Description
Master the theory, tools, and transformative power of futures thinking with this essential three-book collection by Sohail Inayatullah.
The Futures Thinking and Foresight Bundle brings together three foundational works that move from deep civilizational theory to practical organizational transformation and real-world foresight case studies.
Included in this bundle:
1️⃣ What Works: Case Studies in the Practice of Foresight (2015, Tamkang University Press)
A powerful exploration of foresight in action across cities, universities, governments, agriculture, digital governance, policing, and healthcare.
Moves from futures theory to applied case studies and innovative methodologies — including scenario planning, the Sarkar game, and causal layered analysis.
2️⃣ Questioning the Future: Methods and Tools for Organizational and Societal Transformation (3rd Edition)
A practical workbook for leaders, managers, consultants, and activists.
Covers macrohistory, scenario planning, action learning, layered questioning, consultancy strategy, and tools to transform organizations using anticipatory thinking.
3️⃣ Macrohistory and Macrohistorians: Perspectives on Individual, Social and Civilizational Change
(Co-authored with Johan Galtung)
A deep intellectual journey into twenty major macrohistorians from Western, Islamic, Indic, Sinic, feminist, and Gaian traditions — presenting a comprehensive theory of grand civilizational change.
Why This Bundle Matters
Together, these 750+ pages provide:
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The foundations of futures studies,
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Practical foresight tools and methodologies
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Real-world global case studies
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Deep civilizational and macrohistorical analysis
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Strategy development frameworks for organizations and nations
This bundle is ideal for:
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PhD scholars and researchers
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Policy strategists
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Organizational leaders
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Futures consultants
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Social innovators
From understanding history… to shaping the future… to transforming institutions — this is a complete foresight toolkit.
