Think Forward: Conversations with Futurists, Innovators and Big Thinkers
Episodes
FIF Series EP 42 - Generational Drift - Part 1 – Understanding Demographic Transformation
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The massive demographic shifts known as Generational Drift are fundamentally restructuring societies, economies, and power dynamics worldwide in ways ...
FIF Series EP 41 - Introducing the Nine SuperShifts
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off a new phase of our Foundations in Foresight series by introducing nine "super shifts" – massive structural transfor...
FIF Series EP 40 - Reflection - Models Methods and the Futures Operating System
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40 marks a milestone as we review our foresight foundation and prepare to explore the nine super shifts shaping our future. We reflect on key ...
FIF Series EP 39 - Implementing and Scaling Your Futures Operating System
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We tackle the critical challenge of implementing and scaling a futures operating system within organizations, providing a practical roadmap for transf...
FIF Series EP 38 - The Six Core Components of Your Futures Operating System
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Futures Operating System is a structured framework helping organizations embed foresight into decision-making and daily operations. We break down ...
FIF Series EP 37 - Introducing the Futures Operating System
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We introduce the Futures Operating System (FOS), a structured framework designed to embed futures thinking into organizational decision-making, strate...
FIF Series EP 36 - Turning Insights into Action - Applying Spectrum Foresight
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the critical applying phase of the Spectrum Foresight method, where theoretical futures thinking transforms into practical, actionable stra...
FIF Series EP 35 - Designing Distinct and Compelling Futures
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The designing phase of the Spectrum Foresight Method helps us build usable, realistic scenarios that acknowledge how different groups experience the s...
FIF Series EP 34 - Scoping and Sensing—Exploring the Foundations of Futures Work
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We dive deep into the exploring phase of the Spectrum Foresight Method, a structured approach to navigating the future with clarity and strategic inte...
FIF Series EP 33 - Navigating Complexity with the Spectrum Foresight Framework
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our journey into the Spectrum Foresight Method, breaking down the four-phase framework that helps individuals and organizations explore, d...
FIF Series EP 32 - Introduction to the Spectrum Foresight Method
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Spectrum Foresight Method equips individuals and organizations to navigate uncertainty by systematically exploring multiple possible futures inste...
FIF Series EP 31 - Detecting Weak Signals to Anticipate SuperShifts
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Weak signals, though subtle and easily overlooked, provide powerful early indicators of major shifts that can give you strategic advantage when recogn...
FIF Series EP 30 - Reflection and Integrations with the Transform Model
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We pause to reflect and deeply integrate the transformational principles from our Transform model, offering practical exercises to apply these concept...
FIF Series EP 29 - Adaptability and Anti-Fragility
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adaptability and anti-fragility represent transformative approaches that go beyond resilience, allowing individuals and organizations to not just surv...
FIF Series EP 28 - Integration of Natural Rules
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore how the Transform model harnesses nature's proven methods for adapting to change, offering practical insights for thriving in unpredic...
FIF Series EP 27 - Holistic Approach
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holistic approach is a critical aspect of future thinking that allows us to see beyond isolated problems to understand interconnected systems and ...
FIF Series EP 26 - Positive Sum Outcomes
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Positive-sum thinking elevates futures thinking from theory into transformative practice by seeking outcomes where everyone involved gains value, cont...
FIF Series EP 25 - Guided by Natural Transformations
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Natural transformations offer a powerful blueprint for thriving amid disruption, with ecosystems demonstrating how to transform challenges into opport...
FIF Series EP 24 - Introduction to the TRANSFORM Model
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Transform Model offers a strategic foresight framework designed to help individuals and organizations anticipate, respond to, and leverage complex...
FIF Series EP 23 - The Difference Between Trends and SuperShifts
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Distinguishing between trends and super shifts is crucial for future-proofing any business or career. We explore the key differences to help you spot ...
FIF Series EP 22 - Understanding SuperShifts
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Fisher explores super shifts—the fundamental forces reshaping our world that are deeper and more transformative than trends. These massive sys...
