The future doesn’t just happen — you shape it. Every decision leaders make today — from R&D bets to digital strategies and sustainability commitments — sends ripples into the next decade. And the world of 2036 will look nothing like today: AI is transforming how we work and decide. Climate adaptation is spawning new markets and new risks. Demographics, resources, and geopolitics are rewriting the rules of growth. In this landscape, traditional planning won’t cut it. Leaders need strategic foresight — the ability to explore multiple futures and pressure‑test decisions before reality forces the issue.