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Strategic Foresight & Innovation Consulting

Innovation Strategy | Strategic Foresight | Knowledge Transfer

We envision the future and shape it into strategy

Strategic Foresight serves as the bedrock for an effective innovation strategy by providing businesses with a forward-looking perspective and a proactive approach to change. At Qvest, we do not just envision the future of industries; we shape it into your business strategy. Through our Strategic Foresight & Innovation Consulting services, we empower businesses to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. 

Our overarching strategic foresight approach

Strategic Foresight – Unlocking tomorrow’s potential today

In the dynamic world of business, foresight is not just a skill, but a strategic foundation. Strategic Foresight provides the ability to anticipate future trends, understand potential future scenarios, and chart a course that leads to long-term success.  

Considering various influencing factors, including trends and technologies, we envision the company's role in this environment, and determine what actions are required to succeed. It is about being future-ready, and that is exactly what we help you achieve. 

Your takeaway? A comprehensive understanding of key drivers shaping your future, translated into concrete action fields and opportunity areas. 

Strategic Foresight
Future Scenarios as an Essential Instrument for Corporate Vision
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Dorothée Stadler
Dorothée Stadler | Head of Leadership & Culture, HYVE a Qvest Company

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.

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 – Ignite innovation with purpose

Strategic Foresight provides the necessary insights and intelligence for businesses to shape their innovation strategy. This helps them to not only respond to the present challenges but also positions them as industry leaders in the future. Our holistic Innovation Consulting approach, grounded in Strategic Foresight, helps turn concepts into reality and enables your organization to bring them to life in the long term. Together, we strategically design your future business by defining the right innovation strategy, finding tailored methods and tools, and making innovation an integral part of your organizational DNA. 

What’s in it for you? A crystal-clear innovation vision, future scenarios, and a detailed strategy with specific search fields and a portfolio of linked opportunities. A fully functional  innovation organization, constantly refining it through iterative process optimizations. All in all, an innovation culture that propels your organization toward reliable success. 

Dr. Giordano Koch | Managing Partner, HYVE a Qvest Company

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.

Our expertise

Unlocking innovation strategies and opportunities
Empowering your organization starts with pinpointing the right innovation strategy. We conduct a thorough status quo analysis, considering everything from corporate strategy to market insights. Through data-driven assessments and co-creation, we align stakeholders, identify gaps, and enrich your decision foundation.
Designing innovation organizations and tools
Setting up your innovation powerhouse requires meticulous planning. Before crafting an innovation blueprint, we delve into your current situation, conducting stakeholder interviews and analyzing past projects. The blueprint covers everything from innovation strategy alignment to budget allocation.
Initiating change: Empowerment, culture & mindsets
Transforming your organization into an innovation hub involves more than just processes; it is about fostering the right culture. We communicate with stakeholders, building a community that thrives on collaboration and feedback. Pilot projects become the catalyst for rapid success and employee buy-in.
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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