Strategic Foresight & Innovation Consulting

Co-creating the future with a consulting approach that blends expert insights with AI to build actionable strategies for a changing world.

Thinking the future. Shaping strategies.

Strategic foresight is the key to an effective innovation strategy. It gives companies a clear, forward-oriented perspective and enables them to proactively shape change. At Qvest, we don't just create visions for the future - we turn them into tangible business strategies. With our strategic foresight and innovation consulting services, we enable companies to operate successfully and sustainably in a world of constant change.

Our overarching strategic foresight approach

Strategic Foresight – Unlocking tomorrow’s potential today

In a dynamic business world, the ability to anticipate is not just a skill, but a fundamental strategic competence. Strategic Foresight enables you to anticipate future trends, understand potential future scenarios and chart a business course for long-term success. 

By analyzing relevant influencing factors - from technologies to global developments - we show you how your company can not only survive but thrive in this dynamic future landscape. Together, we will develop the plan that will not only prepare you, but make you successful. 

Your advantage? A comprehensive understanding of the key drivers shaping your future, translated into concrete action areas and opportunities. 

Navigating the future isn’t about predicting it, it’s about co-creating it. With the help of Strategic Foresight, we shape strategies that don’t just keep up with change but pioneer it, ensuring our clients lead the way.

DOROTHÉE STADLER | HEAD OF LEADERSHIP & CULTURE, HYVE A QVEST COMPANY

Our expertise

Scenario planning

Bring your industry's future to life through future scenario workshops. Identify and analyze potential scenarios using trend research and expert interviews.

Trend research

Stay ahead by understanding emerging trends. Our research methods include desk research, immersive social media exploration, and the Innovation Radar, ensuring a comprehensive view.

Co-creation and visual thinking

Envision desirable future scenarios and explore ways to tackle your innovation challenges through co-creation. We use visual thinking techniques to make future scenarios tangible and actionable.

Deriving fields of action

Use the Backcasting Method to work backward from your future vision. Identify actionable opportunity areas with the highest impact, creating a roadmap with specific milestones.

Innovation consulting - innovation with meaning, purpose and future strength

Strategic Foresight provides companies with the insights and information they need to shape their innovation strategy. This not only allows them to respond to current challenges, but also positions them as industry leaders in the future. Our holistic innovation consulting approach is based on Strategic Foresight. This enables us to turn concepts into reality and bring them to life in the long term. Together, we strategically shape your future business - by defining the right innovation strategy, finding customized methods and tools and making innovation an integral part of your corporate DNA.  

Your advantage? A clear, future-oriented innovation vision, well thought-out future scenarios and a detailed strategy that not only identifies opportunities, but also provides you with the right search fields and tools. In addition, we create a fully functional innovation organization that uses iterative process optimization to build a strong innovation culture that will reliably lead your company to success. 

In order for an innovation strategy to succeed, it must be implemented well and with conviction. Creating a positive and supportive mindset throughout the organization is key.

DR. GIORDANO KOCH | MANAGING PARTNER, HYVE A QVEST COMPANY

Our expertise

Unlocking innovation strategies and opportunities

Empowering your organization starts with pinpointing the right innovation strategy. We start with an in-depth status quo analysis and look at all relevant aspects - from corporate strategy to the latest market insights. Through data-driven assessments and co-creation, we connect the right minds, identify opportunities and gaps and create a sound decision-making basis for the way forward.

Designing innovation organizations and tools

Building your innovation powerhouse requires vision and precision. Before we design your innovation strategy, we analyze the current status of your company, conduct interviews with key stakeholders and review past projects. Our plan covers everything from innovation strategy alignment to targeted budget allocation to make innovation an integral part of your company structure in the long term.

Initiating change: Empowerment, culture and mindset

Transforming your company into an innovation hub requires more than just implementing processes. It's about creating a culture of change. We communicate openly with your employees and foster a collaborative community based on feedback and continuous development. Pilot projects serve as a catalyst to generate dynamic success and increase acceptance throughout your company.

What sets us apart – your benefits

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Foresight from innovation leaders

Strategic Foresight is one of the best ways for us to give our clients an edge over their competitors by harnessing our innovation consulting expertise. 

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Creative and visual approach

We bring future scenarios to life through a seamless blending of human ingenuity with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, enabling a deeper understanding of possible outcomes. 

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Extensive network

Tap into a vast network of experts and trend receivers, ensuring comprehensive insights and perspectives for informed decision-making. 

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Holistic innovation consulting

Strategic Foresight is part of our holistic range of innovation consulting services, guiding businesses to navigate uncertainty and seize opportunities for growth. 

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