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.

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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.

FIF Series EP 73 - Futures-Informed Innovation