11. Horizon scanning: Building Career Resilience in a Changing World
Horizon scanning is a strategic practice for identifying early signals of change, helping you anticipate uncertainty and adapt. In your career, this proactive approach fosters career resilience and uncovers new growth opportunities. By staying informed and adaptable, you position yourself as a leader capable of steering towards a more sustainable and equitable future. In a world of increasing complexity and change, building resilience and adaptability is essential for achieving your vision and thriving in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Awareness:
- How might long-term industry trends and broader market and societal shifts impact your future?
- What trends align not only with profit but also with personal and societal values?
- What emerging risks and opportunities could shape your career and the world you want to create?
- How can your career choices influence broader sustainability and societal outcomes?
- Where do you see risk, and where do you see the potential for opportunity?
Agency:
- Frame the critical questions you need to consider to navigate an uncertain future.
- Evaluate the landscape considering social, political and economic factors, environmental concerns, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.
- Systematically scan your environment for new information and data to build your hypothesis and explore various scenarios.
- Evaluate across three horizons:
- H1 – What immediate action should you take today?
- H2 – What visible trends require deeper strategic planning?
- H3 – What weak signals of an uncertain future need mitigating plans.
