IN SPOTLIGHT
Four scenarios on the future of circular economy
The circular economy holds the promise of a zero-waste future, yet formidable challenges in technology, finances, and regulation persist. How will governments and businesses overcome these obstacles to achieve true sustainability?
The ROI of Strategic Foresight: Picturing the Future Pays Off
Research has found that strategic foresight has a significant impact on an organisation’s bottom line – those who think about the future could be looking at up to 33% higher profitability and 200% higher market capitalisation within their industries.
The Importance of Cross-Industry Conversations in Continuous Foresight
Futures and foresight-oriented discussions have a tendency to focus on specific industries. Having an in-depth understanding of key trends and directions within one’s industry is a must, however, a too heavy focus on industry-specific approaches can also be limiting.
Foresight Orientation as a Key Success Factor
Key Success Factors of a Foresight ProgramA good foresight program doesn't pop out of anywhere. Organisations that wish to understand the future and prepare for it need a good program in place.