Domains

These are our areas of expertise along with related sub-topics. These are areas that we have performed years of research and project applications.

Only recently has the field of Strategic Foresight expanded outside of government policy and corporate strategy. Having an in-depth understanding of these topics and how they apply to you, your company, or your project will position you to be ready, no matter what tomorrow brings.

These can also easily be leveraged as topics for brandon to speak to at your next conference or event.

Media & film
Personal Foresight
Organizational Foresight
Post-Capitalism

Media, Film, and Television

This domain is obviously our bread and butter. But now, with Strategic Foresight as the backbone of our company, we are pushing it to the extremes. Back in February, we built a Scanning Intelligence system for this domain. These topics are getting updated into our system every day, and every two weeks we run an impact analysis. Over the course of the next 12-18 months, we intend to slowly but surely pursue this topic thoroughly through the foresight framework, leading to a full “Future of Independent Film in 2050” (or 2060, or 2075) report.

We’d be happy to make that go faster if someone else would pay us to do the research! Otherwise, that’s the pace we are projecting, since we juggle it between our consulting and advisory work.

    • Cultivating Adaptability & Organizational Agility

    • Deepening Audience Engagement & Community Building

    • Strategic Investment in New Technologies & R&D

    • Fostering Diverse Talent, Voices & Perspectives

    • Enhancing Data Literacy and Futures Literacy Across the Industry

    • State, National, and International Film Incentives (a Systems Theory Perspective)

    • Budgetary Pressures & Indie Film Innovation

    • Globalization of Markets & Content

    • New Monetization Models (NFTs, Fan Funding, Dynamic Pricing)

    • Subscription vs. AVOD vs. TVOD Mix

    • Creator Economy Integration & Influencer Marketing

    • Blockchain, NFTs, and Web3 Applications in Film

    • Micro-transactions & In-Film Commerce Opportunities

    • Evolving Crowdfunding & Community-Backed Models

    • Personalized & Dynamic Ad Insertion

    • Streaming Platform Evolution & Consolidation

    • Dynamic Theatrical Windowing & PVOD Models

    • Growth of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Strategies

    • Rise of Experiential & Eventized Cinema

    • Advanced Audience Analytics & Targeted Marketing

    • Global Day-and-Date Release Strategies

    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Imperatives

    • Sustainability in Production Practices

    • Impact of Social Media & Creator Culture

    • Rise of Short-Form Content & Attention Economy

    • The Looming “Intention” Economy

    • Demand for Personalized & Immersive Experiences

    • At-Home vs. Theatrical Experience Evolution

    • AI-Driven Pre-production & Post-production Tools

    • Advancements in Real-time CGI & VFX

    • Decentralized & Remote Production Workflows

    • Volumetric Capture & Holographic Displays

    • Adoption of Sustainable Production Practices

    • Data-Driven Decision Making in Creative Processes

    • Rise of Niche Genres & Micro-communities

    • Nostalgia, Reboots/Remakes & IP Expansion

    • Interactive Storytelling & Multimedia Universes

    • Focus on Mental Health & Well-being Themes

    • Hyper-Local Stories with Global Appeal

    • Increased Genre Blending & Hybridization

    • Interactive & Immersive Storytelling (VR/AR/MR)

    • AI-Powered Content Creation & Personalization at Scale

    • Hyper-Niche Streaming Services & Communities

    • Gamification of Film Experiences & Fan Engagement

    • Content Overload & Discovery Fatigue

    • IP Protection & Piracy in the Digital Age

    • Ethical Implications of AI in Creative Roles & Deepfakes

    • Digital Divide & Accessibility to New Technologies

    • Talent Development & Skill Gaps for Future Roles

Personal foresight

Much more to come on this domain over the next few months.

    • Envisioning Your Future: The Power of Prospective Imagery

    • Understanding and Utilizing Anticipatory Systems & Processes (ASP)

    • How Personal Worldviews Shape Our Future Outlook

    • Developing Adaptive Mental Models for Navigating Uncertainty

    • The Evolving Self: The Future of Consciousness and Personal Growth

    • Personal Development Through the Lens of Foresight

    • Effective Environmental Scanning for Personal Application

    • Introduction to Weak Signal Analysis and Trend Spotting

    • Developing Personal Scenarios: Exploring Alternative Futures

    • Backcasting: Working Backward from Your Preferred Future

    • Integrating Wisdom Traditions with Foresight

    • Applying Systems Thinking to Understand Personal Complexities

    • Identifying and Utilizing Leverage Points for Personal Transformation

    • Cultivating Futures Literacy: A Core Skill for the 21st Century

    • Deconstructing & Reconstructing Worldviews for Personal Empowerment

    • Systems Theory: Understanding Interconnections, Loops, & Archetypes

    • Holistic Understanding: Integrating Knowledge from Diverse Fields

    • Change Dynamics & Personal Transformation

    • Practical Trend Analysis

foresight for business

Much more to come in this domain in the coming months…

    • Building a Learning Organization: Adapting to Continuous Change Through Foresight

    • The Role of Strategic Foresight in Driving Organizational Transformation and Innovation

    • Identifying Signals of Change and Disruption

    • Scanning and Competitive Intelligence for Proactive Strategy

    • Weak Signal Analysis and Trend Spotting for Early Mover Advantage

    • Understand Complex Organizational Challenges and Opportunities

    • Identifying and Activating Strategic Leverage Points for Maximum Impact

    • Understanding Interdependencies, Feedback Loops, and Emergent Properties in Business Ecosystems

    • Integrating Knowledge Across Business Functions and from External Sources for Richer Foresight

    • Pattern Recognition in Anticipating Industry Shifts and Disruptions

    • Evolving Organizational Culture to Support Proactive Foresight

Post Capitalism

This domain has been kicked around for two years, but only in the last 6 months have we dug in to the hard research. We have also been heavily influenced and spurred along by Andy Hines’ recent book, Imagining After Capitalism.

As we solidify themes and topics in our findings and synthesis, we will post them here and to our blog as well. But… don’t expect much on this until late Summer 2025.

  • A small sample of what we are currently researching.

    • Evolving Consciousness: Implications for Social Structures and Governance

    • The Search for Meaning and Belonging in a Rapidly Changing World 

    • Technological Acceleration & Its Socio-Economic Impacts

    • Bio-convergence, Neurotech, and a Redefined Human Experience

    • Space Economies & Resource Expansion: New Frontiers for Humanity

    • Geopolitical Instability & the Restructuring of Global Power

    • Pandemics & Health Crises: Lessons for Resilience and New Social Contracts

    • Resource Scarcity & Circular Economy Models

    • The Rise of Post-Materialist Values & Purpose-Driven Economies

    • Aging Populations, Migration, and their Impact on Economic Systems