Welcome to the world of alternative futures and foresight!
Take a moment to think about the past, present, and future. We cannot change the past – but we can perhaps learn from it. The current situation and the choices you have in front of you are largely based on the past – your room to maneuver may be narrow. The only time dimension we can significantly influence is the future. That's why it's crucial to develop our abilities to navigate successfully in the constantly changing world around us.
Foresight is a hot topic among business leaders, and for good reason: our operating environment is changing at an accelerating pace and the intensity of changes has become increasingly disruptive over the years. Change challenges every leader's ability to make successful decisions that determine the future success – and even existence – of their organization. The ability to identify alternative futures and trajectories – and even influence them – has become a key source of competitive advantage.
Research also shows that up to 75% of business leaders estimate that their organization is not prepared for changes in the operating environment. According to another study, companies that are skilled in foresight were able to make an average of 33% better profit and increase their value by 200% more compared to their peers.
By increasing their understanding of the future and the ability to anticipate it, organizations can better leverage future opportunities, increase their resilience, and reduce business risks. The ability to anticipate the future is a key success factor that should be part of every leader's toolkit.
This Foresight & Insight site offers you insights, diverse tools, and up-to-date information to help you develop your organization's foresight capabilities and achieve better results. Feel free to navigate through the menu to the content. You can also jump directly to Foresight-related content from this link.