The Foresight Advantage: Leading Change and Elevating Quality

June 23, 2026

The Foresight Advantage: Leading Change and Elevating Quality

Dennis Johansen | 2025

Abstract

This introduces readers to fundamental leadership practices in change management, quality management, and strategic foresight. Strategic foresight has untapped potential in the field of leadership, extending well beyond futures studies and long-term strategic planning. The benefits of foresight, when combined with change, quality management, and a solid foundation in basic project management, will propel individuals to the next level of their leadership development.

Integrating foresight into change and quality practices helps decision-makers reduce deviations from planned change, remain committed to quality excellence, and make both near- and long-term decisions effectively. Any application of management decisions results in some form of change. Leaders who can manage their organizations through that change while maintaining high-quality and keeping their organization’s strategic plans moving forward will ensure lasting success for both themselves and the organization’s goals.

Readers can expect a demonstration on how to integrate foresight into their organization. The manuscript introduces a new concept, I2F (Insight-to-Foresight). This mindset builds on the existing foresight or systems-thinking mindset and teaches readers how to apply foresight practices to short- and near-term decisions by continuously reintroducing information into their decision-making processes.

Keywords: strategic foresight, change management, quality management, project management, leadership

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