Global discontinuities such as the COVID-19 pandemic, US-China trade war, and Arab Spring can rapidly change the operating context for public- and private-sector organizations. These types of events are often described as “wildcards” and are unpredictable and highly disruptive to those affected. Strategic foresight offers an organized, systematic process to manage uncertainty and risk, while allowing for better decision-making.

In this APO Productivity Talk, Marcus Barber will present the principles for using foresight for risk management, drawing examples from real-life cases.

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