How to think like a Futurist?

As much as we’d all wish to have a crystal ball sometimes, the next closest thing to prepare for the future with a more scientific aspect is to talk to a futurist. And this is exactly what we do this week.

If there's one thing we know for sure is that disruption is the new normal and especially last year has proven that change is happening at the fastest rate of human history and yet, it is also the slowest we’ll experience for the rest of our lives. This clearly impacts the way we work, live, act and interact.

So to prepare for what’s next, we need to be able to anticipate and respond to change, no matter the role, profession or industry we are in.

The only way to reimagine what the future might look like to? learn and apply the art and science of futures thinking.

We brought in who has made future thinking and designing roadmaps to get there her career:

In this week's Trusted Authority? - From Unknown To Known , The Podcast, we are joined by Futurist Dr Elissa Farrow , an authority in working with companies and leaders to reimagine the future of their industry and business, assisting them in bridging the gap between the present and the future.

This interview is packed with value, and we discuss a lot:

• What a futurist is and how to become one.
• The skills to focus on to future-proof your career.
• The future of work as a mix of shorter work weeks, having multiple roles, and focusing on non-AI-replaceable skills.
• The future leader and how to prepare for this challenging role.
• Ethical considerations in AI.
• The change management process that ensures a long-lasting and successful transition into the next stage of business.
• Ways to improve futures literacy.
• ... and a whole lot more!

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The above insights and summary is from Episode 129 of the Trusted Authority? - From Unknown To Known , The Podcast.

Each week, I share practical strategies, tactics, tools and tips to help you go from being the Technical Expert (and usually the best kept secret) to become the Go-To, the Trusted Authority in your field.

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