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FIF Series EP 4 - Introduction to Futures Literacy

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Futures literacy, an essential skill for the 21st century, helps us make sense of uncertainty, navigate change, and think beyond limitations by imagining and exploring different possible futures. This cognitive ability functions like learning a language—the language of change—where with practice, we become better at recognizing patterns, adapting to uncertainty, and making smarter long-term decisions.
• Questioning assumptions about what we believe will stay the same or change in the future
• UNESCO recognizes futures literacy as a critical skill for navigating rapid technological shifts, climate change, and global disruptions
• Building futures literacy starts with exploring alternative futures rather than focusing on a single likely outcome
• Simple practice: notice one assumption about the future in the next 24 hours and consider what might happen if that assumption doesn't hold true
• Developing futures literacy helps spot opportunities, risks, and possibilities that others might overlook
Subscribe to Think Forward and check out the next Foundations episode about challenging assumptions that block effective futures thinking.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO

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Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

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1. FIF Series EP 4 - Introduction to Futures Literacy (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Foundations in Foresight (00:00:30)

3. What Is Futures Literacy? (00:01:32)

4. Why Futures Literacy Matters (00:02:32)

5. Building Your Futures Literacy Skills (00:03:03)

6. Practice Challenge and Episode Closing (00:04:30)

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Futures literacy, an essential skill for the 21st century, helps us make sense of uncertainty, navigate change, and think beyond limitations by imagining and exploring different possible futures. This cognitive ability functions like learning a language—the language of change—where with practice, we become better at recognizing patterns, adapting to uncertainty, and making smarter long-term decisions.
• Questioning assumptions about what we believe will stay the same or change in the future
• UNESCO recognizes futures literacy as a critical skill for navigating rapid technological shifts, climate change, and global disruptions
• Building futures literacy starts with exploring alternative futures rather than focusing on a single likely outcome
• Simple practice: notice one assumption about the future in the next 24 hours and consider what might happen if that assumption doesn't hold true
• Developing futures literacy helps spot opportunities, risks, and possibilities that others might overlook
Subscribe to Think Forward and check out the next Foundations episode about challenging assumptions that block effective futures thinking.
ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts

🎧 Listen Now On:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO

Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/

Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

  continue reading

Bab

1. FIF Series EP 4 - Introduction to Futures Literacy (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Foundations in Foresight (00:00:30)

