Podcasts & Videos

UNDP Futures Series: How to Be a Future-Ready Organization through Leadership

This UNDP Futures Series features Scott Smith and Susan Cox-Smith and explores what it means to be a future ready organization. Scott and Susan are authors of the recently published book, Future Cultures: How to Build a Future-Ready Organization Through Leadership. The book, Futures Cultures, features a case study about UNDP. It highlights UNDP's Future Trends and Signals System as an “enabler of anticipation across the organization.” Moderated by Bronwyn Williams, Futures Fellow, Strategy and Futures Team, Executive Office.

Near Future Laboratory Podcast with Julian Bleecker

Scott and Susan's new book, Future Cultures, focuses on integrating futures thinking into existing organizational contexts rather than forcing entirely new practices. They emphasize understanding and mapping current networks, language, and processes first and identifying and cultivating diverse champions at multiple levels to spread ideas. In the book, they recommend starting small with regular gatherings to share signals of change.

In Clear Focus Podcast with Adrian Tennant

IN CLEAR FOCUS: Scott Smith and Susan Cox-Smith of strategic foresight consultancy Changeist are co-authors of "FUTURE CULTURES”. Scott and Susan explain the practice of strategic foresight and how to be better prepared for a range of potential futures by embracing creative thinking and innovative methodologies. Listeners receive a 25 percent discount on "Future Cultures" at KoganPage.com by using the promo code BIGEYE25 at checkout.

Cohere Podcast with Dr Lauren Vargas and Bill Johnston

In the Cohere podcast episode, hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas, along with guests Scott Smith and Susan Cox-Smith, delve into the shift from traditional forecasting to the dynamic practice of futuring, as explored in their works How to Future and Future Cultures. They discuss the importance of evolving strategic frameworks to foster anticipation and adaptability, particularly in navigating complex crises. The conversation highlights the role of online communities in driving innovation and building future resilience.

Broadcast From Later Podcast with Robert Bolton

Scott Smith, Susan Cox-Smith, and Madeline Ashby join Robert Bolton to talk about futures practices and exchange weak signals of change. This conversation covers: niche climate transition issues wedging political division; the arms race between impulse consumer confections and appetite suppressants; and the return of sneakernets.

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