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In Clear Focus
In Clear Focus: Future Cultures with Scott Smith and Susan Cox-Smith
Nov 7, 2023
Scott Smith and Susan Cox-Smith discuss the practice of strategic foresight and building a futures culture in businesses. They emphasize the importance of future thinking, teaching individuals how to think about the future, and changing organizational culture. The podcast also explores tools for collaborative futureing and introduces the concept of the Future Culture Planning Map. Additionally, BBC R&D's strong futures culture is highlighted.
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- Applied futures and strategic foresight are essential for organizations to navigate volatility and uncertainty by actively shaping their own futures through strategic decision-making and adaptation.
- Building a future-ready organization requires fostering a strong futures culture, embracing the traits of highly anticipatory potential individuals (HAPI), and integrating futures-focused approaches for long-term strategic decision-making, adaptability, and innovation.
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Applied Futures and Strategic Foresight
Applied futures and strategic foresight are important in a world characterized by volatility and uncertainty. Scenario planning, a strategic method originating from the military, helps organizations prepare for potential futures. This practice has evolved into applied futures, which involves examining social, technological, environmental, economic, and political factors in strategic planning. Organizations that embrace applied futures can actively shape their own futures by making strategic decisions and adapting to unforeseen challenges.
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