Shaping the future of associations with expert foresight
At Foresight Alliance, we empower association leaders to move beyond reacting to daily crises and build a proactive, resilient strategy for a complex future. Our work is grounded in our deep experience as the principal authors and developers of the ASAE ForesightWorks research program, a foundational resource for future-proofing associations. We don't just teach foresight—we help associations apply it.
Our core foresight offerings for associations
We offer a suite of services designed to meet your organization where it is, from hands-on introductory workshops to deep, custom research and powerful new simulation tools.
1. Foresight Primer Workshop
Ignite your team's foresight capability
Is your association prepared for accelerating change? Equip your team with the essential mindset and tools to move beyond reacting to disruption and start proactively shaping your future. Our interactive, 3.5-hour workshop provides a practical, hands-on introduction to strategic foresight.
Through a dynamic group exercise tailored to your organization, participants will learn to identify critical forces of change, master the fundamentals of environmental scanning, and co-create a tangible Scanning Framework to guide ongoing monitoring. Your team will leave with "new eyes" for recognizing emerging threats and opportunities and the foundational skills to integrate foresight into your planning. [Learn more & schedule your workshop]
2. AI Association board simulation
Board simulation: de-risk your next big move
How will your next major strategy really land in the boardroom? Equip yourself with a powerful tool to move beyond your own perspective and start anticipating the full spectrum of stakeholder reactions. Our experimental, generative AI-powered simulation provides a private, hands-on "digital sandbox" to stress-test your toughest decisions before you bring them to the table.
Through a dynamic, one-on-one session, you will engage a panel of AI-driven board personas, each representing a different strategic archetype. You'll learn to anticipate objections, identify hidden risks, and discover unexpected points of convergence in a safe-to-fail environment. You will leave with a more robust strategy, a clear map of the political and practical landscape, and the confidence to lead the discussion. [Try the simulation for free]
3. Customized Change Driver research
Go beyond the core drivers with a custom analysis
Is your association facing a unique, industry-specific disruption that isn't covered in the core ForesightWorks drivers? Foresight Alliance can create a custom research brief to analyze the specific forces shaping your industry's future. We will synthesize our findings into a dedicated, actionable Change Driver briefs, complete with strategic insights and questions tailored specifically to your team and organization. [Request a custom research proposal]
4. Collaborative Change Driver workshop
Bring your strategic insights to life
A research brief is only the beginning. In this facilitated workshop, we will guide your board, staff, or committee to collaboratively explore your unique Change Driver topics. Using our proven methodologies, we help your team digest the data, challenge assumptions, and build a shared understanding of the implications, developing a robust foundation for your next strategic plan. [More information about a facilitated workshop]
Our foundation in association foresight
Foresight Alliance's leadership in association foresight is widely recognized:
ASAE ForesightWorks Official Page: Our role as co-creator is highlighted in the official ASAE ForesightWorks resources and user guides.
ForesightWorks User's Guide: Our research, methodology, and facilitation guidance are credited in the official User's Guide, written by key partner Marsha Rhea of Signature i.
WSAE White Paper: Our systematic approach to trend analysis is detailed in the "Why Associations Need Foresight" white paper, also authored by Marsha Rhea.
FSAE Think Tank Report: Our work is cited for helping associations use data, analytics, and foresight to anticipate industry-wide change.