The Art of Future Thinking

Keynote

Find better answers to big problems by thinking like a futurist

If being able to see what’s coming is the ultimate competitive advantage, then cultivating future thinking skills is essential for every modern organisation. In today’s world of increasing uncertainty and rapid change, futurism offers the best defence against reactive thinking, enabling organisations to prosper by anticipating challenges, discovering new opportunities and building adaptive capacity.

In this keynote, Simon Waller unveils the secrets of how futurists are trained to think beyond the present. With nearly two decades of experience as a futurist, Simon shares the proven mindsets, practical tools, and effective techniques that he and other futurists use to develop, explore, and engage others in their visions for the future.

This transformative keynote, also offered as a longer workshop, is ideal for upskilling leaders at board retreats, team off-sites, or strategy days, equipping them to navigate the complexities of tomorrow by building the skills they need today.

What it covers

#futurethinking #strategy #awareness #scenarios

Audience

This is a wonderful keynote at an industry conference but also applicable for leadership and team offsites.

Timing (when in the program)

This is the perfect keynote or endnote to any conference. The concept of 'signals' provides a framework for engaging with, or reflecting on the conversations and content they engage with at your event.

Simon is a great asset to any event

Zoë Routh

Edge of Leadership Conference

work with simon

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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