Exponential Thinking for Exponential Times

Linear, local thinking has no place in a quantum, global world.

We must discard old models and seek and embrace new thinking. Without that change, we run the risk of effectively leading our organisations into ruin. In an exponential world, leaders need to think like futurists, be comfortable with not knowing, and learn to draw on creativity and instigate innovation. Most essentially, a futurist exponential leader needs to embrace constant change and never stop investing in learning.

Are you thinking fast enough for a world that won’t slow down?

In a world that’s evolving at exponential speed, traditional thinking is no longer enough. Exponential Thinking for Exponential Times offers a practical, provocative roadmap for leaders, changemakers, and organisations ready to step out of the linear past and prepare for the quantum future.

Futurist Charlotte Kemp reveals how the pace and complexity of change are reshaping the foundations of leadership, business, and society. With powerful frameworks like the Three Horizons and Causal Layered Analysis, she unpacks why adaptation, not acceleration, is the key to staying relevant in a world where systems break, paradigms shift, and futures are being rewritten.

This book helps you:

Identify the blindspots that keep you stuck in obsolete models.
Understand the difference between linear, exponential, and quantum thinking.
Discard outdated beliefs, roles, and systems to make space for innovation.
Rebuild with new leadership frameworks like QUIET and EQUIP for future-ready transformation.

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Exponential Thinking for Exponential Times helps you reframe your mindset for a world of rapid change. Let go of linear habits, adapt with foresight, and lead with confidence into a complex and uncertain tomorrow.

If you’re ready to lead with intention, let go of legacy thinking, and embrace the uncertain beauty of the world ahead, this book is your invitation.

Outcomes

By the end of this keynote or workshop, you will:

Identify analogue and digital thinking and compare it to exponential thinking
Learn how to develop new mindsets and skillsets necessary to operate effectively in an exponential world
Develop a plan to continuously challenge yourself to not be complacent about your professional development and thinking skills

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This content is part of the Boardroom Briefs series. You can find the other titles, and 2 keynote presentations, on the main page.

Testimonials from Clients

★★★★★ 5/5

I've just seen Charlotte present at a virtual conference and she was brilliant. It's always hard to keep the attention of an audience on Zoom and Charlotte had such an interesting presentation that people could not tune out for even a minute. As a futurist, she got me thinking about my business and what my next steps would be for me. If you are looking for an engaging speaker, Charlotte Kemp is the one for you.

I have attended webinars hosted by Charlotte and I have found them to be detailed, insightful, and useful for both professionals as well as people who are just beginning their futures journey. The sessions are moderated in a way that participants also get to put forward their viewpoints. I strongly recommend working with her and look forward to more learning events with her in the near future.

Charlotte presented her concept of " A Map, Compass and Guide to managing the future" to TFG's entire Marketing community. Her talk was both insightful and inspiring - we all gained something that we could implement, be it in our work or personal lives. She provided us with a solid set of tools so that one can face the future with more confidence, make more informed decisions, and feel some peace and certainty in the midst of other people’s chaos. Charlotte made 'preparing for future change' seem so easy to do. It takes real smarts to make something potentially so complex seem so easy/simple.

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