Summary
With over three decades of organisational change and foresight experience, LASA CEO Patricia Lustig has worked with leaders worldwide to anticipate change and shape the future. An internationally respected consultant, author, and practitioner in strategic foresight, Patricia brings unparalleled expertise in futures thinking, strategy development, and innovation.
Her portfolio includes collaborations with the UK Government Office for Science, the European Commission, and the Construction Industry Training Board. Patricia has been featured by Harvard Business Review, invited to the inaugural Dubai Futures Forum, and is a thought leader in futures strategy, regularly publishing insights and co-authoring groundbreaking works such as the award winning Strategic Foresight: Learning from the Future and her most recent book, co-authored with Gill Ringland, The Possibility Wheel: Making Better Choices in a Fractured World.
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Strategic Foresight: Learning from the Future
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Revised and fully updated in August 2017, with an important new section on Scenario Tools and Scenario Planning. his is a book is for leaders, to aid their practice in strategy, decision making and change – it’s a very practical (field) guide to foresight and foresight tools. It’s aimed at leaders in manufacturing, service, non-profit, government and fourth sector organisations. Strategic Foresight is a set of skills and tools used to explore potential futures exercising your ‘futures muscles’ so that you are able to plan for and take advantage of these possible futures.
The book first explores how we think about the future, looking at ambiguity and uncertainty and how these play a role in our ability to think into the future. It introduces a simple model of preferred thinking styles and talks about the ‘baggage’ and values that form our perceptions.
The next section covers models, tools and maps that people will find useful for developing their own Foresight and using this knowledge to make decisions, whilst uncovering innovation and creativity to turn this Foresight knowledge to competitive advantage. This is not a comprehensive list – just a selection of the most effective tools with their use and case studies that are easy and effective to use.
The next two sections cover: How to identify emerging trends; what impact they may have on your business; the strategic importance of early recognition; and how to apply the knowledge in your business. Harnessing Foresight as a spring board for innovation and creativity to develop new paradigms and take advantage of what may come.
Finally, the author pulls it all together by showing how to develop a practical method of exploring potential futures in the context of your existing business in order to take robust decisions and develop strategies that help you work towards your preferred future. Case studies are interspersed throughout the book to illustrate the points made along with exercises, where appropriate, to encourage people to ‘think along’ with the ideas and new ways of approaching Strategic Foresight
LASA
How Do You Future-Proof Your Decisions?
In a world of uncertainty, how can you develop a strategy that stands the test of time? How do you make decisions that balance short-term needs with long-term goals? How do you future-proof your decisions?
The answer lies in building your foresight muscles — a transformative way of thinking that helps you imagine possible futures, identify the ones you prefer, and create a path to get there. It’s about unlocking opportunities, expanding choices, and making better decisions today for a more resilient tomorrow.
At LASA, we specialise in helping leaders and organisations develop these foresight skills.
Why Foresight Matters
Our planet needs bold, forward-thinking decisions. By understanding the challenges and opportunities ahead, organisations and governments can expand their choices, take advantage of opportunities and craft strategies that ensure a better future for all.
Find out more: listen to the FuturePod podcast #57: A Very Practical Futurist: Patricia Lustig.
Curious about how foresight can transform your decisions?
Contact us at: info@lasa-insight.com
