Jul 10Bridging Foresight & Innovation to Create Meaningful ChangeChange. It’s a word that holds immense power and potential. Most of us want to make a difference and create positive change in the world. But how do we go about it? How do we navigate the complexities of change and harness its transformative energy? The key lies in understanding…Change5 min readChange5 min read
Mar 16Shifting Baselines Syndrome: How our Generational Amnesia Masks the True State of ThingsThe world is always changing. Have you ever noticed how certain environmental changes, such as the overfishing of the oceans or the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest, can seem normal or insignificant to us over time? This phenomenon, known as the shifting baselines syndrome, has a profound impact on our…Foresight9 min readForesight9 min read
Mar 3Steering Clear of Utopia & Dystopia: How to Craft Plausible Binary ScenariosWhat pitfalls should you avoid when creating two scenarios, and how can you ensure that neither scenario is viewed as a utopia or dystopia? Scenario planning is a strategic tool used by organizations to anticipate and prepare for future events by considering a range of possible scenarios. By analysing a…Future4 min readFuture4 min read
Feb 20Building Futures Scenarios: 14 Key Questions to ConsiderScenarios are used to explore potential futures, and can be an important tool for decision-making and planning. However, it’s important to build scenarios that are grounded in reality, take into account a range of factors, and are based on a comprehensive understanding of the environment in which the scenario will…Scenarioplanning3 min readScenarioplanning3 min read
Dec 15, 20224 Essential Tools for Working SmarterAs GPT Chat continues to be the talk of the town, I thought I’d share some of the tools that I use in my daily work to work smarter and write better. You might already be familiar with some of these tools, while others might be new to you. In…Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
Sep 7, 2021Rethinking Fundraising for the FutureWe live in the age of compounded crises, where global challenges are interconnected and complex in nature. Meanwhile, public attention spans are short, and agendas change almost every minute. At this critical point in time, fundraisers need to utilise innovative new tools and technologies to go above and beyond previous…Fundraising8 min readFundraising8 min read
Jul 20, 2021The Sustainability Imperative: Moving Beyond CSRClimate change mitigation and calls for social change has remained high on the public agenda during the COVID-19 crisis, despite the global health emergency and economic recession. But what is the role of organisations in getting the economy restarted in a responsible way? And is it worth it? CO2 emissions…Csr12 min readCsr12 min read
Published inFARSIGHT·Jun 29, 2021Will Mayors Rule the World?‘While nations talk, cities act’ has been a long-standing mantra for mayors around the world. But is this really true? If you ask political theorist Benjamin R. Barber, the answer is yes. …Urban Planning7 min readUrban Planning7 min read
Published inFARSIGHT·Nov 6, 2020Atlantis Is Not Just a Fever Dream: Existential Health Risks in the PacificThe Pacific Region. How can you plan for the future, when you are facing existential risks to your home and livelihood? Part 1: COVID-19 and health risks. The Pacific region is home to some of the world’s smallest and most vulnerable countries. Hundreds of small islands spread over a huge…Pacific Islands5 min readPacific Islands5 min read
Sep 18, 2020Doing Good in the Controversial Palm Oil IndustryOne year ago, I submitted my Master Thesis on the strategic impact of sustainability certifications in the palm oil industry. Together with my thesis partner, we studied how DAABON, a Colombian sustainable agriculture leader, went above and beyond compliance as first-movers in becoming Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)…Strategic Sustainability2 min readStrategic Sustainability2 min read
