confidence. We unpack the five essential components that form a robust foresight practice you can integ...

Personal Futures Mapping provides tools to visualize possible futures and align daily decisions with long-term goals in an era of unprecedented change and complexity. This powerful approach helps you anticipate how broader shifts might affect y...

Reaching a milestone in our foresight journey, we reflect on 20 episodes of practical applications and consolidate key lessons before embarking on the final segment of the series. • The journey from theory to practice began with wo...

We explore the three levels of foresight fluency and provide a clear pathway for advancing from foundational knowledge to strategic transformation in futures thinking. This episode marks a milestone as we complete our deep dive into world build...

Steve Fisher explores how to apply futures thinking to our personal lives and careers, creating a framework for anticipating change and developing adaptable strategies for professional development in an uncertain world.• Traditional lif...

Today's leaders face unprecedented challenges as multiple "super shifts" - massive structural transformations in business, society, and technology - converge simultaneously, creating complexity that conventional leadership approaches can't addr...

Effective communication transforms complex futures insights into compelling narratives that inspire action rather than glazed looks and polite nods from your audience. We explore how storytelling bridges the gap between abstract possibilities a...

We tackle one of the most critical challenges for foresight practitioners and strategic leaders: measuring and demonstrating the return on investment from futures work. With competing priorities and limited resources, proving the tangible value...