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“…Decision-makers are more likely to sit up and listen if future threats, and the methods to combat them, are presented in a gripping story rather than in a plodding report.”

The Economist on Useful Fiction

Useful Fiction works at the intersection of strategic narrative, foresight and change management, helping organizations to identify and better tell their key “stories.”

Our work has been presented at the White House and Nobel Institute, featured in media like The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Wired, and used by partners that range from NATO and the US Special Operations Command to Fortune 100 corporations.

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Ripple Effect

Having collaborated with organizations that range from the US military and Hollywood production companies to the world’s leading tech firms, we pioneered a new methodology to envision, innovate, and communicate. Known as Useful Fiction™ or FICINT™ (Fictional Intelligence), it melds nonfiction research with the power of narrative to reach target audiences with greater effect.

VISUALIZING STRATEGIES, RESEARCH, AND REPORTS

Organizations’ strategy papers and reports are transformed into narrative scenarios and visual art, designed to illuminate and communicate the key points and lessons, but in a form more likely to be read, shared, and remembered. Our team literally pioneered the concept, applying it in projects that range from authoring New York Times-best selling books and consulting on the video game that is the best-selling entertainment project in history. These can be assembled into a publication series or even anthology book.

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LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING EVENTS

Structured as half, 1, or 2 day events, Useful Fiction’s in-person or online teaching blends world class experts sharing key principles and lessons learned through a mix of lecture and conversations, along with exercises that allow hands-on experiences. We have provided such classes to organizations that range from the NATO military alliance to Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs training program for US government executives.

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Testimonials

General Bryan Fenton

US Army, Commander of US Special Operations Command.

“Through their creative talent and subject matter knowledge, the authors realistically portray what is within the realm of the possible. They draw upon the lessons of the past, while imagining the future.”

Canadian Forces College

Commandant

“…What inspiration, what insight, what Useful Fiction.”

Ministry of Defense

United Kingdom

“Useful Fiction makes facts compelling.”

The Economist on Useful Fiction

“…Decision-makers are more likely to sit up and listen if future threats, and the methods to combat them, are presented in a gripping story rather than in a plodding report.”