Strategic foresight
See what is coming, and how it could play out.
Horizon scanning, forecasting and impact modelling that give your leadership team an early, evidence-led view of the changes that matter most.
Strategic foresight is the discipline of exploring plausible futures so you can make better decisions today. 311 Institute scans thousands of conventional and unconventional sources, maps how changes could unfold and models what they would mean for your organisation.
What we do
How we can help
Horizon scanning
Most horizon scanning is sector-specific and misses the bigger picture. We scan across sectors, technologies and regions so you see the signals your competitors overlook.
Futures forecasting
From the probable to the possible and the unexpected. We forecast across broad scopes and long time horizons, where most methods lose focus.
Futures research
Deep research into a technology, market or question, drawing on a wide range of sources and a structured method developed in-house.
Impact modelling
See disruption in slow motion. We model how a change ripples through your markets, operations and business model, so you can act early.
What you get
The result
A clear view of the signals that matter to you, and why
Plausible futures described in plain language, with timings
The implications for strategy, investment and risk
A shared picture your leadership team can act on
Trusted by leadership teams at
and more than 500 organisations in 102 countries
- Accenture
- Adidas
- Coca-Cola
- IATA
- KPMG
- Microsoft
- PepsiCo
- Qualcomm
- Samsung
- Siemens Energy
- Workday
Answers
Common questions
What is strategic foresight?
It is a structured way of exploring how the future could unfold, so leaders can spot opportunities and risks early and make better decisions now.
How is foresight different from forecasting?
Forecasting estimates what is likely. Foresight explores the full range of plausible futures, including the unlikely ones that would matter most.
How far ahead do you look?
As far as the question needs, from the next few years to the deep future.
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Other ways we help
Advisory
Board and executive advisory that helps leaders let go of old rules and lead with confidence through disruption.
ExploreStrategy
Scenario modelling and futures strategy that turn a range of possible futures into a plan you can commit to.
ExploreInnovation
Innovation programmes and moonshots that turn foresight into new products, services and ventures.
ExploreBring the future into your next board meeting.
Tell us what you are facing and we will come back to you with how we can help, whether that is a keynote, a briefing or a longer engagement.