In the fast-paced landscape of business, the role of a futurist within companies is becoming increasingly vital. Futurists serve as strategic visionaries, tasked with anticipating and interpreting emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts that will shape the future. By synthesizing data, conducting trend analysis, and engaging in scenario planning, futurists provide invaluable insights that enable companies to stay ahead of the curve and adapt proactively to changing market dynamics.Firms can leverage futurists to gain a competitive edge by integrating foresight methodologies into their decision-making processes. By harnessing the foresight expertise of futurists, companies can identify untapped opportunities, anticipate potential disruptions, and mitigate risks before they materialize. This proactive approach enables organizations to position themselves as industry leaders, driving innovation, and fostering a culture of forward-thinking agility. Finally, futurists can help companies cultivate a culture of innovation by inspiring creativity, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and challenging conventional thinking. By encouraging a future-focused mindset across all levels of the organization, firms can cultivate resilience and adaptability, enabling them to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape. So how can Gen Z contribute in this process? Is Gen Z is uniquely positioned to embrace the role of futurists? Some say with their innate digital fluency and adaptable mindset, Gen Z individuals can harness emerging technologies and cultural trends to envision and shape the future. Their deep-rooted connection to the digital realm allows them to anticipate the trajectory of industries such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and sustainable innovation.Further - Gen Z's commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability equips them with the ethical framework necessary to navigate the complexities of tomorrow. By leveraging their diverse perspectives and collaborative spirit, they can drive inclusive and forward-thinking discussions on issues ranging from climate change to ethical AI development. But do companies see Gen Z in the role of futurists? Does their inexperience go against them? Which companies have created a good practice of seeing the future more consciously? Find out more in this episode as Futurist and Leadership Expert Dr John Sweeney, explains: What does a futurist do? How do you prepare understand the future? How far do you go in the future and what are the tools and methods in which you work to looking at future? How can the Gen Z contribute in the quest of looking out at the future? Which companies have done a good job of looking out at the future successfully? What is the secret to their success and what normally comes in the way? What can managers do and don’t do to help Gen Z become in the role of a futurist? Find Us OnlineDr. John Sweeney   : LinkedIn, WebsiteNikhil:  Website,  Linkedin, Youtube & Book