Richard Hames

Futurist | Mentor | Author of The Five Literacies of Global Leadership

Dr. Richard David Hames is a globally respected futurist, author, and strategic philosopher who advises leaders, organizations, and institutions on navigating complexity and shaping a sustainable future. Known for his systems-thinking approach, Richard challenges conventional leadership models and helps decision-makers anticipate change in an increasingly uncertain world. His work spans foresight, ethics, governance, and human-centered design, offering leaders practical frameworks for long-term resilience and impact. Frequently described as a visionary thinker, Richard speaks internationally on the future of leadership, global transformation, and the responsibilities of power in a rapidly evolving civilization.

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Topics

Talking Points

  • The Future of Leadership in an Uncertain World

  • Navigating Complexity and Global Change

  • Designing Systems for a Sustainable Future

  • Conscious Capitalism and the Next Economy

  • Strategic Foresight: Preparing for What’s Next

  • The future of leadership in an uncertain world

  • Systems thinking and global foresight

  • Transforming organizations for long-term sustainability

  • Navigating complexity in a rapidly changing global landscape

  • Leadership decision-making in times of disruption

  • Rethinking economic and organizational systems for the next era

  • Conscious leadership and ethical responsibility in business

  • Preparing leaders for exponential change and uncertainty

  • The human impact of technological acceleration

  • Why traditional leadership models are no longer fit for purpose

Futurist, Philosopher-activist, and Strategist

About Richard

Globally respected futurist, polymath, and systems strategist known for helping governments, corporations, and thought leaders navigate complexity and design better futures. Over the past three decades, his work has shaped public policy and strategic innovation across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the EU, and beyond.

Founder of The Centre for the Future, Chairman of the Asian Foresight Institute, and inventor of methodologies such as Strategic Navigation, Transformational Narrative, Systemic Acupuncture and Deep Design, Richard has advised and mentored Heads of State, Fortune 500 executives, and world-renowned enterprises including Boeing, Bank of America, Standard Chartered, Levi Strauss, Woolworth and Metlife.

A Fellow of the World Academy of Art & Science, Richard is also a prolific author and speaker whose insights into global systems, leadership, and foresight continue to inspire transformation across sectors.

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