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What's the Difference Between Business Uncertainty and Risk?
Businesses need to be aware of both risk and uncertainty when making decisions. By understanding the difference between the two, you can be better prepared to deal with whatever comes your way.
"What if?" - a great question to start planning for impact and future growth.
"What if?" analysis is a powerful tool that can be used to make more informed decisions, identify potential risks, and develop strategies to counter potential threats.
The Benefits of Systems Mapping.
Imagine a world where you are able to understand the complexity of your operating environment, and make better decisions. Systems mapping can help!
futures insights: Working in a holacracy.
Holacracy is a system of governance that seeks to replace the rigidity of a traditional command structure with a more flexible and adaptive system. Could it be the future of work?
futures insights: Universal Basic Income.
Universal Basic Income is a system where all citizens of a country or state receive an income from the government to meet their basic needs. What could futures that include Universal Basic Income look like? How could it be funded?
futures insights: Robots as charity fundraisers.
As artificial intelligence and machine learning continue to evolve, so too will the role of robots in charity fundraising. Can we expect to see more human-robot teams in our futures?
Using Foresight to Work in the Space of Not Knowing.
The best way to deal with uncertainty will vary depending on the situation. However, some tips for dealing with uncertainty include being flexible, staying open-minded, and not being afraid to take risks.
6 Principles of Business Growth.
There is no one-size-fits-all formula for business growth. But there are certain principles that all successful business leaders follow. At insight & foresight we believe that successful growth plans are underpinned by 6 core principles.
futures insights: Direct-to-Avatar Services.
Direct-to-avatar (D2A) is a new business model that allows companies to sell their goods directly to avatars or digital twins of customers in the virtual world. Could it become a reality?
futures insights: Leased Standard of Living
A leased standard of living could exist where people pay one monthly subscription to receive all the goods and services they need - housing, food, entertainment and transport. Could this work appear?
futures insights: Social Ranking Systems.
Social ranking systems - part of our futures, or unlikely to happen? Have we already made the decisions that pre-empt a social ranking system?
futures insights: Participatory Budgeting.
Participatory budgeting - reality or fantasy? How could citizen lead decision making change the way you operate your for-purpose organisation?
Strategic Foresight - a robust method for dealing with adaptive problems.
Adaptive problems occur when organisations are faced with situations that require individuals throughout the organisation to alter their traditional ways of thinking to effectively address them. These types of issues are often challenging to solve, as typical problem-solving approaches and existing knowledge may not be sufficient for addressing them.
Transforming your Business Model with Futures Intelligence.
You've been running your business for a few years now and you're starting to feel like you're stuck. The business model that made sense when your organisation started is no longer providing the results you're looking for. It’s time to find a better way.
Futures Scenario Planning.
Futures scenario planning is using future intelligence to inform alternative visions of possible, probable, and preferred futures, and interpreting how those futures might impact your organisation.
Backcasting - A Tool for Planning and Decision Making.
Backcasting is a powerful tool that can be used to manage change and uncertainty. It can help us to identify the steps we need to take to get from where we are now to where we want to be. If you’re facing a complex challenge, backcasting could be the answer.
Think Like a Futurist for Impact and Future Growth.
One way to make sense of what's happening is to think like a futurist. Futurists use foresight to examine trends and identify potential scenarios for the future. This helps them to see both the opportunities and the challenges that lie ahead.
The Business Case for Foresight.
Foresight is a critical business tool for today because it helps organisations to identify potential future opportunities and threats, adapt to rapidly changing and uncertain environments, and make better decisions. Foresight can help leaders understand the potential implications of deep changes in their industry or market, and enable them to maximise first-mover advantages.
5 Benefits of Using Foresight.
Foresight is the ability to see beyond the present and into the future, and when used correctly, it can provide several benefits. So if you're looking for a way to boost your organisation's performance, foresight may be just what you need. In this post, we'll explore five benefits of using foresight in business. Keep reading to learn more!
10 Tips to Manage Uncertainty and Fast-paced Change.
In today's rapidly changing world, it is more important than ever to be able to manage uncertainty and fast-paced change. Many organisations struggle with this, but there are ways to manage it effectively. Here are 10 tips to help you get started.