In a context of economic turbulence, traditional strategic approaches — focused on linear strategic planning — are insufficient. Companies must discover new approaches that give them a broader vision in order to develop initiatives that anticipate significant changes in their markets and environments.
To make informed decisions in an uncertain world, companies must adopt Strategic Foresight: a rigorous approach that combines strategic monitoring, trend analysis, weak signals, and scenario planning to anticipate future disruptions.
EXPLORE POSSIBLE FUTURES TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS TODAY.
This program enables leaders to explore possible futures to make better decisions today. It does not seek to predict the future, but rather to equip organizations to anticipate uncertainty, seize opportunities, and strengthen their resilience.
GOALS
This program will enable you to:
- Interpret strong and weak trends and signals.
- Identify the critical uncertainties of the future.
- Assess the potential impact of future events on your business strategy and activities.
- Strengthen key elements of your strategic model.
- Anticipate future risks and opportunities.
- Broaden your organizational thinking.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
- Professionals in innovation, strategy and other fields
- Mid-level and C-suite executives
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Learn concepts and practical skills that you can begin to apply immediately in your work.
- Develop a strategic foresight process for your organization.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Executive Education HEC Montréal.
Day 1
Morning
- Introduction to strategic foresight
- Exploring and understanding trends and signals
- Introduction to Horizon Scanning and initial analysis of trends and signals
Afternoon
- Case study and group discussion using the Futures Wheel
- Connecting innovation, strategy and strategic foresight
- Information about individual projects
Day 2
Morning
- Introduction to strategic foresight teams and the context they work in
- Work on individual projects applying Axes of Uncertainty and Scenario Planning
Afternoon
- Case study and group discussion on alternative futures using the Three Futures tool
- Translating trends into strategic plans using backcasting and other methods
- Applying backcasting to individual projects
- Conclusion and information on how to promote a futures-thinking mindset and futures literacy within organizations
TRAINING APPROACH
- In-person learning
- Small group discussions
- Case studies
- Individual project
- Simulation using tools
BA (Anthropology), DESS (Community Economic Development), McGill–HEC Montréal EMBA
Futurecasting Practice Lead, Manulife
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GOALS
This program will enable you to:
- Interpret strong and weak trends and signals.
- Identify the critical uncertainties of the future.
- Assess the potential impact of future events on your business strategy and activities.
- Strengthen key elements of your strategic model.
- Anticipate future risks and opportunities.
- Broaden your organizational thinking.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
- Professionals in innovation, strategy and other fields
- Mid-level and C-suite executives
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Learn concepts and practical skills that you can begin to apply immediately in your work.
- Develop a strategic foresight process for your organization.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Executive Education HEC Montréal.
Day 1
Morning
- Introduction to strategic foresight
- Exploring and understanding trends and signals
- Introduction to Horizon Scanning and initial analysis of trends and signals
Afternoon
- Case study and group discussion using the Futures Wheel
- Connecting innovation, strategy and strategic foresight
- Information about individual projects
Day 2
Morning
- Introduction to strategic foresight teams and the context they work in
- Work on individual projects applying Axes of Uncertainty and Scenario Planning
Afternoon
- Case study and group discussion on alternative futures using the Three Futures tool
- Translating trends into strategic plans using backcasting and other methods
- Applying backcasting to individual projects
- Conclusion and information on how to promote a futures-thinking mindset and futures literacy within organizations
TRAINING APPROACH
- In-person learning
- Small group discussions
- Case studies
- Individual project
- Simulation using tools
BA (Anthropology), DESS (Community Economic Development), McGill–HEC Montréal EMBA
Futurecasting Practice Lead, Manulife