Posts by Robin Champ

You can’t accurately predict the future – but you can prepare for it. In today’s volatile environment, the organizations that thrive aren’t the ones with perfect forecasts, but those with the capacity to anticipate disruption, adapt quickly, and seize opportunities. That’s where strategic foresight comes in. Why Foresight Matters Traditional business strategy tools like the…

Your team has potential – they just need the right tools. In today’s dynamic environment, organizations can’t afford to leave strategy to chance. Effective strategic management requires more than just a plan – it demands skilled practitioners who can navigate uncertainty and drive strategic execution.  Yet many leaders overlook a critical investment: upskilling their own…

By Robin Champ, Vice President, Strategic Foresight – LBL Strategies Chair, Government Community of Practice – IASP I just wrapped up an energizing few days at the annual International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP) conference – this year held in Philadelphia. A city steeped in history, where the very concept of American governance was debated…

This past weekend, I had the joy of attending the wedding of a dear friend – someone I worked with over 30 years ago. It felt like a mini-reunion, reconnecting with colleagues, friends, and acquaintances I hadn’t seen in decades. Most were now retired, but a few were still in the arena. During one of…

By Robin Champ, Vice President Strategic Foresight, LBL Strategies As federal employees, the strategic planning process offers us a unique opportunity to shape the future of our agencies and the services we provide to the public. With the requirements under the Government Performance and Results Act Modernization Act (GPRAMA) and OMB Circular A-11, Part 6,…

“4 Steps to the Future” by Dr. Richard Lum is a thought-provoking and insightful guide that navigates readers through a compelling framework for understanding and preparing for the future. Dr. Lum’s expertise in strategic foresight shines through as he masterfully breaks down complex concepts into accessible and actionable steps, making this book an essential read…

In an ever-evolving world where change is the only constant, organizations, both public and private, must possess the ability to prepare for future challenges and identify opportunities. One framework that emphasizes this critical need for foresight is outlined in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-11 Part 6. This framework provides guidelines for…

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), with the new application like Chat GPT is the talk of the town.  While there has been talk about AI replacing many job series – even those in the medical profession – I never thought about it replacing MY job – a foresight and strategy practitioner.  After months of resistance, I…

Written by Robin Champ, Foresight Expert/Senior Trainer, LBL Strategies Albert Einstein said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. We can apply the same adage to strategy. If we always use the same input and thought process when developing strategy, will we really get…