Disruptive Futures Institute

Final stop after one month in the UK & Europe on my global book tour for Disrupt With Impact. Recording studio in London. Diving into topics like Systemic Disruption, Unpredictability & Decision-Making in Deep Uncertainty. I look forward to sharing more soon - stay tuned! #unpredictability #uncertainty #systemicchange #decisionmaking #foresight

Meeting Roger Spitz, Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute and Founder & CEO of Techistential (Strategic Foresight & Sustainable Futures), at the Institute of Directors (IOD), India #London #Global #Convention was profoundly insightful. His talk highlighted how businesses can thrive amidst unpredictability, urging boards to operate effectively in uncharted territories. He emphasized Artificial intelligence’s critical role in decision-making and its implications for strategic evolution. Spitz stressed the need for boards to adapt to present challenges while preparing for hyper-augmented, AI-driven futures. His new book here https://lnkd.in/e-kGXi2W The panel explored the momentum of #AI in #boardrooms, urging directors to harness AI for innovation, efficiency, and strategy while managing risks like cybersecurity and data privacy. Insights from Mohit Ralhan, Global CEO of TIW Capital Group, underscored disruption-driven growth and organizational mental health. Angelo George, CEO of Bisleri International Pvt Ltd, called for accountability and self-regulation. At the same time, BVR Mohan Reddy, Founder Chairman of Cyient Limited, and Naveen G.V, Managing Director at Benchmark Digital Partners LLC, discussed AI’s potential to boost productivity and profitability. I raised concerns about AI’s societal impacts, including the risks of creating a “digital social caste.” Should directors bear personal accountability for AI-driven disruptions? Should companies mandate AI-specific board subcommittees to oversee ethical technology use —distinct from traditional Audit, Risk, ESG, and other committees? While the responses varied, one panellist suggested that directors could only be held partially accountable, akin to their accountability in financial decisions. Yet, as in finance or governance, directors may face scrutiny years later if they neglect their duties. It raises an important question: why not hold directors fully accountable for decisions related to AI and its societal impact? The discussion left pressing questions about boardroom accountability and the mechanisms needed to ensure ethical foresight in the AI era. #Boards must evolve to address these challenges head-on. #aiforbusiness #aiforgood #aiforall Photo: Myself with Roger Spitz, Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute and Founder & CEO of Techistential (Strategic Foresight & Sustainable Futures).

?? Peter Drucker Forum: Thinking Across Time Horizons ?? Incredibly inspiring time in Vienna, as we reach the final day of the Global Peter Drucker Forum in The Hofburg Palace in Vienna, once the imperial seat of the Habsburg dynasty.? ?? I thoroughly enjoyed learning from such a diverse group of global thought leaders, and I was thrilled to share my talk, and also my live interview with the amazing Franziska Graf, on Drucker Forum TV. We discussed key themes from my latest book, “Disrupt With Impact” on their Book's Corner. ?? ?? More to follow; for now some themes from our interview and book ‘Disrupt With Impact’ just published in the Drucker Forum Blog - “Thinking Across Different Time Horizons for Sustainable Value Creation” ? ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/gNgsT4-4? ? #leadership #DruckerForum #foresight #complexity #unpredictability

It was a great pleasure attending our Venture Partner Roger Spitz’s latest book presentation here in London the other day.? ‘Disrupt With Impact’ not only shares Roger’s thoughtful insights at a very relevant time, but also highlights how differently we will have to navigate the next decades.? ‘VUCA’ is the term used in the military more widely since the early 90s for ‘volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.’? Modelling the future has become highly unreliable and experts struggle to provide the guidance we’ve become so used to.? As DeepTech investors we already operate at the frontier of knowledge.? Roger’s observations give a great glimpse into how we can embrace what’s ahead. More about Roger’s book here:?Https://www.DisruptWithImpact.com #vuca #vc #deeptech #ai Vektor Partners Christopher Riley Valentin Menedetter Jem Davies Laurent Rossi Herr Prof. Dr. Bernd Gottschalk

Why should everyone consider becoming a futurist? At the Nasscom Design & Engineering Summit 2024, Roger Spitz,?Disruptive Futures Institute, dived into how thinking ahead and preparing for multiple scenarios can reshape our responses in an unpredictable world. Watch the shot from #nasscomDES 2024 for a glimpse into future-ready thinking! #FindGrowth

Last night, we hosted an incredible evening with celebrated futurist Roger Spitz. ?? Roger shared invaluable insights on navigating disruption, fostering leadership, and using technology such as AI to elevate strategic decision-making, enabling businesses to build lasting value in an unpredictable world. A huge thank you to Roger and all the guests who joined us! Are you looking to learn more about how technology and futures thinking can be used to navigate challenges?? Discover our eBook here ?? https://lnkd.in/eiF9dwyx #FuturesThinking #NavigateChange?#StrategicDecisionMaking