FIF Series EP 21 - Welcome to the Age of Intelligence
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're entering the Age of Intelligence, where the convergence of human, artificial, and networked intelligence is reshaping everything from work ...
FIF Series EP 20- Reflections - Building Your Futures Literacy
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached a milestone in our Foundations in Foresight series, making this the perfect time to reflect on how our thinking about the future ha...
FIF Series EP 19 - Exploring a Spectrum of Futures
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore why thinking of the future as a single destination is a dangerous habit and how to break it. Understanding multiple possible futures is ess...
FIF Series EP 18 - What Drives Change?
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the five major forces driving change—technology, economics, demographics, environment, and politics—helps us anticipate shifts befor...
FIF Series EP 17 - Challenging Your Biases and Assumptions
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Fisher explores how cognitive biases affect our ability to think about and prepare for the future, showing why our brains take mental shortcuts ...
FIF Series EP 16 - The Role of Empathy
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Empathy emerges as a critical but often overlooked skill in futures thinking that allows us to see beyond our own perspectives and imagine how differe...
FIF Series EP 15 - Using Metaphors in Futures Thinking
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Metaphors do more than describe reality—they actively shape our thinking and decision-making, especially when we contemplate the future. The words a...
FIF Series EP 14 - Black Swans and Wild Cards
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the unpredictable, high-impact events known as Black Swans and Wild Cards that transform industries and everyday life overnight. Through ex...
FIF Series EP 13 - The Power of Curiosity
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curiosity powers futures thinking by enabling us to see possibilities and spot disruptions before they happen, making it an essential skill rather tha...
FIF Series EP 12 - Exploring Weak Signals
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Weak signals are early indicators of change that can help us predict future trends before they become mainstream, offering competitive advantages to t...
FIF Series EP 11 - Understanding Trends Versus Fads
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We tackle the crucial business strategy question of distinguishing between trends and fads, providing a framework to prevent costly missteps while cap...
FIF Series EP 10 - Reflection - Your First Steps Toward Futures Literacy
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This reflection episode marks a pivotal moment in our foresight journey, inviting you to integrate everything we've learned about futures thinkin...
FIF Series EP 9 - Creating a Futures Mindset
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Futures thinking isn't just about looking ahead—it's about developing mental habits that help you see change before it happens and act on ...
FIF Series EP 8 - Systems Thinking - Seeing the Big Picture
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Systems thinking revolutionizes problem-solving by helping us see interconnections instead of isolated parts. This framework offers powerful tools for...
FIF Series EP 7 - The STEEP Framework - Tools for Organizing Change
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into the STEEP framework, a powerful tool that helps track and categorize social, technological, economic, environmental, and political change...
FIF Series EP 6 - Understanding Signals of Change
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Signals of change are early indicators revealing emerging shifts that could evolve into major trends or societal transformations, and recognizing them...
FIF Series EP 5 - The Role of Assumptions in Futures Thinking
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore how unexamined assumptions can derail business strategies and future planning, while providing practical techniques to identify and challen...
FIF Series EP 4 - Introduction to Futures Literacy
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Futures literacy, an essential skill for the 21st century, helps us make sense of uncertainty, navigate change, and think beyond limitations by imagin...
FIF Series EP 3 - The Difference Between Prediction and Foresight
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foresight isn't about predicting the future—it's about exploring multiple possible futures to better prepare for uncertainty. Most predict...
FIF Series EP 2 - What is Foresight?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foresight is the ability to explore multiple possible futures rather than predict one exact outcome. We differentiate this practical approach from for...
FIF Series EP 1 - Welcome to Foundations in Foresight
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foundations in Foresight is a new series designed to introduce the fundamentals of futures thinking in bite-sized episodes. Steve Fisher explains how ...
Think Forward - Trailer
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Think Forward podcast. This is a trailer introducing the show. We will have great conversations with futurists, innovators, big thinker...