Visioning the Future

Key contact

Emma Price-Thomas

BITC’s ‘Visioning The Future’ Programme Manager

visioning@bitc.org.uk

Visioning the Future – Transforming Business

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Our vision sees a prosperous world, one that can sustain itself, that enriches lives with thriving and cohesive communities. A world that allows human advancement and that embraces technology. And one that addresses the challenges of today and tomorrow such as rising energy costs, extreme weather events and constraints on resources.

The great news is this is a world that people really want. When 9 billion people want something, that’s a great opportunity for business.

Download resource: Visioning the Future - Transforming Business - The Forces for Change - drivers & trends (9004 kb)

“The changes we are likely to see to our society and environment over the next two decades

and beyond will require a paradigm shift in the economy and society.  The companies that

recognise and plan for it now will be the winners of the future.  We need to think now about

how business services will evolve in the next two decades and beyond.  The opportunities

are real for those who help create a sustainable future.”

Ian Cheshire (right), Group CEO, Kingfisher plc
BITC Visioning the Future – Transforming Business programme

Watch the video of Ian Cheshire launching the programme at the Responsible Business Convention

We want to create a pioneering cross-sector group of businesses to work with us to engage in long term strategic thinking, identifying commercial opportunities and sharing ideas and challenges with their peers.

What is ‘Visioning the Future’?

Our visioning programme helps organisations and boards understand this world. What are the biggest issues we to need to start solving right now, and what are the opportunities? We will help you understand what will change, what this means for your business, and what actions you need to be taking right now.
Why should you get involved?

Your business must plan for success - not just short-term shareholder return, but also resilience, to maximise opportunities and ensure the long-term viability of your business. By getting involved with BITC’s “Visioning in the Future – Transforming Business” programme you have the chance to get ahead of the curve and ensure your business helps build a sustainable future.
The Process

The Visioning process will support you through five stages to help you; understand new contexts and future trends; uncover opportunities and constraints; define new ideas and models; take action; share with contemporaries to build a joint vision.
How can you get involved?

We are encouraging three levels of involvement with this exciting Visioning programme, depending upon your readiness and ambitions.
Supporters

We would like to give special thanks to:
WSP and Kingfisher for their unwavering leadership.
Andrew Wanliss-Orlebar for his drive, intellect and delivery.
KPMG and RKCR/Y&R for their invaluable pro bono support in getting this programme off the ground.

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