The art of future thinking

Keynote

Find better answers to big problems by thinking like a futurist

Futurists are adept at thinking through uncertainty and helping people finding better answers to their big problems. However, in an era defined by unpredictability and rapid change, organisations are finding the ability to think through uncertainty is increasingly a skill every decision-maker needs to develop.

With nearly two decades of work as a futurist, Simon will take you and your audience through the tools and techniques that he and other futurists use to create, explore, and engage others in their visions for the future. In this super practical session, he will show you how with the right mindset and a clear process we can all think like futurists. By doing so, we can identify emerging trends, uncover risks, discover new opportunities, and ultimately, find better answers to our more pressing problems.

Also delivered in longer workshop formats, this session is also ideal for upskilling leaders as part of a board retreat, team off-site, or strategy day.

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What it covers

#futurethinking #strategy #innovation #futureofwork

Audience

This is ideally suited for interactive sessions and round table discussions where the audience can collaborate and share ideas

Timing (when in the program)

Perfect for leadership teams, boards and government. Also suitable for a range of organisational and industry events.

Simon is a great asset to any event

Zoë Routh

Edge of Leadership Conference

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If you’re considering Simon for an upcoming event the first step is to check his availability (you can do that by filling out the form below or contacting 1300 66 55 85 (within Australia).

Assuming your preferred dates are available we can arrange a call with Simon over your video-conferencing platform of choice to discuss your requirements.

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