This podcast episode explores the importance of strategic foresight and scenario planning in organizations, particularly in uncertain and volatile times. It emphasizes the need for ongoing and inclusive discussions to develop strategic foresight and robust strategies. The podcast highlights the example of the US Coast Guard and how they successfully implemented foresight, demonstrating that even small organizations can do so. The importance of imagination, diversity, and flexibility in strategic planning is emphasized, as well as the value of balancing short-term factors with longer-term modeling. The podcast concludes by emphasizing the complementary nature of thinking about the present and the future.