Strategic Foresight · Public-Sector Leadership
Dr. John J. Lund is the author of Strategic Foresight in Government Agencies — a practical model that equips public servants with the skills, tools, and mindset to anticipate change and lead with purpose.
A Book By Dr. John J. Lund
Anticipate change · Plan with purpose · Lead the future
About the Book
The future is not set in stone — it is shaped by the decisions people make, including those who serve in government. Yet government agencies are not like private businesses. They are mandated by law and policy rather than driven by profit and loss, and the culture that guides them is fundamentally different.
"The future is coming regardless of whether the agency is prepared for it. Government leaders have a responsibility to anticipate and be ready for it."
Strategic Foresight in Government Agencies addresses that unique culture head-on, adapting proven corporate foresight models to work within the government construct. It gives leaders a structured way to explore many possible futures, choose a desired direction, and align people and resources to reach it.
As H. G. Wells once observed, there is no shortage of scholars studying the past — but far too few devoting themselves to the consequences of what is coming. This book is written for the leaders who choose to look ahead.
The Foundation
Strategic foresight begins with a shift in perspective — learning to see change before it arrives.
Understanding the drivers shaping tomorrow — and recognizing that there is not one future, but many possible futures to prepare for.
Considering the future and building a plan that aligns an agency's resources and objectives to achieve the future it desires.
A holistic approach to complex problems — identifying patterns, seeing interconnections, and finding the points of greatest leverage.
Inside the Book
A layered framework that carries a leader from awareness all the way to an actionable strategic plan — for the agency and for the individual.
About the Author
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Whether you're planning a workshop, a speaking engagement, or simply want to discuss foresight in your agency — I'd be glad to hear from you.