This article explores how Jim Dator's four scenario archetypes—Growth, Discipline, Transformation, and Decline—serve as a powerful framework in futures thinking. It demonstrates how leaders can apply these archetypes to create robust, adaptive strategies across strategic planning, policy-making, and organisational development.

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.

Ready to make better calls in uncertain times? The 2x2 Scenario Method: A Practical Engine for Futures Thinking shows how a simple, structured framework helps leaders stress-test strategy, explore plausible futures, and align teams fast.

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 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).

Discover the power of the 3 Horizons framework by Bill Sharpe. This blog explores its role in navigating complex futures, offering insights into its application across industries like education, healthcare, and rural development.

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.

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

Journey with us to explore the concept of sejahtera and how this Malaysian concept promotes sustainability and well-being in our lives. Discover more through our reflection on Asia Pacific Futures Network Conference 9 (APFN9) held in Kuala Lumpur in September 2023.

In our rapidly changing world, leaders have always tried to envision a single, predictable future that they can control. However, we are now realising that there are many possible futures that could unfold. Rather than focusing on just one future, we need to embrace the idea of multiple futures, where leadership and all stakeholders work together to create a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable world.

Discover why we use the term “futures” rather then “the future”, and we think you should too.

The futures of work are changing at a rapid pace, and it's hard not to be excited and curious about them! With the rise of robots, artificial intelligence, and smart technologies, it seems as though the possibilities are endless. What could happen next?

Rather than solely striving for financial success, an increasing number of people recognise the importance of leisure time. How could this change in values alter our relationship to work and leisure? What role will AI and automation play? Its time to start thinking about this emerging change and its impact!

Holacracy is a system of governance that seeks to replace the rigidity of a traditional command structure with a more flexible and adaptive system. Could it be the future of work?

Universal Basic Income is a system where all citizens of a country or state receive an income from the government to meet their basic needs. What could futures that include Universal Basic Income look like? How could it be funded?

As artificial intelligence and machine learning continue to evolve, so too will the role of robots in charity fundraising. Can we expect to see more human-robot teams in our futures?

Direct-to-avatar (D2A) is a new business model that allows companies to sell their goods directly to avatars or digital twins of customers in the virtual world. Could it become a reality?

A leased standard of living could exist where people pay one monthly subscription to receive all the goods and services they need - housing, food, entertainment and transport. Could this work appear?

Social ranking systems - part of our futures, or unlikely to happen? Have we already made the decisions that pre-empt a social ranking system?