Published inPredictBackcasting the Futures: Origin, Practice, and PitfallsBackcasting has been proven to be one of the most well known, easily applicable, widely used, and alas, widely misused normative futures…Aug 21, 20231Aug 21, 20231
Published inPredictA Graphical Representation of the Relation Between Foresight & StrategyNowadays it is increasingly common to hear about the use of “strategic foresight” in for-profit organizations. This term, somewhat a…May 9, 20231May 9, 20231
Published inPredictHow to Spot a Charlatan FuturistThis article will tackle one of the most sensitive questions, yet arguably the most important question, about the profession of the…Apr 24, 20232Apr 24, 20232
Published inPredictThe Real Strength and The Overstated Power of the Futures/Implications WheelThe futures wheel is a subjective, qualitative foresight method to anticipate multiple consequences of one central source of change. This…Jul 18, 20223Jul 18, 20223
Published inPredictPolak Game, Sarkar Game, and 2x2 Scenario Exploration System: Top Three Futures Games Explained…Following the “experiential turn” in futures studies [1], many futures & foresight researchers and practitioners are using serious games in…Apr 14, 20221Apr 14, 20221
Published inPredictAn Explanation and Expansion of Jordan Peterson’s Thought and its Implications for our Future(s)Jordan Peterson’s thought has profound implications for the way we envision, evaluate, and move into the future(s) ahead of us. Yet…Sep 24, 20217Sep 24, 20217
Published inPredictA Detailed Account on How to Frame a Futures & Foresight ProjectFraming a futures and foresight project before the project takes off involves defining as clearly as possible what the project is going to…Aug 28, 2021Aug 28, 2021
Published inPredictClarify or Reimagine the Strategic Identity of your Organization with Identity Wind TunnelingIn December 2018, I was approached by a leading tertiary educational institution in Singapore for my potential involvement in what seemed…Jul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021
Published inPredictNormative or Explorative Scenarios? Use the “Control Compass” to Find OutIf you are familiar with scenario planning — here intended in the inclusive sense, i.e. intuitive logics scenarios as well as alternative…May 22, 20211May 22, 20211
Published inPredictWild Cards: What They Are and How to Use Them in Futures & ForesightWild cards are one of the most controversial topics in futures and foresight, as there is no consensus neither on what wild cards are, nor…Apr 26, 20211Apr 26, 20211