This document discusses how to handle challenges in times of rapid change and uncertainty (VUCA times). It outlines many trends and forces shaping the future, such as artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and the sharing economy. It notes that about half of current jobs may disappear in the next 20 years as new jobs emerge. It advocates using service design thinking and an iterative process to understand problems and develop solutions. It also emphasizes the need to consider multiple possible futures rather than just extrapolating trends, as the future is unpredictable. It provides examples of imagining different futures for a mannequin producer, city, and bank. The goal is to help organizations and individuals better cope with and take advantage of changes in today's VUCA world
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