Cheryl Doig - Walking with the Futures Aunty

This week, host Trisha interviews Cheryl Doig, a futures and foresight practitioner with a deep background in education. They discuss the importance of cultural intelligence (CQ) and CQ Strategy for the future. Cheryl shares her journey to becoming known as a 'Futures Aunty' and emphasizes the significance of understanding different perspectives and histories as we think about both the future and the past. The conversation delves into the impact of random and cataclysmic events on communities, particularly referencing the Christchurch earthquakes and the terrorist attack. They also discuss the shifts in New Zealand in cultural understanding between Māori and Pākehā populations. Cheryl describes her work and the importance of anticipation and building resilient mindsets for future preparedness. She also discusses her involvement in projects related to intergenerational fairness and how various generations can shape future policies. The episode concludes with reflections on Cheryl's accomplishments and the importance of supporting others in their journey towards effective futures thinking. To learn more - Cheryl referenced Roman Kryznaric and the Three Horizons tool which she speaks more about in this interview. Sign up for Cheryl's newsletter on her website and explore other resources she recommends Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn to continue the conversation