You should read this if… you are concerned that treating AI as a short‑term technology initiative rather than a long‑term strategic force creates material governance and strategy risk. The article argues that most AI conversations fixate on current tools and use cases, while effective leadership requires anticipating AI’s broader future impacts on industries, economies, and society, and shifting from reactive adoption to proactive strategic agility. It positions strategic foresight as a core executive capability, providing a structured way to navigate uncertainty, surface emerging risks and opportunities, and embed AI considerations into enterprise strategy, resilience, and long‑term value creation rather than experimentation driven by hype.

You should read this if… you are a CEO or board member who suspects your organisation talks about your futures more than it is truly prepared for them. This article introduces the Futures Thinking Readiness Assessment as a practical way to evaluate whether your organisation has the leadership commitment, adaptability, and resources needed to turn foresight into real strategic advantage. Through a set of targeted questions, it helps leaders identify gaps in capability, culture, and decision‑making, and highlights how assessing readiness is a critical first step in building resilience, agility, and the capacity to anticipate and act on change rather than reacting once disruption is already underway.

You should read this if… you want an enjoyable read about a more creative and engaging way to understand how futures thinking actually works in practice. This article uses the metaphor of a “Foresight DJ” to show how futures thinking involves mixing signals, trends, and possibilities—much like tracks in a set—to create meaningful narratives about what could come next. Rather than predicting the future, it illustrates how foresight empowers leaders and organisations to actively shape their futures by curating insights, challenging assumptions, and inspiring fresh thinking, turning strategic foresight into a dynamic, participatory process rather than a static report

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?

Participatory budgeting - reality or fantasy? How could citizen lead decision making change the way you operate your for-purpose organisation?