GERALDINE WHARRY

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The 7 essential steps to forecasting the future like a Futurist

Today future forecasting involves putting a futurist hat on and thinking far ahead to deliver meaningful change for generations to come.

There is an intersection of priorities for Futurists. It’s a dance that requires multi-layered thinking calibered for change implementation and thought leadership.

In this article we will cover 7 ways you can approach the future like a futurist:

  1. Understand the fundamentals of Future Trend Forecasting

  2. Imagine the future like a futurist

  3. Seek ethical and different perspectives

  4. Embed a variety of research methods and exploration pathways

  5. See the future as a question, not a final destination

  6. Face the challenges of future foresight work as knowledge work

  7. Last but not least: Think in systems not trends

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