Over the next decade, San Francisco has the potential to move from optimization to regeneration; to re-emerge not just as a city of innovation, but as a well-being-centered metropolis—one that heals people, planet, and possibility.
What does a Futurist do? The world is shifting at an unprecedented pace. Emerging technologies, evolving consumer behaviors, and global disruptions are reshaping industries faster than most businesses can adapt. The question is: How do you stay ahead vs. constantly playing catch-up? This is where a professional futurist comes in. But let’s be clear—futurists aren’t fortune tellers, and they don’t predict the future with a crystal ball in hand. Rather, they analyze future trends, interpret current trends, and help businesses anticipate change, with the goal of creating a better future.
The world is changing faster than ever, and businesses that thrive aren’t just reacting to change—they’re anticipating it. That’s where futurism studies come in. In this post, we'll break down what future studies actually are, how futurism applies to strategic planning, why impact-driven foresight efforts matter, how to integrate futurist thinking into your decision-making, and the role of strategy development in preparing for the future.
Master essential strategic planning skills to navigate uncertainty, drive business success, and stay ahead of market shifts. Learn key strategy frameworks, decision-making techniques, and how to future-proof your organization with foresight, adaptability, and competitive advantage. Discover how strategic thinking, collaboration, and data-driven insights can transform your approach!
The new guide highlights the top names among Futurists worldwide, selected for their contributions to the futures space and to their respective fields at large. The list features various professionals, from business leaders to education professionals, all of whom are working to advance humanity in some way.
Mental health has been gaining momentum as a critical societal issue—but progress is not linear. While awareness and innovation are driving improvements, recent political and policy shifts in the U.S. are actively undermining mental health care, funding, and access. Under the Trump administration, rollbacks of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, cuts to mental health funding, and restrictions on key programs have created new barriers—particularly for marginalized communities. These shifts are reshaping the landscape of mental health support in the U.S., forcing healthcare providers, businesses, and advocates to adapt in real time.
In 1982, the same year Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner hit movie theatres with its bleak depiction of a dystopian future where humans and AI are almost indistinguishable, Time magazine made a prescient choice. Instead of naming their customary Person of the Year, Time’s editors crowned “The Computer” as “Machine of the Year,” in a prophetic nod to the technological revolution that would soon reshape the world.