It was great to hear from Roger Spitz last night at BJSS London. Roger has now launched his latest book "Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World". Using real-world examples Roger highlighted some key topics: ?? Embracing new mindsets is a must for thriving on uncertainty and disruption? ?? Change is constant, requiring anticipation, foresight and adaptability ?? The interconnectedness of risks contributes to increased uncertainty and complexity, impacting decision making ?? The critical importance of continuous learning in the face of rapid change ?? AI and its role as a transformative technology AND disruptor I first came across Roger’s work when researching and writing the BJSS and SPARCK report on futures thinking, Embracing Tomorrow: Insights for anticipating and thriving in an uncertain future.?https://lnkd.in/eTUKXmuS ?? As a copywriter I find the language of disruption fascinating and can’t wait to read the copy I picked up at the event. https://lnkd.in/er9ZuGhh

I enjoyed attending Roger Spitz session BJSS on his new book, Disrupt with Impact. His AAA Framework—Antifragile, Anticipatory, and Agility, struck a chord with me. These three elements highlight what I believe is essential for organisations to absorb critical uncertainties. ?? Antifragile: Resilience isn't just about withstanding shocks; it's about building self-adapting systems that thrive on disruption. Organisations need decentralised decision-making and rapid feedback loops in a volatile world to evolve continuously, becoming more robust and adaptive in uncertainty. ?? Anticipatory: Preparing for the future is more than just predicting trends; it's about expanding choices. As I often share, strategic thinking is about increasing optionality. It's about building pathways that allow for flexible responses to emerging signals, enabling organisations to make choices when they matter most. ?? Agility: True strategic agility bridges short-term adaptability with long-term vision. This isn't about reactive agility but a proactive, evolving stance that allows us to respond fluidly to dynamic environments, echoing Sun Tzu's wisdom on adapting "like water." Traditional strategies that rely on stability and control don't cut it anymore. We must shift to emergent strategies prioritising flexibility, adaptability, and resilience, which are critical in navigating complex ecosystems. Thank you, Matthew Mullan, for the invitation. It was an insightful session, and Roger's AAA framework provides a compelling blueprint for organisations to rethink their strategic approach in the face of complexity. #EmergentStrategy #Resilience #Complexity #StrategicAgility #AdaptiveLeadership #DisruptWithImpact #LeadershipInComplexity #SystemsThinking

I am really looking forward to being part the debate and deliberations in London for the ???????? ???????????? ???????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? of the Institute of Directors (IOD), India. This global convention focusing on ‘Board’s Strategy for Secure Futures & Turning Disruptions into Opportunities’ will include events at the iconic '?????????? ???? ??????????- ???? ????????????????????'. ?? My Keynote talk today ties in with core themes from my new book “Disrupt With Impact."??? ?? I will also be Chairing a Plenary Session on “AI and the Boardroom:? Embracing the Futures of Corporate Governance”. Thank you to Manoj K Raut and the Institute of Directors team for the book review and invitation to keynote at this important and prestigious landmark event: “Today, boards are operating in uncharted territory and navigating through unprecedented challenges and uncertainties. It is now crucial for them to learn how to turn disruptions into opportunities, leveraging innovation and strategic foresight to drive sustainable growth and resilience. ‘Disrupt with Impact’ by Roger Spitz is a perfect guide for our boardroom community. It provides comprehensive, sector-specific insights that are crucial for today’s leaders. The book introduces new concepts for governance through engaging case studies and well-explained nuances.” - Manoj K Raut, CEO & Secretary-General, Institute of Directors, India ?? You can read the Institute of Director’s review of my book ‘Disrupt with Impact - Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World’? ?? https://lnkd.in/gjN3Gdcr Institute of Directors (IOD), India Sushil Kumar Manoj K Raut Laghima Sharma Disruptive Futures Institute Techistential (Strategic Foresight & Sustainable Futures)

Tonight I was thrilled to host Roger Spitz author of the groundbreaking book "Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World" for an exclusive talk with our clients at BJSS. Roger's insights into how businesses can thrive in an era of accelerating and unpredictable change were deeply engaging. He explained the nature of the change in the operating environment and broke down complex concepts into actionable frameworks, relating this to business through real world examples. Key takeaways included: ↗? The shift from VUCA to UNVICE (reflecting environments where the unpredictability and unknowns mean the utility of ADVICE decreases). ?? - The critical importance of adopting foresight to aid in continual assessment and decision making in the present. ?? - Disruption as opportunity AND threat. ?? - Futures and foresight as essential elements of broader systemic innovation and change. The book is a must-read for: ???- Tech leaders and decision-makers who need to think differently about where we are heading. ??- Startups looking to disrupt established markets. ??- Enterprise clients aiming to future-ready their organisations. ??- Businesses seeking to protect themselves against or create value chain and business model disruption. I’m looking forward to incorporating these insights into our futures and foresight work at BJSS. I’m hugely grateful to Roger for sharing his expertise and knowledge with our team and clients. For those who missed the event, I highly recommend picking up a copy of the book, link in comments.