Day 4 of 21 Days of Futures Fit Learning - Strategic Foresight
In this segment of the "21 Days of Futures Fit Learning" series, the speaker introduces systems thinking as a core capability for future‑oriented leaders. She explains that problems are rarely isolated; they are often symptoms of larger system dynamics. By recognizing patterns, relationships, and second‑ and third‑order consequences, leaders can move beyond fixing surface‑level outputs and instead intervene in the underlying structures that generate those outputs. The talk warns against the habit of blaming individuals or external forces, describing blame as a sign of poor systems thinking. Instead, the speaker urges a shift toward asking what in the system is producing the observed outcomes, a mindset essential for designing more preferred futures.