3. What Is Futures Literacy? (00:01:32)

4. Why Futures Literacy Matters (00:02:32)

5. Building Your Futures Literacy Skills (00:03:03)

6. Practice Challenge and Episode Closing (00:04:30)

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Jake Dunegan, a visionary operating at the intersection of futures thinking and political systems, shares how experiential futures can help us reimagine governance for the 21st century challenges we face. Drawing from his fascinating journey from anthropology to futures studies, Dunegan shares the moment he discovered a manuscript on "Quantum Politics" that proposed revolutionary ideas about constitutional design based on uncertainty rather than mechanistic balance. This epiphany eventually led him to establish the Governance Futures Lab at the Institute for the Future, where he pushes for nothing less than a renaissance in political system design thinking. Background in anthropology exploring fundamental questions about why people do what they do Discovered futures studies through a manuscript on "Quantum Politics" that proposed redesigning the US Constitution Co-created the Reconstitutional Convention in 2013 to bring together diverse thinkers to redesign political systems Developed experiential futures approaches to make possible tomorrows tangible today Led the Hawaii 2050 project creating immersive experiences of alternative futures Created pandemic simulations years before COVID-19 that explored prioritization of vaccines Founded the Governance Futures Lab at Institute for the Future to support political system design Believes our current governance structures aren't equipped for 21st-century challenge Emphasizes the importance of emotional connection to future possibilities, not just intellectual understanding Advocates for embedding futures thinking throughout our systems rather than treating it as a specialized activity And we find out where the best tacos and food trucks are in Austin, Texas The conversation explores Dunegan's groundbreaking work in experiential futures—creating immersive, tangible experiences that help people feel possible futures rather than just intellectually understand them. From the Hawaii 2050 project that created four radically different versions of Hawaii's future to pandemic simulations developed years before COVID-19, Dunegan demonstrates how making futures visceral can change decision-making in profound ways. Find Jake at jakedunegan.com or on BlueSky as dunegan23. Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Alex Fergnani takes us on a journey from his beginnings as a martial arts student in Asia to becoming a provocative voice in futures thinking with his groundbreaking approach to foresight wisdom. His upcoming book "The Dao of Foresight" with Penguin represents a fresh approach to teaching foresight concepts through an entertaining narrative set in a fictional world. Following a hero's journey structure, the novel follows a young disciple seeking a master to help save his endangered village. Through this adventure, readers learn foresight techniques while engaging with wisdom from Taoism, Zen Buddhism, and Confucianism. Alex shares the comprehensive world-building process behind the book—creating maps, character backgrounds, and plot structures that form a rich universe accessible to audiences from teenagers to seasoned practitioners. Some highlights from our conversation: Entered futures accidentally after pursuing Asian studies and discovering a Future Studies program in Taiwan Views Kung Fu as the primary influence on his approach to foresight—focusing on rigorous fundamentals, discipline, and systematic processes Created "The Dao of Foresight" as an edutainment novel set in the Land of Pangu Developed a comprehensive world-building process with maps, character backgrounds, and a hero's journey narrative structure Believes the foresight field should first distinguish between futurism (speculation) and foresight (systematic approaches) Pivoting his career toward becoming a "communicator of wisdom" rather than a traditional foresight practitioner His personal revelation that his initial attraction to foresight's ambitious scope was partly compensating for deeper psychological needs offers powerful insight for anyone drawn to futures work. Whether you're curious about alternative approaches to futures thinking or interested in how storytelling can transform complex concepts, this episode offers a thought-provoking blend of Eastern wisdom and foresight practice. Find Alex on LinkedIn and YouTube, and join his mailing list to receive updates about "The Dao of Foresight" and when it is available here for pre-order: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4LRIMHh5SRz4dcr8aUC1qrGT5CcXsC1CRkC1PgR66tk6h1w/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 Enjoy the show! Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
We're launching Foundations and Futures, a special series of 100 bite-sized episodes to support our new book and make 1 million people future fluent by 2030. Each 5-7 minute episode delivers one key concept, tool, or practice to build your futures literacy from the ground up. • 100 free episodes starting March 17th to build future fluency • Episodes released in batches of 10 on Mondays and Thursdays • Each episode is 5-7 minutes focused on one key foresight concept • Series supports our book "Super Shifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn and Work in the Age of Intelligence" • Content designed as an essential toolkit for understanding longer Think Forward episodes • Episodes will eventually be backdated to be sequential with the overall show • Regular interview episodes will continue alongside this special series The future isn't something we wait for. It's something we build one insight at a time. If you're enjoying this journey into foresight, be sure to explore the rest of the series and subscribe to get the latest episodes to check out our main Think Forward show for deeper conversations on shaping tomorrow. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Organizational foresight is the key differentiator between companies that merely survive and those that actively shape their future, enabling systematic anticipation of change through expanded thinking across three time horizons. • Foresight isn't corporate fortune-telling—it's a sophisticated navigation system showing multiple routes and spotting opportunities others miss • The three horizons framework balances improving current business (H1: 0-2 years), exploring emerging opportunities (H2: 2-5 years), and reimagining industries (H3: 5-10+ years) • Effective foresight models include centralized teams, hub-and-spoke systems, or distributed capabilities—choose what fits your organization's culture • Start small with approaches like "Future Fridays" or trend newsletters before scaling up • Build a diverse team combining strategic thinkers, researchers, storytellers, and bridge builders • Create a futures-focused culture by integrating foresight into existing processes and making it safe to challenge assumptions • Organizations with mature foresight capabilities achieve 33% higher profitability and 200% higher growth than industry averages • Measure success through learning metrics, process metrics, impact metrics, and value metrics • Begin with a "futures audit" of recent decisions to identify where foresight could add the most value Subscribe to the Think Forward podcast on all major platforms and YouTube under Think Forward Show. Visit www.thinkforwardshow.com for more resources. Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Organizations today face an urgent need to be future-ready. The conversation with Dr. Rene Rohrbeck emphasizes the critical role of strategic foresight in achieving business resilience and success in a rapidly changing environment. Companies that prioritize foresight not only adapt to emerging market trends but also enhance their financial performance. • Introduction of future fitness focused on proactive preparedness • Personal background influencing Dr. Rohrbeck's foresight perspective • The necessity of foresight in strategy and its impact on performance • Exploration of the future fitness framework: thinking, storytelling, and systems • Discussion of ethical considerations in corporate foresight • Call for democratization of foresight education to empower individuals and organizations For the VIDEO Episode: https://youtu.be/ilafVPx7dW8 Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Welcome to Episode 125 of the Think Forward Show! This episode features a conversation with Dr. John Sweeney, who discusses the evolution of futures studies and the importance of transformative foresight. The episode delves into using play and culture in futures work, advocating for broader futures literacy and anticipatory governance while stressing the ethical responsibilities of futurists in shaping inclusive narratives for diverse communities. In this episode we explore: • John's journey into the field of futures studies • The distinction between strategic foresight and transformative foresight • Importance of interdisciplinary approaches to futures thinking • The role of gaming in reshaping futures dialogues • The need for futures literacy in education and society • Anticipatory governance as a pathway for adaptive policies • Ethical considerations in futures work and inclusive practices • Closing thoughts on shaping futures pluralism Our conversation with Dr. Sweeney also ventures into the ethical dimensions of future thinking, probing the balance between imaginative foresight and actionable strategies for organizations and governments. Through the lens of ethical imagination, we consider the power and responsibility of futurists in shaping long-term visions while fostering inclusive and culturally rooted methodologies. Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Join Steve Fisher on this exciting episode of the Think Forward Show as share new content coming and we explore the transformative trends shaping 2025 and beyond. From ambient AI becoming the invisible infrastructure of our lives to agentic systems taking on complex tasks with autonomy, this episode breaks down the forces reshaping industries, work, and daily life. Steve also discusses sustainability’s integration into foundational technologies, advancements in quantum computing, and the evolving nature of education and skills in an AI-driven world. These aren’t just predictions—they’re the signals and patterns emerging right now. And don’t miss the big announcement: Steve’s new book, SuperShifts , co-authored with Dr. Janae Duane, launches early this year! Dive into the frameworks and tools to navigate and leverage transformative changes before they reshape us. Highlights: • New content initatives for the year ahead. •The convergence of technologies and societal shifts defining 2025. •Insights on agentic AI, quantum breakthroughs, and sustainability. •A look ahead with practical tools to stay future-ready. 📖 Preorder SuperShifts here: https://bit.ly/SuperShifts Stay curious. Stay ahead. Always think forward. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
