Strategic Foresight & Intelligence focuses on helping leaders anticipate, prepare for, and shape long-term futures in an environment of accelerating change and uncertainty. This work moves beyond short-term forecasting to systematically explore how emerging forces may interact over the next 5–15 years and what those interactions mean for decision-making today.
Future-state scenario design (5–15 year horizons)
Development of multiple, plausible future scenarios that explore how political, economic, technological, social, and environmental forces could evolve. These scenarios are not predictions, but structured narratives that help organizations stress-test strategies, identify early warning signals, and build resilience across a range of possible futures.
AI, technology, and geopolitical risk analysis
In-depth analysis of how advances in artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies intersect with shifting geopolitical dynamics. This includes assessing risks related to governance, regulation, security, supply chains, data sovereignty, and strategic competition, as well as identifying opportunities for advantage or adaptation.
Africa-specific macro and demographic foresight
Focused foresight on Africa’s unique macroeconomic, demographic, and societal trajectories, including population growth, urbanization, labor markets, digital adoption, and regional integration. This lens highlights how global trends will manifest differently across African contexts and what that means for policy, investment, and institutional strategy.
Second- and third-order impact mapping
Systematic identification of indirect and cascading effects that emerge once a change or intervention is set in motion. This approach surfaces unintended consequences, feedback loops, and cross-sector impacts that are often missed in linear analysis, enabling more informed and responsible strategic choices.
DELIVERABLES
Foresight reports
Comprehensive, research-driven reports that synthesize trends, scenarios, and implications into clear strategic insights, supported by data, visuals, and structured frameworks.
Executive briefs
Concise, decision-oriented briefings tailored for senior leadership, highlighting key risks, opportunities, and strategic options without unnecessary technical detail.
Closed-door advisory sessions
Confidential, high-trust discussions with executives or principals to interpret foresight findings, challenge assumptions, and translate insights into actionable strategic direction.