Anticipatory leadership and futures literacy

In this conversation, Sandja Brügmann, host of New Global Mind and Chief Executive of The Passion Institute, speaks with Erik Korsvik Østergaard on the concept of anticipatory leadership, emphasizing the importance of using anticipation to navigate decision-making and organizational design. He explores how visualization techniques and emotional engagement can enhance futures literacy, enabling leaders to create more authentic and effective strategies. The discussion also highlights the role of facilitation and ecosystem awareness in fostering collaboration and understanding within organizations. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the need for leaders to embrace a holistic approach to leadership that integrates emotional intelligence and foresight. New Global Mind: A video podcast exploring brighter futures through leadership. A new series by The Passion Institute. Each episode explores innovative ideas, wisdom and strategies with cross-disciplinary experts in systems science, strategic transformation, human behavior, consciousness, sustainability, psychology, economics, spirituality, and technology Takeaways-Anticipatory leadership involves using anticipation in decision-making.-Visualization techniques can enhance emotional engagement in leadership.-Facilitation is key to driving futures thinking processes.-Understanding the ecosystem is vital for effective leadership.-Leaders should embrace a holistic approach to leadership.-Emotional impacts from futures thinking include hope, ownership, and agency.-Collaboration and co-creation are essential in leadership.-Listening for emergence can lead to better decision-making.-Futures literacy can be applied in both professional and personal contexts.-The journey of becoming a futures literate leader is ongoing and requires practice. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Anticipatory Leadership02:02 Horizon Scanning and Sensing Anomalies04:39 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership07:25 Futures Literacy and Imagination09:55 Anticipatory Leadership Defined15:01 Backcasting and Future Scenarios21:20 The Mental Game of Archery and Business21:49 Emotional Impact of Futures Thinking23:39 Designing Futures: Ownership and Agency25:41 Facilitation in Futures Literacy28:17 Understanding Your Ecosystem31:47 The Relational Space in Leadership34:10 Authenticity and Futures Literacy37:01 Creating Trust and Humility in Teams39:32 Systems Transformation and Leadership LinksLink to Erik Korsvik Østergaardon LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkorsvikoestergaard/Anticipatory Leadership by ErikKorsvik Østergaard https://www.amazon.com/Anticipatory-Leadership-organizations-structures-governance/dp/1915951364Link to Sandja Brügmann onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandja/ThePassionInstitute.com  About: Erik Korsvik Østergaardis a futures thinker, leadership advisor, speaker and author of 3 books on progressive leadership and organizational design. The most current being Anticipatiory leadership. Founder of Good Morning April, a boutique consultancy, focusing on Futures Thinking and the Future of work, leadership, collaboration, and community. About: SandjaBrügmann, Founder & CEO of The Passion Institute—astrategic transformation institute—a global visionary in leadership and strategic transformation, engages thought leaders and practitioners to shape our collective future. Named one of the "World's Leadership Gurus" by Lederne and known as 'The Board Whisperer' among leaders, she is renowned forher expertise in systems awareness and strategic sustainable transformation. She and team empower forward-thinking organizations and leaders to cultivate the skills and strategies crucial for the transition.