2024 Year-End Special: Shaping the Future with Think Forward Join host Steve Fisher in this Think Forward podcast episode, where we recap the transformative events of 2024 and look ahead to 2025. From the integration of AI into everyday life to advancements in sustainable technology, climate change crises, and shifts in political and financial landscapes, this year has been monumental. The episode features reflections and clips from conversations with leading futurists and innovators about their groundbreaking insights. Exciting announcements include the launch of a new book and expansion plans for Think Forward in 2025, aiming to deliver a richer, more interactive experience for the community. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Welcome to Episode 122 of the Think Forward Show! In this insightful episode, I sit down with Joanna Lepore, who leads Global Foresight at McDonald's Corporation. From her journey as an "accidental futurist" to co-founding FIG (Foresight Insight Group), Jo shares how real transformation starts at the core and ripples outward. In this episode, we explore: Why internal foresight capabilities are crucial for large organizations How to break through the "baggage" of corporate futures work The evolution of foresight from trend-spotting to strategic thinking The importance of combining art and science in futures work Jo's approach challenges us to think differently about how organizations build futures capabilities, proving that sometimes the most powerful changes start from within. Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
"The only future we can make is the one we can imagine." Most organizations treat imagination like New Year's exercise equipment—they know they should use it, but somehow it ends up gathering dust in the corner. Join me for Episode 121 of the Think Forward Show as we explore how imagination transforms futures work from abstract possibilities into tangible futures we can build. In this episode, we explore: - Why imagination is the secret sauce of futures work - How to break free from the "tyranny of the present" - Practical tools from the Design Futurist Toolkit - Making abstract futures tangible and actionable Ready to flex your imagination muscle? This episode will show you how futures work comes alive when we combine rigorous analysis with creative thinking. #ThinkForwardShow #FuturesThinking #Innovation #DesignFutures #StrategicForesight #FuturistPodcast #Futures #Leadership #FutureOfWork ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
🚀Episode 120 of the Think Forward Show is ready for you! 🚀 What if the key to seeing the future was learning to notice what others miss? 🎙️ Welcome to the Think Forward Show Episode 120: Non-Obvious Thinking with Rohit Bhargava 🔍 I'm Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey, and in this enlightening episode, I sit down with Rohit Bhargava, author of the Non-Obvious series and the new book "Non-Obvious Thinking." We explore how developing a non-obvious mindset can help us spot opportunities others miss and build a more open-minded future. 🔑 Key Takeaways: • How operating on different time scales can lead to unique insights • The evolution from trend spotting to developing a non-obvious mindset • The importance of being a "noticer" in our increasingly digital world • Why ethics and diverse perspectives are crucial in shaping our future Rohit's approach challenges us to look beyond the immediate and obvious, teaching us how to cultivate a mindset that can transform both our personal and professional lives. After following his work for 15 years, this conversation was particularly special. What do you notice that others might miss? Join the conversation! #ThinkForwardShow #Innovation #FuturesThinking #NonObviousThinking #Leadership Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 119: The Art of Trendspotting 🔍🌐 I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey. In this episode, we continue our Being a Futurist series, and I dive deep into Trendspotting —a crucial skill for anyone looking to anticipate change, identify opportunities, and navigate the future. If you’ve ever wondered how to distinguish between a fad, a trend, and a megatrend, or if you want to spot hidden signals shaping tomorrow, this episode is for you! 🔑 Key Takeaways: • The difference between fads, trends, and megatrends • Essential techniques for spotting trends, like environmental scanning and STEeP analysis •How to filter out the noise and recognize weak signals •Real-life examples of trendspotting in action Ready to tune your radar and see the patterns others miss? Don’t miss this episode! Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 118: Engineering Foresight with Kara Cunzeman 🌌🔧 In this episode, I sit down with Kara Cunzeman, a visionary in applied foresight, to discuss how engineering and futures work intersect to tackle some of the most complex national challenges. Kara brings a unique perspective, blending systems engineering with strategic foresight to guide national security and space policy. 🔑 Key Takeaways: •How to build a foresight function within large organizations from scratch •The role of multidisciplinary teams in tackling complex issues •Why applied foresight is critical for navigating uncertainty and driving actionable change •Insights on the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance and the push for a national office of strategic foresight Kara’s insights show how integrating futures thinking can create lasting impact, especially in high-stakes environments. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of foresight in government and beyond. How does foresight play a role in your organization? Share with us! #ThinkForwardShow #Foresight #EngineeringForesight #FutureOfWork #StrategicForesight Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 117: Mapping Impacts: The Futures Wheel 🔮🧠 I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey. In this episode, we continue our Being a Futurist series and dive into The Futures Wheel , a powerful tool to explore the ripple effects of trends and decisions. Whether you’re in strategy, innovation, or foresight, this episode will equip you to map out impacts and visualize the cascading effects of change. 🔑 Key Takeaways: What the Futures Wheel is and how it works •Steps to create your own Futures Wheel from scratch •Practical examples of applying it to complex issues •How it can uncover hidden implications and opportunities Ready to see the bigger picture and anticipate second- and third-order impacts? Tune in now to start mapping your future! Explore a range of tools that futurists use to make sense of tomorrow and start thinking systematically about what’s ahead! 🎧 Listen here: Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://lnkd.in/eVBVJRCB Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com 🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io 🔗 Episode List (Lite Version): https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4 Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
🎙️ Think Forward Show Episode 116: The Future is Plural with Dr. Dimeji Onafuwa 🌍🌈 I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey, and in this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Dr. Dimeji Onafuwa to dive into pluralism in design and the concept of the pluriverse, where diverse perspectives create a more prosperous, more inclusive future. From transition design to ontological design and beyond, Dr. Onafuwa shares insights on how embracing multiple viewpoints can lead to more impactful, lasting solutions. 🔑 Key Takeaways: •The importance of pluralism in today’s globalized world •How transition design can address complex, systemic issues •Shifting from traditional inclusion to acknowledging difference •Real-world examples of design for social impact and regenerative communities Dr. Onafuwa’s approach challenges us to rethink design’s role, moving beyond the singular view to embrace the pluriverse. This episode is a must-listen for anyone aiming to foster a more inclusive and sustainable future. What does a plural future mean to you? Join the conversation! #ThinkForwardShow #FuturesDesign #Pluralism #TransitionDesign #SustainableFuture Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 115: Futures Research Methods 🔮🧠 I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey, and in this episode, we continue our Being a Futurist series by diving into one of the most essential aspects of foresight: Futures Research . Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just beginning your futures journey, this episode will help sharpen your research skills and open your mind to new possibilities. 🔑 Key Takeaways: •What Futures Research really is: exploring what could happen, what should happen, and what we need to prepare for. •The power of qualitative methods like the Delphi Technique, Scenario Planning, and Backcasting. •The role of quantitative methods like Trend Extrapolation and Cross-Impact Analysis. •How participatory methods like Futures Workshops and Design Fiction make futures work more inclusive and engaging. •The future of futures research—AI-powered foresight and more participatory, inclusive methods. Explore a range of tools that futurists use to make sense of tomorrow and start thinking systematically about what’s ahead! 