Contemporary business environment is highly volatile which is why the ability to adapt one’s business to operate in the future becomes a highly pertinent issue. To be successful in business of the future one may need to use knowledge that is already available. Special attention should be paid to weak signals theory, foresight and strategic management sequence which taken together help in working out a position on the future of business. Theoretical studies conducted and discussed in this paper confirm the usefulness of such knowledge. The use of the above mentioned instruments to learn about the future and gear business towards the future increases management chances of success.Burzliwość współczesnego otoczenia wyostrza zagadnienie przysto...