ABOUT
We lead workshops and train organizations to envision and achieve a safer, more resilient world.
OUR MISSION.
To equip individuals, organizations, and communities with the tools and knowledge to anticipate and navigate future challenges. Using the Threatcasting methodology, we bridge the gap between uncertainty and preparedness, driving innovative solutions to identify risks, disrupt emerging threats, and create a safer, more resilient world.
A continuous, multiple step process with inputs from SMEs in many disciplines and even a little science fiction, Threatcasting identifies vulnerabilities and sparks proactive strategies. This approach boosts resilience against threats, fostering a culture of preparedness, and enabling decisionmakers in any sector to navigate uncertainties with confidence.
OUR VISION.
To transform uncertainty into opportunity and disruption into resilience. We envision a world where foresight fuels action, where individuals and organizations anticipate and shape preferable futures, and where emerging threats are understood and mitigated before they become crises. Through the power of foresight and storytelling, we seek to drive transformative action to secure a better tomorrow for all.
THE FUTURE DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A MYSTERY.
Threatcasting.ai aims to revolutionize how organizations perceive and prepare for future threats. The methodology has a rich history of collaboration with government, military, and academic institutions, helping them understand and anticipate opportunities and risks in their environment. Threatcasting utilizes a unique approach, turning hard analytical data into relatable and understandable experiences through storytelling via graphic novel formats, videos, and other engaging media. Threatcasting stands out for its human-centric methodology and its ability to create multidimensional forecasted scenarios that require input from a range of sectors.
TRANSFORM UNCERTAINTY INTO OPPORTUNITY.
"A crisis is a terrible thing to waste."
- Paul Romer
Overview
Threatcasting is a strategic foresight methodology, developed in 2007 by futurist Brian David Johnson and further advanced by applied futurist Cyndi Coon, designed to help organizations and individuals navigate complex and uncertain futures. A descendant of scenario planning, Threatcasting draws from futures studies and military strategic thinking to provide a novel method to model the future. By using subject matter expert (SME) interviews, scenario planning, and operationalization exercises, Threatcasting equips decision-makers with actionable insights and strategies to anticipate and mitigate risks or capitalize on opportunities.
The methodology fills gaps in existing military futures thinking and provides a process to specify actionable steps as well as progress indicators. Threatcasting is inherently collaborative and human-centric. It provides a systematic, transparent, and collaborative approach to model a range of possible and potential futures.
At its core, Threatcasting is about equipping leaders to shape their futures with intention and clarity. It encourages leaders to move beyond reactive thinking and instead adopt a proactive, human-centered approach. This ensures that the futures we imagine and prepare for are not only technologically advanced but also equitable, sustainable, and reflective of our shared values. By embracing Threatcasting, organizations and individuals can transform uncertainty into opportunity, ensuring they are always ready to face the challenges and possibilities of tomorrow.
5 PHASES.
The Threatcasting methodology is broken into five steps or distinct phases that contain tasks and activities. These phases are meant to provide the analyst(s) structure and guidance to conduct the Threatcasting. They are rigid and need to be followed closely. A phase cannot be omitted or skipped though Phases 2 and 3 may be repeated. The tasks and activities inside of each phase need to be performed before the analyst(s) can move on to the next phase.
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IMPLEMENTERS & PARTNERS.
We collaborate with a vast network of partners, including government agencies, military entities, academic institutions, and industry experts. These partnerships are vital in creating comprehensive and detailed reports, workshops, and resources that help organizations mitigate risk and prepare for future challenges. The collective expertise and contributions from these partners enable our trainers and facilitators to deliver cutting-edge solutions and insights across various sectors. Below are just a select few of those whom our futurists have worked with or who have adopted the Threatcasting methodology into their organizations. Visit our Partners page for more.
Contact Us
Whether you're looking to partner, inquire about a demo or training, provide feedback, or share your Threatcasting stories and experiences, we would love to hear from you. So please drop us a line below!