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ASAE ForesightWorks Drivers of Change

Insights that Drive Action 

What are Drivers of Change?

A driver of change is a convergence of trends or a forecast likely to reshape systems and create lasting impact. Each driver is researched by futurists at Foresight Alliance and validated by the ForesightWorks Advisory Group to ensure its relevance to the association community. 

Why Foresight Matters for Associations 

Associations operate in a rapidly changing world. The ForesightWorks Drivers of Change help leaders anticipate disruption, identify opportunity, and adapt strategies before challenges emerge. 

Fall 2025 Updates 

New Driver of Change 

  • Truth Under Pressure – Explore how polarization and competing information ecosystems are putting truth—and the institutions that uphold it—under strain, challenging associations to protect credibility and trust.  

Updated Drivers of Change 

  • China’s Expanding Global Influence (formerly China’s World) 
  • Global Power Shifts 
  • The Market-Driven Climate Economy (formerly Climate Change Mitigation) 
  • The People-Automation Dynamic (formerly More Human Humans) 
  • The Shifting Inclusion Imperative (formerly Diversity Equity and Inclusion) 

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Fall 2025 Updates 

New and Updated Drivers of Change 

New Driver of Change 

  • Truth Under Pressure – Explore how polarization and competing information ecosystems are putting truth—and the institutions that uphold it—under strain, challenging associations to protect credibility and trust.  

Updated Drivers of Change 

  • China’s Expanding Global Influence (formerly China’s World) 
  • Global Power Shifts
  • The Market-Driven Climate Economy (formerly Climate Change Mitigation) 
  • The People-Automation Dynamic (formerly More Human Humans) 
  • The Shifting Inclusion Imperative (formerly Diversity Equity and Inclusion)