Futures & Foresight
The futures are shaped by the choices we make today and all choices are about the futures.
In a world of accelerating change, organizations need more than predictions; they need the tools to navigate uncertainty, identify emerging opportunities, and build strategies that are both adaptive and bold.
Futures and foresight help us move beyond short-term thinking, exploring possibilities that challenge assumptions and bring about new ways of seeing, planning, and acting.
That’s at the heart of everything we do here at ANTICIPATE.
Examples of our work
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The Futurist's Guide to Foresight
The Futurist’s Guide to Foresight is a practical resource designed to help individuals and organizations build a futures-ready mindset. It breaks down why foresight matters, introduces essential concepts, and provides accessible tools to explore, anticipate, and shape the futures. Whether you're new to foresight or looking to sharpen your approach, the guide offers clear frameworks, curated resources, and key insights to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
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7 Things Futurists Could Do Better [Article]
Futurists play a key role in helping navigate uncertainty, but as the world evolves, so must our approach. In this article, we reflect on ways futurists can boost their impact: making futures more immersive, communicating in ways that resonate with organizations, understanding non-futurists' perspectives, using a problem-driven approach, recognizing how "normal" keeps shifting, accounting for identity and language, and pushing for education reform.
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Futures & Foresight Events
Stay ahead of the curve with upcoming Futures & Foresight events! Explore a mix of ANTICIPATE-hosted sessions and key industry gatherings where experts, innovators, and strategists come together to explore emerging trends, breakthrough technologies, and bold ideas shaping the futures.
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Megatrends [Expert Interview]
We were interviewed as a key opinion leader for a research project conducted for Samsung, exploring the megatrends shaping the futures of consumer technology, human lifestyles, and behaviors. We covered emerging shifts in digital interactions, AI’s growing role in personalization, and how societal changes influence techadoption. It was part of an internal initiative, providing strategic perspectives on the intersection of innovation, tech, and human futures.
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Thinking Futures: From Anxiety to Anticipation [Talk]
At the Copenhagen International Rotary Club, we delivered a talk that challenged members to see change as an opportunity rather than a disruption. Through stories, insights, and foresight tools, the session explored how to think strategically about uncertainty, spot emerging trends, and shape the futures we want. The evening sparked good discussions, leaving participants with a thought: the future isn’t something to predict—it’s something we actively create.
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Futures Thinking Masterclass [Course]
For sustainability professionals, we introduced foresight as a strategic tool and futures thinking as a mindset. The training explored megatrends, signals of change, and scenario mapping, emphasizing how foresight informs strategy, policymaking, and sustainability efforts. Rather than abstract speculation, the focus was on practical applications, giving participants the tools to apply futures thinking.
How you can use Futures & Foresight to get ahead
Futures and foresight are much more than simply trend-watching—it’s about building the capacity to think long-term, anticipate change, and act with confidence in uncertainty.
We help you move beyond reactive decisions by embedding foresight into strategy, innovation, and leadership.
We offer talks, courses, and coaching to build futures literacy, horizon scanning and research to identify emerging shifts, and workshops and strategic foresight processes to turn insights into action.
For those looking for continuous support, our Futurist-as-a-Service model provides ongoing and relevant guidance.
We work with:
Strategy & Leadership Teams. Helping decision-makers integrate foresight into long-term planning, risk management, and corporate strategy.
Innovation & R&D Departments. Identifying disruptive trends, future needs, and emerging technologies to shape the next wave of products and services.
Public Policy & Governance. Supporting governments, NGOs, and think tanks in exploring future scenarios, designing resilient policies, and preparing for systemic shifts.
Marketing & Consumer Insights. Uncovering changing behaviors, cultural trends, and future customer expectations to inform branding and engagement strategies.
HR & Organizational Development. Preparing organizations for the future of work, leadership, and talent by fostering adaptability and forward-thinking cultures.