FORESIGHT FOR FUTURES

  • WHAT FOR?

Strategic foresight is not about predicting the future but rather taking into consideration multiple possible futures.

We help explore a range of potential scenarios, allowing you to prepare for various outcomes and remain adaptable in an evolving world.

Unlike traditional strategic planning, which often focuses on the most probable outcomes, foresight takes a broader approach, considering the full spectrum of possibilities. This enables organisations to anticipate disruptions and identify opportunities ahead of time. Strategic foresight provides the mindset and tools needed to move beyond reactive decision-making, empowering organisations to shape their own future rather than being dictated by external forces.

HOW WE DO IT?

SCOPING

We begin by defining the focal question, understanding the context, and managing the most important stakeholders.

SCANNING

Next, we take a look at the environment for signals, to gather insights and make sense of their dynamics.

FUTURES

Based on the insights, we explore possible futures and use visualization or narration tools to represent these imagined futures.

BACKCASTING

Finally, we connect the possible futures back to strategic choices and takeaways for today.

PROJECT
EXAMPLES

  • In a EU funded project we gathered a group of changemakers from around a region to create a strategy.
  • We collected information about trends and signals about potential futures.
  • Then we created stories of potential futures to immerse the participants in the futures.
  • Then we chose the most desired scenario and created a strategy to bring that one about.