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Future Thinking Canvas

Re-imagining the Future
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Tech & Trends
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Innovation Process Stage
ideation
time effort
40
min.
Level
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How to prepare for your un-thinkable Futures?

Strategy is all about making choices for the Future. We often assume that the world remains the same, but in reality, that is never the case. Changes can be obvious and predictable, but there are also Futures that are unexpected or subtle. In order to create a mind-set that prepares you for all possible Future scenarios, Spark Works developed the Future Thinking Canvas.

The Canvas will stimulate you to think differently and explore your possible Futures in a structured way. It provides a way to prepare you for the un-thinkable challenges of your tomorrow and act with a positive attitude towards them.

how does 
the method work?

Changes can be obvious and predictable, but there are also Futures that are unexpected or subtle. In order to create a mind-set that prepares you for all possible Future scenarios, SparkWorks developed the Future Thinking Canvas.

The Canvas will stimulate you to think differently and explore your possible Futures in a structured way. It provides a way to prepare you for the un-thinkable challenges of your tomorrow and act with a positive attitude towards them.

Watch, Think, Re-Imagine, and Act.

Step by Step Guide

What if your un-thinkable Future happens tomorrow? Are you ready?

1

WATCH

Select 4 main topics that are currentlyundergoing change or have an impacton your organisation or team.If necessary, create new topicsspecified to your field of business.

2

REFLECT

For each selected topic, reflect onthe current changes with the biggestimpact on your organisation or team.Then, rate how positive or negative theimpact has been perceived.

3

THINK

Think of how these changes can becomeFuture opportunities for your business orteam.

4

RE-IMAGINE

Turn two of your changes into extremescenarios. Then link them with anopportunity and imagine an un-thinkableFuture scenario for that situation.

5

ACT

What would you need to change in your organisation or team to act on theseFuture scenarios?

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