Social Technologies provides futures services in four arenas—Research, Consulting, Events, and Communications—to leading companies, government agencies, and nonprofits.

Our offerings encompass both multiclient and custom services. The multiclient programs deliver up-to-the-minute research and analysis to your organization throughout the year at affordable rates, while our custom consulting provides targeted, lasting solutions tailored to your unique needs. And unlike most consulting firms, we will work with you to implement your preferred solutions. Our objective is to help position your organization for whatever the future may bring, and the numerous long-term relationships we enjoy with elite clients testify to our results. Please click below to review our expanding suite of services.

Research

At Social Technologies, we use research to understand the changing world, test assumptions, fuel creative thinking, and explore the implications of change for our clients. Our program is continuous and comprehensive, and underpins our maxim: Begin with a firm foundation in what is true. For more, click here. )))

Consulting

We understand that a successful consulting relationship requires listening to and understanding the client’s needs, then customizing an approach that best matches the particular situation. Our goal is always to build your organization’s own foresight capacity so that the benefits are truly lasting. Some of the many approaches our experts bring to the table are provocative futures (out-of-the-box possibilities), systems maps, trends workshops, immersive retreats, and scenario planning. Learn more. )))

Event services

Once foresight, strategy, and innovation work are done, in-house events can be a powerful way to spread the word about the outcomes. These can be large, ambitious conferences or small, personal immersive events that expose clients to the benefits of futures thinking. Futures rooms, multimedia presentations, and new intranet sites are all tools that can enliven an event. Count on us to plan and execute your next futures event. )))

Communications

There is no getting around the fact that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Our Futures Studio design team—considered one of the best in the futures business—creates everything from scannable print documents to multimedia presentations and permanent “futures room” installations. Learn more. )))