The future is not yet written.
Preparing for an unpredictable future
We're at a global crossroads of human history.
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It's a critical time - a civilisation in full shift. Where are we going - and why? And how might we get there from here? ​
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Our world is tragically divided - by disinformation. Autocracy. Climate and nature destabilisation. Technology racing ahead of ethics or governance. Obscene inequality. Separation from our natural world.
It often seems that the road ahead is short, the hill to climb is steep, the odds are long. And they're stacked in favour of the rich and powerful.
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But this dysfunctional world reflects multiple signs of our old system cracking open. We're not in a permanent state - but a state of perilous, potent, exciting, whirlwind transition.
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What are the lessons we need to learn from our past and present, to guide a wiser future?
Join us in shifting things wisely.
We help governments and leaders lead in fast-changing times. ​​
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If we understand the reality, risks and opportunity of our societal crossroads, and how best to face them, we're a lot more empowered to shape our future safely.
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You're not alone. But a huge amount is at stake. History is not kind to leaders who do not read the winds and sail into them.
Our team of experienced and expert risk, foresight and thematic strategists is here to support your reframing, planning, policy and implementation. We work with governments, civil societies, and leaders of all kinds to face instability. To build and implement plans together - not secretly. Not as a fortress world. Not in fear. But proactively, collaboratively, based on rebuilding relationships of trust. ​
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We can help you, your constituents, organization, or community walk into the future with confidence. ​​​
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How we help you plan and work
We are a top-class global team of specialists in planetary and social science, foresight and horizon-scanning, preparedness, governance and risk management.
We're deeply concerned to help societies navigate the next decades of dramatic change wisely.
And while the road ahead is murky and potholed, we believe humanity *can* chart a wiser future. One where we keep a proactive hand on the tiller of societal transformation while protecting and repairing this exquisite planet and climate.
We call this "hard, fast evolution."
We bring our skills and deep experience to a complex process of transitional systems shift. We value stability, proactivity, collaboration, deep learning, assessment and repair of what's been damaged.
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Those who prepare proactively for change are most likely to survive it and flourish in it.
We'll support your government, organisation or team to step confidently and collaboratively into navigating a very much less predictable & stable future.
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A future which is not yet written.
We are some of the world's very best experts in planetary science, foresight, climate and planetary risk planning, sociology and social change, governance, organisational reform, civil society engagement, neuroscience and behaviour change.
Meet our full team here.
You decide how we work with you.
We usually co-develop with our partners a tailored process: listening, learning, workshopping, foresight and scenarios, risk-sensitivity planning, implementing, and active engagement on the ground that works best.
We listen to you to understand your and your constituents' concerns, priorities, interests and expertise, sensitivities, & triggers.
And then we work with you to co-design a process to adaptively build your skills, evidence bases and abilities - to govern, live, plan, and implement changes proactively, confidently, and collaboratively in uncertain times.
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We do this in a highly interactive, adaptive and collaborative way - one which values fun, good food, imagination, and co-creation.
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As the future is too important to be scared of.
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Email Prof Phoebe Barnard for a no-cost initial call.
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Send us an enquiry at the button below.
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