Strategic Foresight is an Element of Effective Leadership, Not Just a Planning Tool
In a recent article for the Association of Professional Futurists’ Compass, I explained why strategic foresight should be embedded into leader development curricula to prepare leaders for the future of work and to complement other topics found in these curricula. In this post, I explain why strategic foresight is not only a planning tool but […]
Leadership in a VUCA World
This week, Mike is joined by Colonel Chris Mayer, Associate Dean for Strategy & Initiatives at West Point, to talk about teaching strategic leadership in a VUCA world. We begin by breaking down the concepts behind the VUCA acronym as we explore how best to lead in an increasingly Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous world. Chris imparts insight based […]
Why foresight, tech and ethics education can better prepare us for uncertainty
Technology is dramatically reshaping the future of training and education, including for the military. Col. Chris Mayer is a futurist and a department head at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Looking ahead, he emphasizes the importance of incorporating foresight skills, technological literacy, and a deep understanding of ethics and humanities in education. He […]
Empowering Students to Thrive in a Variety of Futures
Imagine two college students who graduate with bachelor’s degrees. The first is completely unprepared for the uncertainty that exists following graduation and struggles to find and keep meaningful work. For the second, her skills, knowledge, and attitude empower her to successfully navigate uncertainty. This does not mean that she never needs to learn again. What […]
Review of: The Next Rules of Work: The Mindset, Skillset, and Toolset to Lead Your Organization through Uncertainty
Gary Bolles, Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University and a partner in the strategy consulting firm Charette LLC, suggests that “humans have worried about the future of work since the dawn of machines” (1). This worry has only intensified over the past two years as the pandemic has accelerated changes to how […]