eCourse: Strategic Foresight for Professionals
Learn to use proven foresight methods for better strategies, policy and innovation.
eCourse: Strategic Foresight for professionals
* Increase your strategic skills
* Help your organization understand the future
* For professionals who deal with future-oriented, long term, complex issues.
* LeerLearn everything you need for a future-proof strategy or policy.
* No quick-fix but solid theory and insight
Is your organization ready for the future?
Do you have an answer to the above question? Do you know what methods you can use to answer this question? In this time when the world is constantly changing and uncertainty seems to be the only constant, the COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably left its mark on society and businesses worldwide. It has challenged our traditional ways of thinking and forced us to embrace new ways of working and living. The pandemic has highlighted the urgency of being able to anticipate and deal with unforeseen circumstances, making foresight skills more essential than ever before. Furthermore, the recent wars in Ukraine and the Middle-East, with their geopolitical implications and economic consequences, have heightened global instability and underline the need for resilience and foresight in an increasingly complex world. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on society, such as changes in employment and privacy, adds another layer of complexity to this dynamic landscape. And these are just a few examples of dramatic changes affecting our future.
What does that mean for your organization?
We're all familiar with once-thriving companies like Kodak, Blockbuster and Toys' R Us that lost their grip on the future. Because they failed to identify large-scale, disruptive changes in time, they were overtaken by competitors and lost their dominant market position. The price they paid was high. But the future does not have to be elusive. Discover in this course how strategic foresight helps you get a grip on what is to come. Learn methods that pave the way for better strategies, innovation and policymaking.
No quick-fix solutions, but profound insight and knowledge
The ability to work effectively with strategic foresight is invaluable to a wide range of professionals. For example, you strengthen the following skills:
Stay ahead of your competitors
Anticipate changes and not let them overwhelm you
Understanding the impact of trends and developments on organizations
Make informed strategic decisions
Developing a common language regarding change
Promoting a positive view of the future
View of a broader long-term action perspective
Converting threats into opportunities
In this course we offer a range of methods and techniques, including trend analysis, scenarioplanning, three horizons, science fiction prototyping, wildcards and roadmapping. These methods are thoroughly explained and you will have the opportunity to apply them through practical exercises. We don't aim for quick fixes that provide a short-term outcome; instead, we teach you how to choose the best approach that suits your organization and specific challenges.
This course is taught by Silke den Hartog - de Wilde. She studied Human Geography and Planning at Utrecht University. She worked as foresight consultant and trainer for over fifteen years for various organizations, including the European Commission, the Dutch Ministries of Defense and Social Affairs, the Province of Overijssel, the Municipality of Utrecht, Océ Printers, the Netherlands Centre for Technology Studies, and the Dutch Department of Waterways and Public Works. Currently, she works part-time for the Dutch Tax Administration, focusing on renewing their strategic foresight processes.
What do previous participants say?
“This course has given me a clear overview of methods and techniques for strategic foresight and the insight to apply it in the right context”
Jannes de Vries
Dutch Rural Area Service
“The teachers offer a good perspective on the versatility of exploring the future, through the right mix of theory and practical experience.”
Maarten Claassen
Waternet
‘I now work actively with foresight studies and I draw a lot from what I do t I learned in the course.”
Marjolein de Ridder
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
An eye for context
In addition to the variety of methods, a unique thing about this course is that the methods are placed in the perspective of the organizational culture and the sector in which they are used. Attention is paid to group dynamic aspects that may arise during explorations. In this way, participants are not only introduced to the methodological steps, but also gain insight into the context in which they are applied.
For future-oriented professionals
Are you a professional who works on future-oriented issues? Do you need to provide advice on issues related to change, uncertainty and complexity? Would you like to know which methods you can use to prepare and guide difficult decisions about the future of your organization? Are you looking for a structured way to explore the future? Then this course is definitely for you!
What would it benefit your organization if you could advise your colleagues, managers or directors about the long-term strategy? If you feel confident and have the tools to facilitate a complex conversation and help your organization make better decisions for the future? When important choices are no longer made based on gut feeling, but on the basis of a well-considered exploration of the future?
In the online learning environment you study at your own pace. Below you will find an overview of the 18 modules from the ecourse Strategic Foresight for Professionals:
What will you learn in our eCourse Strategic Foresight for Professionals?
Course content
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Preparing a Strategic Foresight project
Module 3: Three Horizons
Module 4: Trendanalysis
Module 5: Delphi research for Strategic Foresight
Module 6: Meta-analysis
Module 7: Wild Cards
Module 8: Scenario planning - a brief historical overview
Module 9: Types of Scenarios
Module 10: Scenario frameworks
Module 11: Developing scenarios
Module 12: Testtunnelling
Module 13: Science Fiction Prototyping
Module 14: Roadmapping
Module 15: Navigating resistance to change in Strategic Foresight
Module 16: Embedding Strategic Foresight in your organization
Module 17: Choosing the right method
Module 18: Pitfalls and success factors
We continuously adapt the course, based on questions from participants or new insights. For the most up-to-date overview of the teaching modules, see the registration page for the course.
What you get:
Your investment for this course is €675 (ex VAT). You can pay by credit card in our online learning environment or first receive an invoice and transfer the amount. After we have received your payment, you will receive access to the course as soon as possible. You get:
Direct access to our online learning environment
All content is provided by Silke den Hartog - de Wilde, an experienced professional with more than fifteen years of experience in foresight.
Personal feedback on exercises you complete within 5 working days.
Each module consists of video lessons with handouts and practical exercises to apply immediately.
With this online course you will learn which methods of foresight you can use to create a better strategy or policy. This increases your strategic skills and makes you a future-oriented professional. Is this for you? Then go to the registration form or email admin@toekomstverkennen.nl Team Toekomstverkennen.nl
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