David Skelton

Future Habit

We are living through an era of extraordinary technological progress, political turmoil and social upheaval. In the face of such change, how can we chart a course to a brighter future? How can citizens, business leaders and politicians get ahead at a time of seemingly perpetual uncertainty? The Future Habit is a practical and provocative guide for building the one capability we all need to stay ahead of the game: a disciplined habit of working with the future. Drawing on cognitive science, applied foresight and decades of strategic experience, the book introduces an actionable framework for cultivating a 'future edge' - a repeatable process of anticipating, adapting to and shaping emerging realities. It offers a methodical approach to working with the future in real-world contexts - through predictions, pre-mortems, scenario work, narrative exploration and the creative integration of AI. Having spent years embedding foresight in companies at the forefront of the tech revolution, the authors ensure that The Future Habit will make a positive difference to all readers who follow its lessons. But this is not only a strategic playbook: it's a generous and optimistic reassessment of our shared tomorrow. By prompting us to expand our mental horizons and consider the abundant possibilities of long-term thinking, the book shows that the future is not something we predict; it's something we practise.