Foresight is about being informed about the future and trying your best to predict the future and see what problems could arise.
René Rohrbeck is known for his work in strategic foresight.
Sprints
Discovery Sprint
Dig into what’s happening now, and what could shake things up down the road
Visioning Sprint
Create cool future stories! Imagine exciting possibilities and where they could lead
Design Sprint
Time to get creative! Develop smart strategies and cool solutions inspired by our awesome future scenarios
Scaling Sprint
Let’s make it real! Make sure our great ideas actually happen and become part of how the business operates
Tools
Trend Analysis
Systematic examination of emerging trends and discontinuities in various domains, such as technology, demographics, and geopolitics.
Scenario Planning
Developing multiple plausible future scenarios to explore uncertainties and challenge conventional thinking about the future.
Horizon Scanning
Continuous monitoring of the external environment for weak signals, emerging issues, and potential disruptions.
Backcasting
Starting from a desired future state and working backward to identify the steps and actions needed to reach that future.
Delphi Method
Structured communication among experts to gain insights and build consensus on future developments.
SWOT Analysis
Evaluating internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats to inform strategy.
Business Model Canvas
Visualizing and analyzing the components of a business model to identify areas for innovation and adaptation.
Innovation Ambition Matrix
Assessing the innovation potential of ideas by considering their feasibility and potential impact.
Wild Cards Analysis
Identifying low-probability, high-impact events that could significantly influence the future.
Landscape Mapping
Visual representation of the competitive landscape, technological advancements, and market dynamics.