innovation methods

Making Futures Work – A Practical Guide to Strategic Foresight and Speculative Design

Summary of the Book:

Making Futures Work by Phil Balagtas is a powerful, accessible introduction to Futures Thinking—a discipline that blends design, strategy, and foresight to help individuals and organizations navigate uncertainty and design better tomorrows. Drawing on real-world applications from companies like Apple, IBM, Autodesk, and Disney, this guide breaks down the seemingly abstract world of foresight into practical tools and actionable frameworks. Balagtas equips readers with the mindset and methodologies to anticipate change, design for long-term impact, and build a culture that embraces future possibilities rather than fears them.