Foresight Frameworks

Futures Capacity Academy’s work is grounded in proven frameworks that help organisations design foresight well, select methods wisely, and translate insight into action. These frameworks provide a shared language, stronger governance, and practical tools for decision-making under uncertainty.

A practical framework for designing balanced foresight by integrating four complementary strengths:

• Evidence – data, trends and indicators
• Expertise – domain knowledge and strategic judgement
• Interaction – participatory engagement and stakeholder intelligence
• Creativity – scenarios, exploration and reframing

At a glance

• Use it for: method selection • programme design • team capability assessment
• Outcome: balanced foresight designs that avoid over-reliance on any single approach (e.g., data-only or expert-only)

A disciplined, end-to-end approach that connects foresight to real decision cycles:

Scoping → Mobilising → Anticipating → Recommending → Transforming
With Evaluating and Renewing to sustain organisational capability over time.

At a glance

• Use it for: governance • capability building • repeatable internal practice
• Outcome: a clear process for running foresight that leads to decisions, actions and learning – not just reports

A structured approach to anticipatory intelligence – surfacing early signals, exploring discontinuities and surprises, and stress-testing strategies to improve preparedness and resilience.

At a glance

• Use it for: resilience • risk • technology anticipation • policy preparedness
• Outcome: stronger awareness of emerging change and better readiness for disruption

A resilience-oriented view of sustainable disruptive growth, helping leaders and organisations navigate transition dynamics and non-linear change while identifying strategic choices for long-term value creation.

At a glance

• Use it for: sustainability transitions • ecosystem strategy • innovation policy
• Outcome: a structured lens to connect sustainability ambition with disruption-aware strategy and action

If you would like to apply one of these frameworks in your organisation – through a masterclass, an in-house programme, or an advisory sprint – tell us your context, time horizon and decision need. We will recommend the best format.