By understanding their foresight maturity level, executives can enhance strategic decision-making, drive innovation, and ensure long-term resilience, positioning their organization for sustained growth and leadership in an evolving market.

Shaping Policy and Organizational Strategy for Long-Term Impact

Executives need to make decisions that balance short-term efficiency with long-term sustainability and societal impact. Executives in both private and public organizations must ensure that their organizations are future-ready, resilient, and strategically positioned for long-term success. The SFMA helps leaders assess their preparedness, adaptability, and decision-making processes in an evolving global landscape.

• Are we prepared for long-term industry disruptions and uncertainties?
• Are we aligning our strategy with emerging megatrends?
• Are we effectively managing risks and identifying growth opportunities?
• How future-ready is our business model?
• Are we investing in the right innovations for long-term growth?
• Are we developing a workforce ready for the future of work?
• Are our operations and supply chains resilient to global disruptions?
• Are we keeping up with regulatory and policy changes that could impact our industry?
• Are we collaborating effectively with industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders?
• Are we making strategic decisions based on data-driven foresight or short-term trends?

• Ensure long-term business resilience by anticipating disruptions.
• Prioritize innovation and technology investments that align with future market needs.
• Mitigate geopolitical, economic, and environmental risks before they impact operations.
• Build a workforce ready for automation, AI, and digital transformation.
• Make data-driven, strategic decisions that future-proof the organization.