Ever wondered what a futurist does? In a world where technology and society are evolving at breakneck speeds, futurists are the visionaries who help us anticipate and prepare for what's coming next. Understanding what a futurist job entails can open doors to a fascinating and impactful career. Let’s dive into what being a futurist is all about and how you can become one.
In a world where technology is advancing rapidly, cultures are changing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent, it's crucial to think with an eye towards the future. In fact, futures thinking is quickly becoming the power skill of the next decade. In this post, we're going to deep dive into futures thinking, why it's becoming more important, the role of a Futurist, and the role that diversity plays in creating purposeful futures.
My prediction for 2019: the blurring of sectors will gain steam. We’ll see more sectors colliding and combining to create something bigger and more impactful than each could do on its own. Think co-working spaces meet retail, art meets yoga, burgers meet shoes. In fact, as I write this, I sit at WeWork with a live Christmas retail marketplace happening around me, representing the coming together of two concepts in a not-so-obvious way.
Lindsay Angelo is a former Strategist with Lululemon but is now pursuing a new venture as a strategy consultant. She talked with Josh about trends in the retail space especially around the idea of a self-actualization economy and how democratization of retail influences the way that people invest and the way products are developed. She also touched on what brands she sees doing things right and what the innovation scene looks like in Vancouver.
It’s challenging to list all of the things causing angst for the retail sector, from Amazon to new startups to the death of once-popular malls around the country.
But according to Lindsay Angelo, a former Strategy Manager at Vancouver-based lululemon athletica, all that disruption creates the imperative to think differently and take risks. (Angelo left the company earlier this month, and is now a growth strategy consultant.)