🎧 Listen here: Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://lnkd.in/eVBVJRCB Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com Let’s shape the future together—start scanning today! #ThinkForwardShow #Foresight #EnvironmentalScanning #FutureOfWork #Innovation 🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io 🔗 Episode List (Lite Version): https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4 Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 114: The Future of Systems Part 2 featuring John Smart 🌍🔧 In this exciting follow-up, I continue my conversation with renowned futurist John Smart, diving even deeper into systems thinking and evolutionary development. We cover: 🔧 The three mandates: creation, protection, and adaptation 📊 How networks are the ultimate winners in complex systems 💡 Key insights on foresight, leadership, and how to manage conflict in strategy 🚀 The interplay of individuals, groups, and networks in driving systemic change John’s incredible foresight and practical advice will equip you with the tools to navigate the complexity of today’s interconnected world. Don’t miss this insightful conclusion to our two-part series. 🎧 Listen Now: www.thinkforwardshow.com How are you applying systems thinking in your organization? Share with us! #ThinkForwardShow #Foresight #SystemsThinking #Innovation #StrategicForesight 🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io 🔗 Episode List (Lite Version): https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4 🎧 Listen here: Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://lnkd.in/eVBVJRCB Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 113: The Future of Systems Part 1 featuring John Smart 🌍🔧 I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey, in this special two-part episode, I sit down with futurist John Smart to explore systems thinking and how it shapes our understanding of the future. Whether you’re in strategy, product innovation, or a foresight enthusiast, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on: 🔧 How systems evolve and adapt 📊 The balance between innovation and protection 💡 The role of technology, biology, and social systems in shaping the future 🚀 Big ideas like acceleration studies, evolutionary development, and the future of digital minds John’s unique perspective on foresight will challenge how you think about systems and help you better prepare for the next big shifts. This is one you don’t want to miss! 🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io 🔗 Episode List (Lite Version): https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4 🎧 Listen here: Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://lnkd.in/eVBVJRCB Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 112: Scanning the Future 🌍 I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into a critical tool for every futurist: Environmental Scanning . Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert, this episode will sharpen your skills and provide new insights on how to spot future opportunities and challenges. 🔎 Key Takeaways: What environmental scanning is and why it’s essential How to use the STEEP+ Framework for scanning across social, tech, economic, environmental, and political domains Balancing broad and focused scanning for a well-rounded foresight practice Advanced tools and techniques to help you scan like a pro The evolving future of scanning with AI and emerging technologies Ready to scan the horizon and anticipate what’s next? Tune in now! 🌟 🎧 Listen here: Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://lnkd.in/eVBVJRCB Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com Let’s shape the future together—start scanning today! #ThinkForwardShow #Foresight #EnvironmentalScanning #FutureOfWork #Innovation 🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io 🔗 Episode List (Lite Version): https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4 Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
In the latest episode of the Think Forward Show , I sit down with Dr. Jake Sotiriadis, Executive Director of Global Foresight and Strategy at Phaedrus Engineering, to discuss the future of defense and national security. We explore how strategic foresight, threatcasting, and systems engineering are shaping modern warfare and decision-making. Plus, Jake gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming book The Revenge of Ideology , which dives into the forces driving global instability. Tune in to hear how foresight tools and AI are transforming defense strategies and what the future of conflict might look like. Don’t miss this insightful conversation! #Foresight #Defense #FutureOfWarfare #NationalSecurity #ThinkForwardShow Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Welcome to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our eighth episode, where we discuss the concept of "Domain Maps". In this episode continuing our "Being a Futurist" series, we cover the following: What domain maps are How to build them from scratch Real-life examples of their application in foresight, strategy, and innovation An walkthrough exercise So, ready to map out your future project? Whether you’re working on the future of work, healthcare, or any complex domain, this episode will guide you in creating clarity from complexity. Link to the template and completed example used in the episode: LINK Tune in now and start mapping your path forward! Share your domain maps with us! #ThinkForwardShow #Foresight #Innovation #FutureOfWork #StrategicForesight Steve's site: www.stevenfisher.io Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. Think Forward Site: https://lnkd.in/eBmmHbqy TF Site (Lite Version) Episodes list: https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4 Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
🚀 Ready to unlock the future of innovation? In Episode 109 of The Think Forward Show, I sit down with Christian Mulroth, CEO of Itonics, to explore how companies can thrive in a world of rapid technological shifts. From creating a game-changing Innovation Operating System to navigating the transformative power of Gen AI, Christian shares the secrets behind turning ideas into disruptive innovations. We dive deep into AI’s role in reshaping creativity, corporate ambition, and how businesses can stay ahead of the curve. 🎧 Don’t miss this insightful conversation that could redefine how you think about innovation and growth. Below is an audio clip from the show. It was a fascinating conversation. Tune in now 👉 cc: Christian Mühlroth Here are the main links: Christian's site: https://www.itonics-innovation.com #Innovation #AI #Futures #BusinessTransformation #ThinkForwardShow Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Welcome to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our eighth episode, where we discuss the concept of "Futures Literacy". In this episode continuing our "Being a Futurist" series, I break down this powerful skill, showing how it’s not about predicting the future but about expanding your ability to understand and shape it. From personal growth to organizational success, futures literacy equips you with the tools to navigate complexity, foster innovation, and imagine possibilities beyond the present. If you’ve ever wanted to take control of what lies ahead, this episode is your essential guide to thinking forward with confidence and creativity. As always, my goal with this podcast is to do a few things: first, to have great conversations with futurists, innovators, and big thinkers shaping tomorrow. I will also dive into the tools, mindset and potential pitfalls we make as futurists. Steve's site: www.stevenfisher.io Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Welcome fellow futurists and big thinkers to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our seventh episode, where we greet our third official guest, Phil Balagtas. Phil is a designer, futurist and author. He was the founder of the Design Futures Initative, current partner at his design firm, HABITAT and a professor at ELISAVA. He is also formerly of McKinsey and Company which is where we met and we co-founded the Futures Practice which is still thriving today. In this episode, Phil and I cover a range of topics, including his journey to speculative futures, his founding of the Design Futures Initative, his work as a professor and of course, his new book, Making Futures Work. Phil's site: www.philbalagtas.com Phil's book: www.makingfutureswork.com Steve's site: www.stevenfisher.io Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Welcome to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our sixth episode, where we unpack what it means to think like a futurist. So whether you're a seasoned professional looking to sharpen your foresight skills or just someone curious about what the future might hold, this episode is your ticket to understanding how futurists approach the great unknown. My goal with this podcast is to do a few things: first, to have great conversations with futurists, innovators, and big thinkers shaping tomorrow. I will also dive into the tools, mindset and potential pitfalls we make as futurists. Thank you for joining me on this journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Welcome fellow futurists and big thinkers to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our fifth episode, where we greet our second official guest, Guillermo Sohnlein. an explorer and entrepreneur with the WayPaver Foundation, Humans2Venus and SpaceBridge Partners to name a few of his "parallel entrepreneurship" endeavors. In this episode, Guillermo and I cover a range of topics, including the entrepreneurial journey, the differences between serial and parallel entrepreneurship, and lessons learned over 25 years of new venture creation. We dive into his work exploring both our oceans and space which lead us to his work to establish a permanent human presence in the high atmosphere of Venus (where it is