During periods of economic turmoil, classic approaches to strategic foresight are not enough — organizations need new ways to anticipate major long-term changes to their markets and environments.
In this course, you will learn important concepts and skills for better strategic foresight through case studies, hands-on activities, tactical tools and methodologies, group discussions and an individual project.
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