Het nieuwste boek van Wim de Ridder ademt een en al bevlogenheid uit. De Ridder ziet verandering. Hij beschrijft een toekomst die nog nauwelijks op de radar staat bij beleidsmakers en bestuurders. Met de beelden die hij schetst spoort hij mensen aan om te gaan ondernemen. Om het systeem te kantelen naar een toekomst die eigenlijk al is begonnen.

The main element of global scenarios is always a conceptualization of world order. The storylines unfold in more specific ways, tailored to the strategic conversation that is supported by a set of scenarios. My interest in Henry Kissinger’s book on World order stems from this perspective of strategic foresight.

The Oxford Scenario Planning Approach is an established paradigm in strategic foresight. The Oxford Scenario Programme offers a world class education in scenario planning. Therefore, it is great news that the two main faculty representatives, Angela Wilkinson and Rafael Ramirez , have coauthored this book building on their shared and different experiences and insights. 

For many years now, I have enjoyed the regular trend briefings of Trendwatching.com. Time and again they share their reflections on consumer trends, present fresh ways of interpreting what is happening in the consumer market with interesting examples from all over the world. Their perspective often helps me in my own reflection on trends. That is why I was really curious for this book to appear.

Superforecasting, the art of prediction by Tetlock and Gardner, is definitely the number one must-read for futurists this winter. Especially because the topic of prediction can generate a lot of discussion.