Anchorage’s mayor has proposed a 3% city sales tax  to address budget shortfalls and invest in key services. This move highlights the tough fiscal choices facing Alaska as state support declines and economic pressures mount.   Our free strategic planning resource, Alaska Economic Futures , explores scenarios for the state’s economy through 2035. These scenarios show that new taxes, like the proposed sales tax, may become more common as leaders seek fiscal stability. They also

A growing number of business leaders and analysts are questioning whether our traditional assumptions about what an organization is and how it should operate are still relevant in the age of AI and remote work.

A free strategic planning resource for organizations in Alaska.

As events in US politics continue to drive intense debate and disagreement, concerns about increasing authoritarianism are rising.

This past Saturday, October 18, hundreds of thousands gathered across the country for the “No Kings” rallies , voicing concerns about concentrated power and the future of democratic governance.  The protests signal ongoing anxieties in the country about politics, legitimacy, and rights.  For organizations, events like these remind us that our policy-making landscape remains in a period of extreme flux with multiplying uncertainties. The conversations sparked by these rallies

In today’s volatile business environment, executive teams are under increasing pressure to anticipate disruption, manage strategic risk, and position their organizations to seize emerging opportunities. To support this work, Vision Foresight Strategy is proud to release Foresight Playbook #2503 - American Workforce Futures - now accompanied by a powerful new tool: the Scenario Supplement.

Considering what Tilly Norwood portends for work and business models.

AI personas could represent opportunities to preserve organizational knowledge and redefine work forces.

A widening values gap between Gen Z and employers is driving recruitment and retention challenges, with trends pointing toward decentralized work models. Leaders should assess value alignment and prepare for risks, using VFS’s Foresight Playbook to help adapt and stay ahead.

Scenario forecasting offers a powerful way for leaders to reset their strategic thinking, especially when navigating complex, high-stakes issues.

Three non-fiction book recommendations that keep you engaged with topics important for business leaders navigating today's complex, fast-moving operating environment.

While this is a historic moment - President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting to discuss a potential peace deal for Ukraine - VFS would like to offer up a lighthearted, humorous take on some scenarios about this summit to launch us all into a well-deserved weekend.

In the wake of yesterday’s powerful earthquake off Kamchatka and the resulting tsunami warnings for Alaska and Hawai‘i, organizations across the islands were reminded just how quickly a crisis can unfold.

This week, we’re sharing an excerpt from the July 5th edition of Dr. Lum’s personal Friday emails we call "Doc Futures". If you'd like to...

Join the Hawaii Employers Council on Friday, July 11th for the 2025 Talent Summit Dr. Lum is delighted to contribute to this year's...

In a world where change is the only constant, business leaders are expected to make decisions that not only solve today’s problems but...

Recent advancements in autonomous disinfection technologies have introduced a groundbreaking solution for hospital sanitation.

Vision Foresight Strategy is excited to introduce our latest offering, the FORESIGHT PLAYBOOK.

The Stanford Emerging Technology Review 2025 is an excellent foresight resource for executives leading in a time of rapidly evolving...

PYMNTS' recently released Tariffs and Business Uncertainty: The Current State of Play highlights how the threat of a global trade war...