🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 115: Futures Research Methods 🔮🧠

I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey, and in this episode, we continue our Being a Futurist series by diving into one of the most essential aspects of foresight: Futures Research. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just beginning your futures journey, this episode will help sharpen your research skills and open your mind to new possibilities.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

•What Futures Research really is: exploring what could happen, what should happen, and what we need to prepare for.

•The power of qualitative methods like the Delphi Technique, Scenario Planning, and Backcasting.

•The role of quantitative methods like Trend Extrapolation and Cross-Impact Analysis.

•How participatory methods like Futures Workshops and Design Fiction make futures work more inclusive and engaging.

•The future of futures research—AI-powered foresight and more participatory, inclusive methods.

Explore a range of tools that futurists use to make sense of tomorrow and start thinking systematically about what’s ahead!

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Let’s shape the future together—start scanning today! #ThinkForwardShow #Foresight #EnvironmentalScanning #FutureOfWork #Innovation

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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.

🎧 Listen here:

Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://lnkd.in/eVBVJRCB

Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com

🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io

🔗 Episode List (Lite Version): https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4

Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 114: The Future of Systems Part 2 featuring John Smart 🌍🔧

In this exciting follow-up, I continue my conversation with renowned futurist John Smart, diving even deeper into systems thinking and evolutionary development. We cover:

🔧 The three mandates: creation, protection, and adaptation

📊 How networks are the ultimate winners in complex systems

💡 Key insights on foresight, leadership, and how to manage conflict in strategy

🚀 The interplay of individuals, groups, and networks in driving systemic change

John’s incredible foresight and practical advice will equip you with the tools to navigate the complexity of today’s interconnected world. Don’t miss this insightful conclusion to our two-part series.

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How are you applying systems thinking in your organization? Share with us! #ThinkForwardShow #Foresight #SystemsThinking #Innovation #StrategicForesight

🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io

🔗 Episode List (Lite Version): https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4

🎧 Listen here:

Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://lnkd.in/eVBVJRCB
Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com

Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

🎧 Listen here:

Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://lnkd.in/eVBVJRCB

Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com

🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io

🔗 Episode List (Lite Version): https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4

Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 113: The Future of Systems Part 1 featuring John Smart 🌍🔧

I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey, in this special two-part episode, I sit down with futurist John Smart to explore systems thinking and how it shapes our understanding of the future. Whether you’re in strategy, product innovation, or a foresight enthusiast, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on:

🔧 How systems evolve and adapt

📊 The balance between innovation and protection

💡 The role of technology, biology, and social systems in shaping the future

🚀 Big ideas like acceleration studies, evolutionary development, and the future of digital minds

John’s unique perspective on foresight will challenge how you think about systems and help you better prepare for the next big shifts. This is one you don’t want to miss!

🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io

🔗 Episode List (Lite Version): https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4

🎧 Listen here:

Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://lnkd.in/eVBVJRCB
Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com

Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

🎧 Listen here:

Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://lnkd.in/eVBVJRCB

Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com

🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io

🔗 Episode List (Lite Version): https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4

Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.