The Fluent Edge

21 - Futurology to Foresee - Navigating Uncertainty, Risk, and Crisis Management


Listen Later

đź”® How Do Big Companies Plan for an Uncertain Future? | Scenario Planning, Futurology & Risk Management

Welcome to The Deep Dive! 🌍 Today we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges any global company faces: how do you prepare for a future that’s unpredictable, constantly shifting, and full of risk?

We’ll explore the strategic playbook companies like major oil giants use to anticipate the unknown, manage crises, and even shape their industries.

📌 What you’ll learn in this video:

  • Scenario Planning 🗺️ – Why it’s not about predicting one future, but rehearsing for multiple possibilities.

  • Futurology đź”­ – Structured forecasting tools (like the Delphi method) that turn expert insights into future-ready strategies.

  • Risk Management ⚠️ – From political instability to oil spills to reputational damage, how companies defend against extreme threats.

  • Strategic Resilience đź’Ş – How foresight builds adaptability into the very DNA of an organization.

You’ll see how businesses prepare for everything: from the long-term rise of renewable energy to sudden crises like nationalization, environmental disasters, or even IT system failures.

👉 Big Question for you: In a world of AI, climate change, and rapid disruption—what new kinds of crises do you think companies should be preparing for right now?

#BusinessStrategy #ScenarioPlanning #RiskManagement #FutureThinking

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Fluent EdgeBy Learn English with Jennifer