future mapping
the why and the how
future mapping
“The Official Future” tells us to “think exponentially, act incrementally,” beckoning us to utilize foresight in service of the ever-expanding present systems of quantifying, micro-analyzing, extracting, consuming, and automating. This way of futuring is at the heart of Epistemic Uncertainty. “The Emergent Future” instead challenges us to “ think... See more
The Future Thinker’s Dilemma
lots of this is too nebulous - but the mindset shift from ‘think exponentially, act incrementally’ to ‘think transformationally, act transitionally’ is really potent
The purpose is to scout the path and shift the discourse.
Matt Webb • Towards the Orthogonal Technology Lab, V0.1
"The future will have enough robots. Brads will stand out by not being one of them." - Adam Morgan
Traditionally, organizations have focused on developing specific, easily replicable functional or technical skills. Not only were these skills easier to teach but organizations were also operating in a more stable, predictable environment at the time. In that environment, executing repeatable processes to produce standardized products and services
... See moreArnold’s theory about why people are always saying this is: “When you don’t have a vision of the future, it’s easier to look back.” People get stuck looking back because they don’t have a vision for what’s ahead. That’s why he says he’s always telling people to find their vision .
Austin Kleon • You Don't Need a Vision
In practice, a startup nonprofit has several important distinctions from traditional nonprofits: 1) it begins with a large goal and works backwards to identify incremental steps to achieve that goal, 2) it has an iterative, experimental mindset, and 3) it is an internet first organization.
marklutter.com • Startup Nonprofits
challenges to long-held assumptions take place when individuals dive deeper and deeper into anticipatory imagination and provocation, and this opens the door to transformative realities that profoundly change the perspective of the foresight practitioner. Consequently, the possibility of these new worlds become an internal experience that can no
... See moreTFSX • The Future Thinker’s Dilemma
Ultimately, preserving optionality means paying attention and looking at life from multiple perspectives. It means building a versatile base of foundational knowledge and allowing for serendipity and unexpected connections. We must seek to expand our comfort zone and circle of competence, and we should take minor risks that have potentially large... See more
Farnam Street • Preserving Optionality: Preparing for the Unknown - Farnam Street
The individual’s ability to cope with uncertainty
Organizations are created, powered, and led by people. To lead organizations well, we train people in disciplines such as marketing, finance, and leadership. But uncertainty presents a special challenge since few of us have received training in how to deal with it. As a result, although we may call... See more
Organizations are created, powered, and led by people. To lead organizations well, we train people in disciplines such as marketing, finance, and leadership. But uncertainty presents a special challenge since few of us have received training in how to deal with it. As a result, although we may call... See more