🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 119: The Art of Trendspotting 🔍🌐

I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey. In this episode, we continue our Being a Futurist series, and I dive deep into Trendspotting—a crucial skill for anyone looking to anticipate change, identify opportunities, and navigate the future. If you’ve ever wondered how to distinguish between a fad, a trend, and a megatrend, or if you want to spot hidden signals shaping tomorrow, this episode is for you!

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The difference between fads, trends, and megatrends

• Essential techniques for spotting trends, like environmental scanning and STEeP analysis

•How to filter out the noise and recognize weak signals

•Real-life examples of trendspotting in action

Ready to tune your radar and see the patterns others miss? Don’t miss this episode!

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🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io

Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 118: Engineering Foresight with Kara Cunzeman 🌌🔧

In this episode, I sit down with Kara Cunzeman, a visionary in applied foresight, to discuss how engineering and futures work intersect to tackle some of the most complex national challenges. Kara brings a unique perspective, blending systems engineering with strategic foresight to guide national security and space policy.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

•How to build a foresight function within large organizations from scratch

•The role of multidisciplinary teams in tackling complex issues

•Why applied foresight is critical for navigating uncertainty and driving actionable change

•Insights on the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance and the push for a national office of strategic foresight

Kara’s insights show how integrating futures thinking can create lasting impact, especially in high-stakes environments. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of foresight in government and beyond.

How does foresight play a role in your organization? Share with us! #ThinkForwardShow #Foresight #EngineeringForesight #FutureOfWork #StrategicForesight

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO

🔗 Web: https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4

Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://lnkd.in/eVBVJRCB

Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com

🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io

Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 117: Mapping Impacts: The Futures Wheel 🔮🧠

I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey. In this episode, we continue our Being a Futurist series and dive into The Futures Wheel, a powerful tool to explore the ripple effects of trends and decisions. Whether you’re in strategy, innovation, or foresight, this episode will equip you to map out impacts and visualize the cascading effects of change.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

What the Futures Wheel is and how it works

•Steps to create your own Futures Wheel from scratch

•Practical examples of applying it to complex issues

•How it can uncover hidden implications and opportunities

Ready to see the bigger picture and anticipate second- and third-order impacts? Tune in now to start mapping your future!

Explore a range of tools that futurists use to make sense of tomorrow and start thinking systematically about what’s ahead!

🎧 Listen here:

Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://lnkd.in/eVBVJRCB

Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com

🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io

🔗 Episode List (Lite Version): https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4

Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

🎧 Listen Now On:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO

🔗 Web: https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4

Think Forward Show (Light Version): https://lnkd.in/eVBVJRCB

Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.com

🔗 Steve’s Site: www.stevenfisher.io

Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.