We conclude our multi-part exploration of worldbuilding by bridging the gap between creating fictional futures and developing practical strategic insights for real-world decisions.

• Worldbuilding is both art and strategic science, with genuine depth and impact on decision-making
• Creating future worlds forces us to deal with ambiguity, make educated guesses, and uncover potential challenges before they arise
• The Extract, Evaluate, Execute method transforms imaginative exploration into actionable strategies
• Extract key trends and insights from your constructed world without judgment
• Evaluate insights for plausibility, timeline, impact, and relevance to your organization
• Execute by outlining clear next steps and tangible actions for strategic advantage
• Communication is crucial when moving from fiction to strategy to inspire stakeholders
• Collaborative worldbuilding brings diverse perspectives, testing assumptions and revealing blind spots
• Regular practice builds a culture of foresight, helping teams anticipate and respond to change
• A healthcare organization used worldbuilding to identify telehealth's potential before competitors

Join us next episode as we explore how to effectively measure and communicate the strategic impact of your foresight practice.

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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 68 - World Building - Part 7 - From Fiction to Strategy