Strategic Foresight and Futures Thinking with Dan Eizans
September 15, 2025
From systems thinking to scenario planning, Dan Eizans explains how future-focused strategy can help brands proactively prepare for what’s next.
From systems thinking to scenario planning, Dan Eizans explains how future-focused strategy can help brands proactively prepare for what’s next.
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