earth's gravity and we can use light air-cooled acid-resistant suits with small rebreather masks.. We cover the future of exploration and the space industry. He leaves us with sage advice on how to follow your calling and the legacy you should leave behind. Guillermo's site: www.sohnlein.com Steve's site: www.stevenfisher.io Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Welcome to the Think Forward podcast, where we explore the trends and technologies shaping our future. I'm your host, Steve Fisher. In Episode 104, we'll explore the concept of weak signals and how they help futurists identify emerging trends in our fast-paced, information-rich world. Today's podcast title is called "Can't Stop the Signals". It comes from the movie "Serenity, " a sequel to the hit TV show Firefly. More on that inside the episode. We also discuss the Concepts and Characteristics of Weak Signals and Setting up a System to Uncover and Track Weak Signals. Thank you for joining me on this journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Welcome fellow futurists and big thinkers to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our third episode, where we greet our first official guest, Dr. Ja-Nae Duane. a behavioral scientist at Brown University who researches how organizations can prepare for disruptive events and adapt their systems and behaviors. In this episode, Dr. Duane dives into the world of digital nudges and their darker counterpart, dark nudges. We cover the future of education, future of work and how to adapt in this emerging era of AI. She leaves us with a bold prediction about humanity's need to radically change our relationship with nature and the possibility of a sooner-than-expected "mass exodus" to Mars. Ja-Nae's site: www.ja-nae.io Steve's site: www.stevenfisher.io Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Welcome to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our second episode, where I discuss what a futurist is and does in today's world. There is much more I could expand on but consider this a start to frame up what we do as professional futurists and what you can do if you are looking to become one. My goal with this podcast is do a few things, first to have great conversations with futurists, innovators and big thinkers shaping tomorrow. I also will dive into what is shaping our work and explain the tools and methods we in our work as futurist. Thank you for joining me on this journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Welcome to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. I wanted to start this first episode to explain what this show is about and why I think you should listen. I will also take some time so you can know me a little better and how I come to you today as your host on this journey into the future. So welcome to the Think Forward podcast. My goal with this podcast is do a few things, first to have great conversations with futurists, innovators and big thinkers shaping tomorrow. I also plan to dive deep into the trends, signals and drivers shaping our future. And I will take some episodes to explain the tools and methods used by futurists in our work. There is much to learn about being a futurist. Thank you for joining me on this journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 understanding and shaping the future • Revisiting key elements including nine super shifts, the Transform Model, and futures-fluent mindset • Transitioning from learning about foresight to leading with it through consistent practice • Identifying your sphere of influence where you can effectively apply futures thinking • Developing a consistent foresight practice through regular scanning, scenario development, and review • Creating collaborative spaces to engage with others around futures thinking • Embracing "practical humility" about the future—not predicting perfectly but preparing better • Overcoming common challenges: resistance to foresight thinking, translating foresight to action, maintaining perspective during crisis • Expanding your impact from personal decisions to team dynamics and organizational culture • Continuing your foresight journey through ongoing learning and community engagement Join us on the main Think Forward show as we continue exploring emerging trends, interviewing thought leaders, and diving deeper into the application of futures thinking across industries and challenges. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 intuitive and contextual meanings become apparent with practice • Being futures fluent means developing an intuitive understanding of change, system interactions, and strategic positioning • The emotional dimension involves developing "uncertainty comfort" - staying engaged even when facing significant unknowns • Psychologically adaptable people acknowledge emotional responses to uncertainty but still move forward with clear thinking • The cognitive dimension includes systems thinking, temporal agility, divergent-convergent balance, and assumption awareness • Futures fluent thinkers can see interconnections, move between timeframes, explore widely then focus strategically • The strategic dimension translates thinking into action through opportunity sensing, flexibility, options creation, and continuous learning • Cultivate futures fluency by noticing emotional responses to uncertainty, questioning assumptions, and practicing perspective shifts • Organizations with futures fluent cultures adapt faster, innovate more effectively, and navigate disruption with greater resilience • The futures fluent mindset is becoming essential for thriving in a world of accelerating change Join us for our final episode where we'll bring everything together, reflecting on the entire journey from foundations to future-ready leadership. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 single capability but a multidimensional capacity spanning how you think, what you know, how you act, and what systems you've built • The five dimensions of assessment include futures literacy, supershift awareness, foresight methodology, systems integration, and adaptive capacity • Futures literacy measures your ability to engage with multiple futures, temporal intelligence, comfort with uncertainty, awareness of assumptions, and balanced perspective • Supershift awareness evaluates your understanding of nine major transformative forces reshaping our world, from telefusion to eco-awakening • Foresight methodology assesses your practical capability with futures tools like signal scanning, trend analysis, and scenario development • Systems integration examines how well you've embedded futures thinking into ongoing processes and decision-making • Adaptive capacity represents your ability to actually respond effectively to change through learning agility, resource flexibility, and resilience • Creating a comprehensive profile across these dimensions reveals your strengths and development opportunities • For organizational leaders, an additional assessment evaluates collective future readiness across strategic integration, cultural adaptability, and leadership orientation • The goal isn't perfect scores but honest reflection that reveals specific areas for growth and a practical roadmap forward Share your future readiness assessment with a trusted colleague, friend or mentor and ask for their perspective. Commit to one specific practice from your development plan to implement immediately. Don't wait for the perfect time to start strengthening your future readiness. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 transformations, understand multi-dimensional societal changes, explore emergent futures, and develop strategies for effective collective engagement. • Using spectrum signals to identify concrete manifestations of super shifts across governance, education, economics, health, community, and other social systems • Applying spectrum layer analysis to understand societal transformations across surface changes, structural shifts, cultural evolution, identity reformation, and paradigmatic worldview shifts • Creating visual systems maps showing how societal transformations interconnect and influence each other • Developing three distinct societal scenarios: Mainstream Adaptation, Disruptive Reorganization, and Divergent Pathways • Assessing societal readiness by identifying critical capacity gaps and adaptive strengths • Clarifying your personal role and unique contribution to positive collective adaptation • Building a social engagement strategy that connects individual efforts to broader movements • Identifying leverage points where small actions might produce significant positive change Join us next time as we help you assess your overall future readiness, integrating insights from all three workshops to evaluate how prepared you are to navigate transformation across personal, organizational, and societal dimensions. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 which super shifts will most significantly impact your organization • Using spectrum signals to track early indicators of these shifts in your industry • Applying spectrum layer analysis to understand multidimensional organizational implications • Creating robust spectrum scenarios to test and strengthen your strategies • Developing a practical adaptive roadmap with immediate, midterm, and long-term actions • Integrating super shift insights into existing organizational processes and systems • Establishing mechanisms for ongoing signal scanning and strategic adaptation • Creating a focused 90-day action plan to begin implementation immediately This workshop is designed to be interactive, so we recommend setting aside 90-120 minutes in a quiet space with materials to capture your insights, and if possible, involving key colleagues for multiple perspectives. