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Horizon scanning

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What is horizon scanning?

See what others miss. Horizon scanning is the discipline of spotting early signals of change before they become obvious trends. This guide shows how to transform scattered observations into foresight that drives smarter strategies, stronger innovations, and future-ready decisions.

In this guide

Get into the nitty-gritty of horizon scanning with these instructional articles.

Foresight fundamentals

The power of clustering: How to turn early signals into actionable foresight

A single weak signal rarely changes a strategy. One new startup, one experimental policy, or one shift in consumer behavior may be interesting, but on its own it is not enough to guide decisions. The...

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Foresight fundamentals

Weak signals vs. trends: how to tell the difference and why it matters

In foresight work, few concepts are as fundamental as weak signals and trends. Both are essential for building futures intelligence, yet they serve very different roles. Understanding the difference...

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What makes a great foresight radar? 5 lessons from a foresight expert

The foresight radar has become one of the most recognizable tools in futures work. Done well, it’s more than a visualization, it’s a living map of what could shape our tomorrow.

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The foresight bottleneck is broken: what agentic AI changes (and what it doesn't)

If you work in foresight, you know the feeling. Endless context-switching. Drowning in signals and data. Colleagues asking for fast answers while you struggle to ensure engagement. And too often,...

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Inspired by Nordic Business Forum 2025: Introducing the future-ready business trend radar

This year, at Nordic Business Forum 2025, the slogan “Moving Forward” is a call to action! It highlights foresight, growth, and culture as critical drivers of organizational success. Inspired by...

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