Three Horizons Framework: a Foresight Tool for Strategy and Governance

Most strategy problems are actually foresight problems.Not because we can’t analyse—but because we keep mixing now, next, and later. That timeline blur is why decisions loop, agendas overflow, and “alignment” stays fragile. That is why the Three Horizons framework  has become one of the most practical foresight tools for leaders and boards because it restores temporal clarity—the starting point of good governance. What …

The Images of the Future

The Image of the Future: Why Social Imagination Shapes What We Build

There is a difference between being realistic and letting risk run the whole conversation. Right now, many future narratives blur that line. We talk—often correctly—about what could go wrong: AI disruption, climate instability, institutional fragility, job displacement. The risks are real, and ignoring them would be irresponsible. And yet, when risk becomes the only frame, …

Imagining the Future of Governance: Trends and Insights

Over the past two decades, corporate governance has followed a path of consolidation. In the aftermath of each crisis (Enron, Lehman Brothers, Wirecard), new regulations brought greater demands for transparency, independence, and risk management. The discourse around value creation broadened to include stakeholders, not just shareholders. ESG entered the common language. Technology began to permeate …

Anticipation: the Defining Skill for the Future of Leadership

In an era defined by complexity, volatility and accelerated change, anticipation is no longer a luxury. It is the defining capability of modern leadership. While traditional models reward reaction and control, the leaders who will shape the next decade are those who can anticipate — not just what’s coming, but what could come, and what should come. Anticipation: More …