FIF Series EP 92 - Navigating the Darker Futures with Resilience

Think Forward: Conversations with Futurists, Innovators and Big Thinkers

We venture into territory many futurists avoid: the darker sides of our potential futures and why exploring dystopian possibilities is a crucial component of comprehensive futures thinking.
• Psychological discomfort and professional incentives often prevent us from exploring negative futures
• The COVID-19 pandemic showed how avoiding challenging scenarios ensures we're unprepared when they happen
• Exploring dark futures enhances resilience, helps identify warning signals, and reveals unexpected opportunities
• Balanced scenario development should include both challenging and opportunistic versions of possible futures
• Psychological resilience can be built by framing exploration as preparation, focusing on agency, and using temporal distancing
• Convert dark futures exploration to strategic advantage by identifying vulnerabilities and creating early warning systems
• Even in difficult futures, opportunities exist to create value and positive impact
• The most resilient organizations aren't those who avoid challenges but those who face them directly
We challenge you to identify one important area where you might have a strategic blind spot, apply the "what could go wrong" template, and take one concrete action to build greater resilience.
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Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/

Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

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1. FIF Series EP 92 - Navigating the Darker Futures with Resilience (00:00:00)

2. Why We Avoid Darker Futures (00:00:30)

3. Strategic Value of Dark Futures Thinking (00:03:15)

4. Balancing Darkness and Light in Scenarios (00:04:50)

5. Building Psychological Resilience (00:06:57)

6. Converting Explorations into Strategic Advantage (00:08:57)

7. Case Study: Supply Chain Organization (00:11:23)

8. Practical Dark Futures Toolkit (00:13:03)

9. Final Challenge and Next Episode (00:15:06)