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Time Travel for Beginners
Stop predicting the future and start preparing for it.
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We live in an era of "radical uncertainty," yet our brains and organizations are still optimized for a world that no longer exists—one of linear growth and predictability. In this keynote, Time Travel for Beginners, we explore why we find it so difficult to cope with the unknown and how this cognitive friction leads to strategic paralysis. By understanding the psychological mechanics of uncertainty, we can shift from a mindset of fear to one of informed agility, recognizing that the future is not a single point to be guessed, but a map of possibilities to be explored.
Central to this session is the methodology of scenario thinking. Instead of betting on one "most likely" outcome, we learn to build diverse, plausible narratives of what might happen. This approach forces us to challenge our deepest assumptions and identify the "blind spots" that often lead to systemic failure within business models and supply chains. By embracing multiple perspectives, leaders can move beyond short-termism and build organizations that are not just robust, but truly "future-proof."
Participants will gain a practical toolkit to apply scenario thinking within their own professional context. You will learn how to distinguish between "trends" we can track and "uncertainties" we must navigate. This session provides the mental flexibility needed to stay ahead of the curve, ensuring that when the world changes—as it inevitably will—you and your organization are already living in the future you prepared for.
We are living in an in-between time: geopolitical shifts and new technologies are destabilising our economy, old structures are crumbling and new ones have yet to emerge. For organisations, this often feels like quicksand. Hans Diels explains why that is - and why this precise moment offers unprecedented opportunities for those who dare to think differently.
Hans speaks on three interconnected themes. He analyses how geopolitical shifts are reshaping our economy and what that means for your organisation. He explains why we are living through a historic in-between time, full of chaos but also rich with potential for societal transformation. And he shows organisations how to act strategically in that chaos by embracing uncertainty rather than waiting for it to pass.
Participants leave with a fresh perspective on our turbulent world, a different way of thinking about uncertainty, and a call to action to help shape what comes next.
The future cannot be predicted. But those who learn to work with it gain a strategic advantage.
For organisations that don't want to merely survive the in-between time - but use it.
Guides organisations through uncertainty
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