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The future is arriving faster … and
with less certainty. Why
Use It Since the future has not
yet happened, futures thinking is about developing
alternatives and deciding what actions are needed today to get to a desired
future. In general, it is better to anticipate and plan for change rather
than simply waiting and reacting to it. In the long run, the companies (and
individuals) that succeed the most are the ones that best analyze trends and
prepare for change. How
to Use It Three
ways to think about the future. 1.Possible Futures:
Represents all the alternative futures that lay within the realm of
probability for occurring, whether likely or unlikely, conventional or
unconventional. 2.Probable Future:
Represents the one future that is most likely to occur. This view of the
future is usually the result of trend extrapolation and describes what things
would be like if present conditions remain fairly constant. 3.Preferable Future:
Represents the most positive or desired future. It is derived by looking at
the future from an idealistic perspective. This type of thinking produces the
best breakthroughs and radical innovations. How do I start to become a
Futures Thinker? The future will happen no
matter what you do, but if you want it to be a good future, you need
to work at it. Ask these questions to get yourself and your organization
started for getting better control over your future.
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