Cheryl Doig

Cheryl Doig is a prominent leadership futurist, weaver, and connector based in Ōtautahi (Christchurch), New Zealand. She is the founder and director of Think Beyond Ltd, a company focused on futures thinking and strategic foresight.12

Professional Background

Dr. Cheryl Doig has an extensive background in education and leadership:

• She holds a Doctorate in Education (EdD) from Griffith University (2005)
• She has a Master's in Education from the University of Tasmania (1999)
• She earned her Bachelor of Education from the University of Canterbury (1987)2

Throughout her career, Cheryl has been a successful school principal and has served on the boards of three start-up schools. Her expertise lies in leadership, innovation, complex change, and futures studies.2

Current Roles and Initiatives

Cheryl is involved in various roles and initiatives:

• Founder of the Ōtautahi Futures Collective, Aotearoa Futures Network, and Oceania Futures
• Chair of Ako Ōtautahi Learning City Christchurch
• Trustee on the Food for Thought Trust
• Professional member of the Association for Professional Futurists
• Co-host of the Future of Learning conference2

Expertise and Focus

Cheryl's work centers on:

• Growing futures literacy and foresight
• Building futures communities and activators
• Contributing towards an equitable world with a focus on intergenerational needs and planetary well-being1

She is known for challenging the status quo and advocating for ethical, equitable, and sustainable change. Cheryl often works with cross-disciplinary groups across multiple sectors, focusing on harnessing opportunities for growth, connection, and human potential.2

Recognition

In 2017, Cheryl was a finalist in the NZ Westpac Women of Influence Awards in the Innovation and Science category. She is also an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the University of Canterbury and a reviewer for the Journal of Future Studies.1

Social Media Presence

On LinkedIn, Cheryl Doig's username is "cheryldoig," where she describes herself as a "Futures Aunty @Think Beyond" and a "Futurist and foresight practitioner committed to exploring trends and opportunities and applying them to a local context".3

Cheryl is often referred to as #futuresaunty, a moniker that reflects her mentorship and support in the futures space.1