Our futures are shaped by the questions we ask. Bold, thought-provoking questions help us anticipate challenges, explore opportunities, and imagine possibilities. Here are 50 questions across technology, society, environment, economy, and politics to inspire critical thinking about our futures.

Ambient voice technology is transforming AI from a passive tool into a proactive part of your environment, anticipating needs and enhancing productivity seamlessly. This innovation is reshaping industries, workflows, and efficiency by delivering insights and solutions when needed. In this blog, we’ll cover its capabilities, applications, ethical concerns, and its role in shaping more intuitive futures.

Change is constant, and staying ahead of it is key to gaining a competitive edge. The Futures Thinking Readiness Assessment helps organisations assess their ability to anticipate and adapt to change. Through 12 targeted questions, it identifies gaps in leadership, adaptability, and resource allocation, offering actionable insights to build resilience and agility. Start turning uncertainty into opportunity today.

Discover how simplified scenario planning frameworks boost efficiency, flexibility, and strategic foresight, helping businesses navigate uncertainty and adapt in dynamic markets.

Discover how horizon scanning and futures thinking empower leaders to identify emerging trends, anticipate change, and create strategies to navigate uncertainty. Our proven futures thinking engagement framework equips you with the tools to build a future-ready business, adapt to shifting landscapes, and stay ahead of the curve in an ever-changing world.

The insight & foresight Futures Thinking Engagement Framework is a powerful tool designed to help organisations build futures thinking capability. The framework consists of 5 key components: Signals, Sense-making, Scenarios, Situations, and Souvenirs. It also includes 2 essential enablers: Sparring and Spaces.

Discover the difference between noise and signals—how enduring patterns and deeper truths shape narratives beyond the surface spectacle. Learn to identify what truly matters.

Craftsmanship reflects human skill, creativity, and emotion, symbolising authenticity and luxury through terms like "artisan" and "handmade." In an age dominated by AI, the value of handcrafted work has grown, highlighting its importance as both a luxury and a necessity.

Discover why New Year's Eve sparks reflection and forward-thinking, as we embrace our inner futurist to plan for the year ahead and explore future possibilities.

Maree Conway's paper, "Strategic Thinking: what it is and how to do it," highlights the importance of strategic thinking in creating effective strategies for organisations. It differentiates strategic thinking (imagining and understanding future possibilities) from strategic planning (documenting actions to implement a strategy).

Explore Sohail Inayatullah's "Six Pillars: Futures Thinking for Transforming," a framework for shaping futures through mapping, anticipation, and creating alternatives.

Explore how the generic foresight process framework developed by Joseph Voros clarifies strategic processes, enhances strategy development, and expands exploration of future opportunities.

Discover the Foresight DJ, visionaries who inspire people and organisations to embrace future possibilities through transformative mixes.

Explore five core methods of futures thinking with insight & foresight's Icons of Futures Thinking: Futures Triangle, Two x Two Matrix, Three Horizons, Four Archetypes, and the Futures Wheel. Learn how these approaches can help navigate and redefine our rapidly transforming world.

Discover how mastering the art of asking questions can enhance learning, problem-solving, and foresight. Learn traits of effective questions, practical tips to improve your technique, and common mistakes to avoid.

Why was insight & foresight created? Who are our customers? How do we deliver value? Read this note from our founder James Clampett.

STEEP analysis evaluates Social, Technological, Economic, Environmental, and Political factors impacting businesses. Essential for horizon scanning, it helps anticipate changes and make long-term decisions with more confidence and greater reliability.

Explore the shift from traditional strategic paradigms focused on certainty to navigating the uncertainties of today's business world, including technological disruptions and changing market dynamics.

For entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders alike, navigating the balance between knowledge and the unknown becomes a potent strategy. It enables them to remain flexible and stay ahead in a constantly changing landscape.

Effective planning hinges on the clarity of your actions. Dive into the realm of action verbs - powerful instruments that infuse precision and momentum into your planning endeavors.