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Think Forward EP 122: Inside Out Futures with Jo Lepore

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Welcome to Episode 122 of the Think Forward Show!
In this insightful episode, I sit down with Joanna Lepore, who leads Global Foresight at McDonald's Corporation. From her journey as an "accidental futurist" to co-founding FIG (Foresight Insight Group), Jo shares how real transformation starts at the core and ripples outward.

In this episode, we explore:

Why internal foresight capabilities are crucial for large organizations
How to break through the "baggage" of corporate futures work
The evolution of foresight from trend-spotting to strategic thinking
The importance of combining art and science in futures work

Jo's approach challenges us to think differently about how organizations build futures capabilities, proving that sometimes the most powerful changes start from within.

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

Chapters

1. Introduction to Think Forward Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Meet Joanna Lepore: Accidental Futurist (00:00:19)

3. Joanna's Journey to Corporate Foresight (00:02:07)

4. The Role and Impact of Foresight in Business (00:06:06)

5. Challenges and Opportunities in Corporate Foresight (00:10:11)

6. Foresight in Action at McDonald's (00:19:33)

7. The Future of Food Service and Technology (00:27:51)

8. Launching the Looking Outside Podcast (00:31:11)

9. Insights from Diverse Guests (00:36:20)

10. Foresight and Future Trends (00:38:31)

11. AI in Foresight (00:41:22)

12. Creating Foresight Insight Group (FIG) (00:47:25)

13. Restarting Civilization (00:52:21)

14. Final Thoughts and Legacy (00:55:22)

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