future mapping
the why and the how
future mapping
the why and the how
Exploring where impediments are hard, where they are soft and when they can be ignored is powerful.
... See moreMost 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.

‘Memories of the future really is what you’re talking about. The idea that by briefly or temporarily putting yourself in the future and thinking about what it’s like there, and then coming back to the present, that that influences the decisions you make about your behaviour between now and the future, and how you can cope and change things in order
... See moreWhen we create safe spaces, time away from screens, ‘Yes, and’ spaces, working with other people over tasks that facilitate connection and craft a narrative that offers a hopeful take on the future, the world can start to come back into focus.
Arnold’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 .