foresight and scenario planning

Foresight and scenario planning are methods used to imagine possible future events and prepare for them. Foresight involves exploring emerging trends, uncertainties, and driving forces to identify potential opportunities and risks ahead. Scenario planning takes this further by developing detailed, plausible stories about how the future might unfold based on different assumptions. This helps organizations and individuals anticipate changes, make informed decisions, and create flexible strategies, rather than reacting only when surprises occur. Both approaches promote proactive thinking and better preparedness in an unpredictable world.