foresights
The decisions leaders make today are shaped by what they understand about tomorrow. That's precisely why we built foresights—a dedicated space for sharing the ideas, trends, issues, and signals influencing the futures of leaders and their organisations.
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The Art of the Craft.
You should read this if… you are navigating an AI‑accelerated world and want to understand why human craft remains a strategic differentiator rather than a nostalgic luxury. This article explores craftsmanship as the deliberate fusion of skill, creativity, intuition, and emotion—qualities that automation and AI cannot replicate—and explains why these human attributes matter more, not less, as technology scales efficiency and precision. It argues that leaders who actively value and protect craft within their organisations build authenticity, meaning, and long‑term distinction, positioning human judgement, imperfect insight, and purposeful creation as essential complements to intelligent machines in shaping resilient and trusted futures.
How Smart Robots Can Redefine Domestic Space Usage.
You should read this if… you are curious about how emerging robotics will reshape everyday life and the way we design and use our homes. This article explores how smart robots—ranging from autonomous cleaners to cognitive and emotional support companions—are beginning to redefine domestic space by taking on tasks, influencing room design, and changing how people interact with their living environments. It looks beyond novelty to examine how advances in AI, machine learning, and human‑robot interaction could fundamentally alter household routines, space utilisation, and expectations of home life as smart robots become more capable and integrated.
Case Study: How to Engage & Educate with Design Fiction.
You should read this if… you are a CEO or executive looking for a powerful way to engage and educate stakeholders about uncertain futures without relying on abstract reports or technical jargon. This case study shows how design fiction can be used to bring future possibilities to life through storytelling, visual artefacts, and speculative narratives that make complex change tangible and discussable. It demonstrates how design fiction helps organisations spark meaningful conversations, shift mindsets, and invite collaboration by creating a safe space to explore how emerging technologies and trends could shape their sector—enabling stakeholders to actively participate in imagining and shaping what might happen next
Using Design Thinking to Deliver Innovation.
You should read this if… you are looking for a practical, structured way to drive innovation without jumping too quickly to solutions. This article explores the Double Diamond design thinking framework and explains how alternating between divergent and convergent thinking helps teams first understand the right problem and then develop the right solution. It shows how using the Double Diamond encourages deeper insight, collaboration, and experimentation—reducing risk while uncovering new opportunities—so innovation efforts are grounded in real needs and better equipped to deliver meaningful, future‑ready outcomes.
The Benefits of Systems Mapping.
You should read this if… you are curious and want to better understand the complexity of your operating environment and make more informed, confident decisions. This article explains the benefits of systems mapping as a way to visualise how different elements of a system interact, revealing relationships, feedback loops, and unintended consequences that are often invisible in linear thinking. It shows how systems mapping helps leaders step back from isolated problems, ask better strategic questions, and identify leverage points for change—supporting clearer sense‑making, stronger collaboration, and more resilient decisions in an increasingly interconnected and uncertain world.
Design Thinking Cybersecurity.
You should read this if… you are a leader who recognises that technology alone will not solve your organisation’s cyber security risks. This video explores how applying a design thinking approach to cyber security shifts the focus from detection to prevention by addressing human behaviour—the most common entry point for cyber‑attacks. It explains why employees often undervalue cyber security and how human‑centred design can improve vigilance, decision‑making, and secure behaviour, particularly in organisations with mobile or distributed workforces. By rethinking cyber security through a design thinking lens, leaders can create more effective, practical defences that align with how people actually work.