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 interactive workshop in a three-part series focused on implementing the Spectrum Foresight method • Designed as a 90-minute guided session requiring quiet space and writing materials • Structured exercises help identify which super shifts will most significantly impact your personal future • Spectrum Signals approach used to track observable indicators of these major transformations • Multi-layered analysis explores impacts across daily routines, work, relationships, identity and health • Development of three distinct future scenarios (expected, accelerated, and unexpected interactions) • Personal capability assessment to identify strengths and development priorities • Creation of an adaptive strategy with specific actions across near, mid, and long-term horizons • Integration exercises to ensure insights become ongoing practices rather than one-time reflections • Next episode will shift focus from personal implications to organizational impact Join us for our next workshop where we'll explore how super shifts affect organizations and develop adaptive strategies at the organizational level. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 enhances our ability to shape it. • Futures communities expand our perspective by bringing together diverse viewpoints and expertise • Communities function as learning accelerators, allowing members to build on others' insights and approaches • Being part of a community creates accountability and sustains momentum in futures practice • Collective action dramatically increases potential for meaningful change, especially for addressing systemic challenges • Various types of futures communities include formal professional networks, practice-focused communities, place-based initiatives, online platforms, informal peer groups, and organizational foresight teams • Finding communities involves mapping your interests, exploring professional associations, searching digital platforms, identifying local initiatives, and attending futures-focused events • Building your own community requires starting small, inviting diverse participants, creating valuable experiences, and establishing flexible structures • Successful communities balance consistency with renewal, document learning, navigate challenges, create feedback loops, focus on impact, and evolve their structure over time • Your personal approach to community engagement might include exploring, participating, contributing, or catalyzing new connections This week's challenge: Take one concrete step toward deeper community engagement—research potential communities, join an existing network, or connect two futures thinkers who should know each other. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 gap by creating tangible, immersive stories about the future that connect emotionally with audiences beyond intellectual agreement. • Our brains are wired for stories, activating regions associated with physical sensations, emotions, and personal memories • Information delivered through stories is 22 times more memorable than facts alone • Design fiction combines elements of science fiction, speculative design, and strategic foresight • Effective future narratives are human-centered, specific, plausible yet provocative, and connect to present action • Creating design fiction involves defining your purpose, building from solid foresight, focusing on specific contexts, and developing tangible artifacts • The approach can be adapted for strategy development, innovation processes, stakeholder engagement, and personal foresight • Common pitfalls include confusing possibility with prediction and creating narratives disconnected from action Your challenge: Choose one future possibility relevant to your work or life and create a brief design fiction exploring this possibility. Share it with someone else to spark a conversation about the future. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 incentives often prevent us from exploring negative futures • The COVID-19 pandemic showed how avoiding challenging scenarios ensures we're unprepared when they happen • Exploring dark futures enhances resilience, helps identify warning signals, and reveals unexpected opportunities • Balanced scenario development should include both challenging and opportunistic versions of possible futures • Psychological resilience can be built by framing exploration as preparation, focusing on agency, and using temporal distancing • Convert dark futures exploration to strategic advantage by identifying vulnerabilities and creating early warning systems • Even in difficult futures, opportunities exist to create value and positive impact • The most resilient organizations aren't those who avoid challenges but those who face them directly We challenge you to identify one important area where you might have a strategic blind spot, apply the "what could go wrong" template, and take one concrete action to build greater resilience. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 future, helping you see it as a space of possibility rather than something threatening • Effective personal futures practice includes five key elements: signal scanning, reflection, imagination, strategic application, and continuous learning • Morning routines can prime your mind for futures thinking through journaling, curated information, and questioning assumptions • Throughout your day, practice meeting mindfulness, decision journaling, signal spotting, and future-focused conversations • Evening reflection helps process observations and deepen insights without requiring extensive time • Weekly practices (30-60 minutes) should focus on trend mapping, scenario exploration, and strategic review • Monthly practices (1-2 hours) involve broader horizon scanning, updating personal scenarios, and engaging with others • Make your practice sustainable by starting small, connecting to existing routines, making it social, and creating supportive environments • Overcome common obstacles like time pressure through integration rather than addition • Use the Personal Futures Canvas to design your practice with purpose, specific habits, and sustainability strategies Design your personal futures practice this week using at least one daily habit, one weekly practice, and one monthly commitment, then reflect after a month on what you've learned and how your thinking has changed. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 impacts countless lives. • The futures we choose to explore direct attention and resources toward certain possibilities while neglecting others • What gets imagined gets prioritized—foresight practitioners are active participants in creating the future • Inclusivity means considering whose perspectives are represented in our futures and whose voices are heard • Practical approaches include diverse participation, multiple perspectives, power awareness, and accessibility • Transparency requires making values, assumptions, and limitations visible rather than presenting work as objective • Clearly state guiding values, acknowledge key assumptions, declare limitations, and balance presentation • Practice consequential thinking by actively considering potential impacts of your work • Develop an ethical framework with principles that guide your foresight practice • Conduct ethical reviews throughout your process to reflect on whose perspectives might be missing • Seek diverse input, practice reflexivity about your own biases, and build ethical capacity in others Take one aspect of your current foresight work and view it explicitly through an ethical lens. Ask who is represented and who is missing, what values and assumptions underlie this work, and what responsibility you bear for how it might influence decisions. Then make one concrete change based on your reflection. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 have significant limitations and how participatory methods can enhance both the quality and impact of futures work. • Traditional foresight often suffers from limited perspectives, implementation gaps, power imbalances, and missed innovation opportunities • Participatory futures approaches enrich foresight by incorporating multiple perspectives and building ownership • Key principles include genuine inclusion, recognizing multiple ways of knowing, power awareness, future literacy development, and action orientation • Practical methods include collective horizon scanning, visioning workshops, futures dialogues, immersive scenario experiences, participatory policy design, and future prototyping • Effective processes require clarity of purpose, strategic stakeholder engagement, inclusive design, and clear bridges to action • Case studies demonstrate how participatory approaches have created significant value in both corporate and public sector contexts • Common challenges include time constraints, participants lacking futures literacy, process unpredictability, and leadership skepticism The future doesn't belong to experts alone. By engaging diverse perspectives in co-creating futures, we generate richer insights and build collective capacity to shape what's ahead in ways that benefit more people. Join us next episode as we explore the ethical responsibilities of futures practitioners. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 resilience and adaptiveness beyond specialized teams. • Organizations with widespread futures fluency sense changes earlier through distributed networks • Limited futures thinking creates detection gaps, implementation barriers, and response lags • Assessing current fluency requires examining perceptual range, time horizons, and adaptability • Effective development combines awareness building, skill development, process integration, and cultural support • Tiered learning approaches build basic literacy for most while developing advanced capabilities where needed • Embedding futures practices into existing processes ensures sustainability and practical application • Leadership modeling, psychological safety, and temporal diversity support futures-oriented culture • Common barriers include time constraints, complexity perceptions, and industry complacency • Case studies demonstrate successful approaches in both corporate and public sector environments • Measurement should combine capability assessments, process metrics, and documented outcomes Join us next episode as we explore participatory futures methods that involve diverse stakeholders in co-creating possible futures. The organizations that thrive in uncertain times are those that build futures thinking into everyday operations and culture. