Scanning cards

by Victor Azuara

One of my most used tools, scanning cards. I used it to capture and document signals of change. A signal of change is an observable and concrete piece of information that shows change or potential for change in the future, such as new technologies, new behaviors, changes in perspectives, etc. Includes elements such as:   - Title: To remember the signal later on - Headline: Short phrase that captures the essence of the signal. - Overview: Summary of the signal answering the questions: What is happening? How is this event occurring? - Relevance: answer the question "What relevance for the future would this signal have if it continues to occur?" - Keywords: For clustering and searching later on - Date: of the capture - Source After a period of scanning (collecting signals), scanning cards can be organized into clusters or themes, allowing for the identification of patterns and the articulation of insights about potential futures. Let me know if you want to know more about the whole process!