Methods

When we look to the future with open eyes, we can begin to see the opportunities that are coming.

Long-range foresight is about understanding the situation today, seeking future opportunities, and intelligently creating innovations.

It echoes what management guru Peter Drucker described as the one trait he found in successful entrepreneurs, namely a commitment to approach innovation as a "systematic practice." Based on our experience in industry and at different universities, we have developed nine Foresight tools as a systematic practice.

With the combination of these tools, we believe you will be able to prepare successfully for the future and answer three fundamental questions:

How do I begin looking for future opportunities?
How can I create a path to these opportunities that anticipates the inevitable changes along the way?
What can I start doing today that will help me get there first?

Our process is designed to help all types of companies and people learn how to apply each method as part of an integrated, repeatable practice. We invite you to delve more into our process and methods, as well as order any workshop material that would be helpful for your own foresight strategy and innovation management efforts.