On Demand Webinar Series

What the Private Sector Can Learn from Government About Futures and Foresight

When it comes to planning for the future, many private sector organizations rely on a forecast that predicts a single potential future, which leaves them vulnerable to disruption. In contrast, many government agencies, especially those that provide critical services, have adopted futures and foresight principles as part of their strategic planning to account for uncertainty and explore multiple potential futures.

In our upcoming webinar, we’ll discuss how private sector businesses can use these same practices and what they can learn from government agencies. Hosted by Toffler Associates CEO Maria Bothwell and featuring representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the Federal Foresight Community of Interest (FFCOI), and Toffler Associates this webinar will seek to answer critical questions on how you can begin to address future uncertainty and prepare for potential disruption.

Speakers

David Turner

David Turner is currently serving as a Senior Advisor in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) where leads all aspects of strategic planning and organization performance. David served a similar role for NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) and led the planning and performance work for the Agency's enterprise-wide R&D Line Office.Prior to joining NOAA, David served 12 years with the Department of Homeland Security.

Eric Popiel

Strategic Foresight Analyst, Office of Personnel Management (OPM); Co-Chair representing the Federal Foresight Community of Interest (FFCOI)

Eric works at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management as a Strategic Foresight Analyst and co-manager of OPM’s Strategic Workforce Foresight Team (SWFT). He is responsible for the long-term futures program that informs federal workforce policy for OPM and assists 24 CFO Act agencies in Strategic Human Capital Management. In addition, he serves as a co-chair of the Federal Foresight Community of Interest (FFCOI).

Hans Davies

Strategic Advisor

Hans Davies has been at Toffler Associates since 2007 and is a Director. His focus is helping organizations design imaginative futures that explore the nexus of humans and technology and their impact on security and protection. His specialties include security and resilience in the converging cyber and physical environments. Before TA, he was an Analyst at SAIC supporting the Department of Defense Office of Treaty Compliance, focusing on reducing the danger and impact of Small Arms and Light Weapons, especially Landmines, across the globe. He earned a BA in History from Williams College and an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies

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Maria Bothwell

CEO

As CEO of Toffler Associates, Maria taps into deep experience with strategy development and execution, customer experience, business performance management, acquisition integration, and organizational transformation. She is an energetic and insightful executive who brings dedication and know-how to help organizations define business strategy, lead high performing teams, grow new markets, and create measurable results.

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