Ideas that will be crucial to the future work of associations.
Critical Insights
Stay ahead of the curve with insights into these critical drivers of change. Explore the potential forecasts, key trends, and challenges that will impact our industry, and society, in the years to come.
2024 Drivers of Change
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About Drivers of Change
A driver of change is a confluence of trends or a forecast likely to result in significant change in a system. These drivers of change were pinpointed by futurists at Foresight Alliance and subsequently reviewed by the ForesightWorks Advisory Group to ensure their relevance to the association community.
The drivers of change are organized in six thematic areas.
Explore each of the different drivers and their summaries:
About the Action Briefs
Each driver of change is detailed in a four-page action brief, highlighting its significance, implications, and offering actionable ideas. These briefs provide valuable insights for associations to proactively navigate future challenges and opportunities.
A brief includes a summary, key forecasts, uncertainties, supporting trends, strategic insights, and actionable steps, offering comprehensive tools to support association leaders in their foresight efforts. As research is ongoing, the number and nature of these drivers change periodically, with each brief examining the implications and suggesting responsive actions for associations.
Helpful Resources
To help association professionals think through these drivers of change, ASAE ForesightWorks offers several resources:
- The ASAE ForesightWorks Complete Collection includes all the action briefs and a user’s guide.
- The research brief, “Why Associations Need Foresight,” introduces the program and suggests ways to apply intelligence about drivers of change.