Most critically, these roles tend to be self-reinforcing. Organizations using fear-based future narratives often develop risk-averse cultures that further reinforce defensive positioning. Conversely, organizations with aspirational future narratives tend to attract optimistic, innovation-minded talent that strengthens their future-positive culture.

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For that reason, strategic foresight should be horizontally positioned, working with different units like marketing, finance, operations and product development, to ensure that the company collectively knows where to play, how to win, and crucially, will be prepared to adapt in uncertain business climates. New strategic foresight teams, with... See more