Think Forward Ep 118 - Future-Proofing the Nation with Kara Cunzeman

Think Forward: Conversations with Futurists, Innovators and Big Thinkers

🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 118: Engineering Foresight with Kara Cunzeman 🌌🔧

In this episode, I sit down with Kara Cunzeman, a visionary in applied foresight, to discuss how engineering and futures work intersect to tackle some of the most complex national challenges. Kara brings a unique perspective, blending systems engineering with strategic foresight to guide national security and space policy.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

•How to build a foresight function within large organizations from scratch

•The role of multidisciplinary teams in tackling complex issues

•Why applied foresight is critical for navigating uncertainty and driving actionable change

•Insights on the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance and the push for a national office of strategic foresight

Kara’s insights show how integrating futures thinking can create lasting impact, especially in high-stakes environments. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of foresight in government and beyond.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO

Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/

Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.