Sean is the UK Assoc Partner for the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies. The Institute (a non-profit think tank) is a truly global entity, working with public, private and academic organisations around the world to imagine, work with and shape their future. These inc Govts and Fortune 500 companies, to startups and NGOs, on a strategic level.

CIFS are a world leader in applying futures studies and foresight methodologies to specific societal and business challenges. Renowned for ‘applied thought-leadership’ their core advisory offerings inc scenario planning, risk assessment, innovation & strategic foresight. Whether it’s macro speculative-futures ideation, or specific future-proofing activity, the aim is to assist clients in being ‘Futures Ready’.

Sean consults, gives speeches and runs innovation courses for CIFS. The approach is to leverage foresight to explore for potential future outcomes, by identifying ‘frictions and opportunities’. Focusing on the nexus between foresight & innovation, it’s intended to be a catalyst that inspires growth, and thus ‘innovation with impact!’