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 plans that quickly become obsolete. • Traditional roadmaps often fail because they assume linear progression, focus on activities over outcomes, and treat the future as predictable • Effective transformation roadmaps consist of four key elements: North Star Vision, Horizon Framework, Integrated Workstreams, and Learning Loops • The Horizon Framework breaks transformation into 6-12 months (specific initiatives), 1-3 years (strategic moves), and 3+ years (directional priorities) • Creating your roadmap involves clarifying your preferred future, assessing current reality, identifying key shifts, designing horizons, organizing workstreams, and establishing learning mechanisms • Successful implementation requires visual storytelling, translation across organizational levels, ongoing environmental sensing, regular replanning, and capability development • Common challenges include stakeholder alignment, balancing specificity with flexibility, resource constraints, and maintaining momentum throughout the journey Keep designing, keep transforming, and as always, think forward. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 strategy remain disconnected: different timeframes, methodological approaches, languages, and organizational structures • The Three Horizons framework as a powerful bridge between exploration and execution • Embedding foresight in traditional strategic planning cycles: environmental scanning, vision setting, strategy development, resource allocation, implementation • Practical integration tools: Strategic Implications Workshops, Wind Tunneling Exercises, Strategic Radars, Portfolio Review Boards • Real-world case studies from a consumer goods company and healthcare system • Overcoming common integration challenges like rigid planning processes and lack of leadership buy-in • Applying these principles to personal strategic planning through annual reviews, quarterly checks, portfolio approaches, and decision filters Join us next episode as we explore how to design transformation roadmaps, creating clear pathways from your current reality to preferred futures. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 of change, and make decisions with longer-term implications in mind. • Daily practices like morning signal scans and three horizons moments take just minutes but shift perception over time • Weekly habits such as pattern recognition sessions and future-focused reading blocks allow for deeper engagement • Monthly rituals including horizon scans and scenario refreshes provide space for substantial foresight work • Physical, digital and social environments powerfully shape thinking patterns and can be designed to support futures thinking • Start small by integrating foresight into existing routines rather than treating it as an additional burden • Consistency matters more than duration—brief daily practices maintained over months create more impact than occasional deep dives • Personalize your foresight rituals based on your thinking style, existing routines, and areas of interest The future emerges not just from grand strategies and breakthrough innovations, but from the small daily practices that gradually shift how we see and shape what's possible. Keep practicing, keep exploring, and think forward. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 "foresight gap" describes the common struggle to translate awareness into action • The Spectrum Foresight Method provides a framework with four interconnected stages: Explore, Design, Apply, and Integrate • Create a signal grid to organize observations across domains that matter to your future • Transform signals into patterns and develop scenarios using the two-axis method based on critical uncertainties • Build a strategic portfolio with core strategies (valuable across futures), option strategies (beneficial in specific futures), and hedge strategies (protective measures) • Create a visual foresight journey map connecting signals, patterns, scenarios, and strategies • Michael's case study demonstrates how this approach helps navigate potential career disruption from AI in marketing • Overcome common challenges like signal overload, difficulty seeing connections, or translating scenarios to action • Start your foresight journey by establishing a visual system and beginning your scanning practice Next episode we'll explore systems thinking in understanding super shifts, including how to decode complexity, recognize ripple effects, and identify feedback loops that shape transformational change. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 integrate into daily life. • Signal scanning - your personal radar system for monitoring changes in your environment and spotting patterns before they become obvious • Sensemaking - transforming isolated observations into meaningful insights through regular reflection sessions • Scenario development - exploring multiple possible futures using practical approaches like the two uncertainties matrix or day-in-the-life scenarios • Strategic decision-making - connecting foresight to action with robust choices that position you advantageously across multiple futures • Reflection and learning - creating feedback loops that continuously improve your foresight capabilities over time • Implementation strategies include starting small, integrating foresight into existing routines, and finding community support • Customize your system based on your specific context, whether you're a corporate professional, creative worker, or in transition • Begin with one simple practice this week - perhaps a 20-minute scanning session or brief scenario sketch • The perfect system is the one you'll actually use consistently - prioritize sustainability over complexity Join us next time as we explore how to map your complete foresight journey, connecting scanning to scenarios to strategic action in ways that create tangible value in your life and work. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 your life, identify emerging opportunities, and prepare for potential disruptions to your career or industry. • Understanding the Three Horizons framework: present reality (H1), long-term vision (H3), and bridges between them (H2) • Connecting broader super shifts to your personal future through relevant implications • Using visual tools like Futures Wheels, Scenario Matrices, and Timeline Mapping to explore possibilities • Aligning daily decisions with long-term futures through decision filtering and skill portfolio development • Navigating the emotional landscape of futures thinking by focusing on agency rather than prediction • Creating small experiments to test assumptions and gather real-world data • Scheduling regular review sessions to keep your futures map responsive to emerging developments The future isn't something that just happens to you. It's something you actively shape through your awareness, choices and actions. Keep exploring, keep mapping, and as always, think forward. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 building and prepare to elevate your futures practice to the next level. • Understanding the three stages of foresight development: foundational awareness, applied integration, and strategic transformation • How to accurately assess your current level of foresight fluency • Specific practices that help you advance to the next level based on where you are in your journey • The important transition from being a consumer of futures content to becoming a creator of original insights • Practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles like time constraints and making foresight relevant • How small, consistent efforts in foresight practice compound over time to build significant capability The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. Keep exploring, keep practicing, and as always, think forward. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 world building as a strategic methodology for creating detailed future scenarios • Five core lessons emerged: making futures tangible enhances engagement and action • Incorporating diverse perspectives prevents blind spots and produces richer futures work • Connecting foresight to action through deliberate bridges transforms insights into implementation • Systematic processes provide structure without rigidity, balancing discipline with creativity • Continuous learning enables adaptation as conditions evolve rather than one-time exercises • Practical approaches for integration include starting small but consistent • Creating tangible artifacts communicates complex futures more effectively • Building collaborative networks enriches perspectives and sustains futures thinking • Connecting foresight to existing processes ensures insights directly influence decisions • Regular reflection keeps your practice relevant and effective • The final 20 episodes will focus on mastery, integration, and developing comprehensive foresight systems As you continue this journey, remember that developing foresight isn't just about new tools—it's about cultivating a fundamentally different relationship with the future, seeing it as an emerging landscape to explore and shape. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 life trajectories are dissolving with people changing jobs 12 times on average during their working life • Personal foresight follows a four-part process: scanning, scenarios, strategy, and action • Effective scanning requires identifying key domains and building regular routines for spotting emerging changes • Create at least three distinct personal scenarios with 5-10 year horizons • Focus on developing adaptability and strategic optionality rather than rigid five-year plans • Navigate super shifts like AI, demographic changes, and emerging technologies through personalized strategies • Build personal foresight habits like future journaling, scenario conversations, and future self-dialogue • Even 15-30 minutes weekly dedicated to foresight significantly improves your capacity to anticipate change Take one hour this week for a personal foresight mini-retreat. Find a quiet space, bring a journal, and work through these questions: What changes am I noticing? What assumptions need questioning? What scenarios might unfold in my future? What capabilities serve me across multiple futures? What one action can I take this month to increase my options? ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 address. • Traditional leaders focus on sequential changes, while today's environment demands navigating multiple overlapping disruptions at once • Five core qualities distinguish effective super shift leaders: adaptive foresight, systems intelligence, transformational resilience, collaborative agency, and purposeful conviction • Adaptive foresight involves anticipating multiple possibilities and adjusting rapidly as new information emerges • Systems intelligence means seeing interconnections and understanding how changes in one area trigger effects elsewhere • Transformational resilience goes beyond surviving disruption to actually growing stronger through it • Collaborative agency allows leaders to mobilize diverse stakeholders despite different priorities and perspectives • Purposeful conviction provides a clear north star guiding decisions amid uncertainty and upheaval • These qualities can be developed through specific practices like scenario planning, systems mapping, and reframing disruption as opportunity • Leading through transformation carries psychological challenges requiring attention to personal sustainability • Small, consistent steps in developing these capabilities create substantial leadership growth over time Join us next episode as we explore personal foresight and how to apply futures thinking to your own life and career. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 and concrete understanding, making your foresight work meaningful and actionable. • Understanding why futures communication is uniquely challenging – abstract concepts, non-linear complexity, and emotional resistance • Harnessing the power of storytelling to make the abstract concrete and create emotional connections • Four practical narrative techniques: day-in-the-life approach, transformation through contrast, stakes-based narratives, and artifacts from the future • Tailoring communication for different stakeholders from executives to operational teams • Choosing the right formats – from decision-focused briefings to multi-platform storytelling • Overcoming common barriers like future shock, confirmation bias, and abstraction fatigue • Measuring communication effectiveness through decision influence and mindset shifts Take one complex futures insight you're currently working with and reshape it using one of the narrative techniques we've explored today. Share it with a colleague and observe how they engage with it compared to your usual approach. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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 of foresight is essential for securing continued support and building organizational commitment. • Measuring foresight impact across three key domains: innovation acceleration, risk reduction, and strategic advantage • Innovation metrics include pipeline value, time-to-market advantage, and insight efficiency • Risk reduction metrics focus on calculating avoided losses, opportunity cost avoidance, and response readiness • Strategic advantage measurements include option value, decision quality improvement, and capability development • A global consumer goods company demonstrated seven times return on their foresight investment over five years • Effective communication of ROI requires connecting to stakeholder priorities and using concrete examples • Challenges include attribution difficulties, counterfactual assessment, and time frame misalignment Select one dimension of foresight value relevant to your organization, identify specific metrics that resonate with stakeholders, and develop a measurement approach for tracking value over the next six months. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Artificial intelligence is radically transforming strategic foresight practices, supercharging our futures operating system with new capabilities while maintaining the essential role of human judgment. We explore how AI enhances environmental scanning, scenario development, and strategic implications analysis while providing practical guidance for ethical and effective implementation. • AI dramatically expands scanning capacity through automated monitoring of thousands of sources • Semantic analysis goes beyond keywords to understand conceptual relationships and emerging narratives • Multimodal analysis extends scanning beyond text to include images, audio and video • Generative AI removes traditional constraints on scenario development, enabling more diverse futures exploration • Dynamic scenario evolution allows scenarios to continuously update as new signals emerge • AI-enabled participatory scenario exploration democratizes foresight by making it accessible to broader stakeholder groups • Systems modeling helps identify leverage points where small actions create significant positive impacts • Strategy stress testing evaluates options against diverse future conditions to identify vulnerabilities • Effective implementation requires clear purpose, human-AI collaboration, and appropriate governance frameworks • Maintaining ethical vigilance is critical to prevent biases and unintended consequences Identify one component of your foresight practice where AI integration could create the most immediate value and outline a specific pilot project to test this integration. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
We explore how organizations can build truly future-ready teams that don't just respond to change, but anticipate and shape it by embedding foresight into their organizational DNA. • Qualities of future-ready teams: cognitive flexibility, embracing productive uncertainty, anticipatory learning, and strategic agility • Building futures literacy throughout your organization through experiential learning rather than traditional training • Integrating futures thinking into existing processes rather than treating it as a separate activity • Creating collaborative foresight practices that involve diverse perspectives across the organization • Developing clear futures roles and responsibilities at different organizational levels • Building capabilities through targeted development programs combined with practical application • Cultivating cultural elements that support futures thinking: learning orientation, balanced time horizons, psychological safety, and narrative competence • Starting small with strategic teams where improved futures thinking creates immediate value • Creating supporting structures and measuring both capability development and tangible impact Join us next time as we explore how to implement the futures operating system, a comprehensive framework for embedding foresight into your organization's processes, decision-making, and strategic rhythm. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
We explore how to develop breakthrough innovations shaped by the future rather than just responding to present needs. Traditional innovation typically addresses current problems, but transformative forces like super shifts are creating opportunities for innovations that anticipate emerging needs. • Future-informed innovation is anticipatory rather than reactive, identifying opportunities before they're obvious • The approach is systemic rather than incremental, considering new business models and value propositions • Transformative innovation actively shapes how the world evolves, not just helps navigate change • The process integrates strategic foresight with innovation by identifying convergence zones of multiple super shifts • Opportunity mapping reveals where emerging needs intersect with new possibilities • Implementation requires dedicated exploration teams that combine foresight with design capabilities • Tesla exemplifies this approach by reimagining cars as software-defined, continuously improving platforms • Organizations must balance being ahead of the market without developing innovations too early for adoption • Creating safe spaces for exploration helps overcome institutional resistance to future-focused ideas Try identifying two converging super shifts in your domain, map the emerging needs and capabilities, then develop innovation concepts that address these opportunities. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
Traditional strategic planning falls short in today's rapidly changing world where five-year plans become obsolete before implementation and fixed strategies break when confronted with unexpected disruptions. We explore how to create "future-proof strategies" that remain robust across multiple scenarios while actively advancing toward preferred futures. • Future-proof strategies are robust across multiple futures, not just optimized for a single expected outcome • They intentionally move toward preferred futures by actively shaping conditions • They're designed to evolve with mechanisms for sensing change and testing assumptions • The process integrates scenario planning, backcasting and strategic portfolio management • Strategic portfolios include core strategies, contingent strategies and no-regrets moves • Core strategies work well across most scenarios while advancing toward preferred futures • Contingent strategies are valuable in some futures but not others • No-regrets moves build essential capabilities regardless of which future materializes • Balance commitment to purpose and vision with flexibility in timing and tactics • Communication is crucial for connecting immediate priorities with longer-term vision Take your existing strategy and subject it to a future-proofing stress test with scenarios different from your current expectations. Identify what elements remain valuable across all scenarios and what vulnerabilities emerge, then develop a more adaptable strategic portfolio. ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.…
 
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