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The Role and Importance of a Retail Futurist

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The Role and Importance of a Retail Futurist

Ever walked into a store and felt like it knew exactly what you wanted before you did? Or shopped online and marvelled at how perfectly tailored the experience was to your tastes? Welcome to the future of retail. But behind these seamless experiences lies a lot of forward-thinking strategy, much of which comes from the mind of a Retail Futurist. So, what exactly is a Retail Futurist? Simply put, it’s a professional who uses strategic foresight to predict trends, understand shifting consumer behaviors, and identify emerging technologies that will shape the future of retail. Let’s dive into why this role is so crucial in today’s ever-changing market.

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Futures Thinking: The Power Skill of 2025

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Futures Thinking: The Power Skill of 2025

In a world where technology is advancing rapidly, cultures are changing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent, it's crucial to think with an eye towards the future. In fact, futures thinking is quickly becoming the power skill of the next decade. In this post, we're going to deep dive into futures thinking, why it's becoming more important, the role of a Futurist, and the role that diversity plays in creating purposeful futures.

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Futures Training: Everything you Need to Know

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Futures Training: Everything you Need to Know

Looking for Futurist Training? Need to know where to start? In this article, we cover where to find powerful Futurist training and why it matters. In today's business landscape, change is the only constant. Amidst macro global challenges—from climate change and cultural shifts to Artificial Intelligence (AI), the law of accelerated returns calls for more change to come in the next decade than we've seen in the last century. For this reason, building your foresight capabilities is more important than ever. 

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Your Path to a Futurist Job: Why Training is the Key

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Your Path to a Futurist Job: Why Training is the Key

Ever dreamed of forecasting the future - minute the crystal ball? Welcome to the world of professional futurists! We're the trend-spotters and tech-watchers, guiding organizations through unpredictable future trends. If you're eyeing a career path in futurism, understanding the journey and the crucial role of specialized training is your first step.

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How to Become a Futurist?

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I'm often asked "how do you become a futurist?" and "what makes a good futurist?" To become one, you need to have an aptitude for spotting trends and understanding how they might play out in the future. You also need to be able to think creatively and outside the box. Here are ten tips on how to become a futurist.

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Strategic Thinking and Planning: Building an Agile Foundation for Success

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Strategic Thinking and Planning: Building an Agile Foundation for Success

Excellent strategic thinking is an absolute necessity if you intend to make forward progress with your most stubborn dilemmas. But thinking strategically isn't the final step in your journey. Thoughts need actions to back them up, which is where strategic planning comes in. Strategic thinking and planning are the tools you will use to develop a thriving brand. But how do they correlate and differ, and how do you apply both? Let’s dive in.

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Top Female Futurists: the 50 Leading the Pack (updated 2025)

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The top 50 leading female futurists | In response to a flurry of demand, this is a follow-up to a post titled "Where are all the female futurists?". We dive into the top fifty female futurists along with their backgrounds and experiences. Female futurists shape the future. More than ever, businesses are hiring futurists to present a vision of what could happen in their respective industries. The list of female futurists is not long compared to the list of male futurists. The female voice has been absent from the conversation for centuries due to a lack of representation in decision-making bodies like governments or corporations; women are finally stepping up to shape our future with their unique perspectives on these global challenges we face every day. From Global futurists to American & Canadian futurists, you name it, we cover it.

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Where are all the Female Futurists?

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Where are all the Female Futurists?

Female Futurists. Why are there not more of them? And who are some leading female futurists? This post explores why there aren't more female futurists, where to find the top female futurists and what to expect from a futurist.