Foresighting: Navigating Future Scenarios Masterclass - Online Series

🔮 Master the Future - join us for the Foresighting: Navigating Future Scenarios Masterclass series! 🔮

In today’s unpredictable world, strategic foresight is more essential than ever. Are you prepared to navigate uncertainty and seize opportunities? Join us for this masterclass, where you’ll learn to anticipate and respond to the unknown with confidence.

These four interactive webinars will empower you to:

• Understand the landscape you are operating in and your key stakeholders
• Recognise the drivers behind the trends and random events
• Anticipate future events and help you identify responses
• Develop strategies that boost your organisation's resilience.

In this masterclass series, we’ll dive into techniques for thriving in uncertainty, helping you think critically and develop agile, long-term strategies that will allow your organisation to lead - regardless of what lies ahead.

🗓 Session Dates: 

Session 1: Tuesday 25 March
Session 2: Friday 28 March
Session 3: Tuesday 1 April
Session 4: Friday 4 April

Please see full session details below. 

⏰ Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

💰 Investment: $550 per person for 4 sessions (and 50% off for others who join from your organisation)

Location: Online - details will be provided after registration

Limited spots available - don’t miss your chance to gain powerful foresighting skills and navigate the unknown with confidence. Network and brainstorm various scenarios with fellow participants.

📧 For more details and to secure your spot, contact info@export.org.au.

SESSION OVERVIEWS

SESSION 1:

Introduction to Foresighting

• Understanding Foresighting and its Importance
• The Role of Foresighting in Strategic Planning

Analysing Mega Trends

• Defining Mega Trends and Their Impact
• Tools and Frameworks, such as ‘cross-impact analysis’ and ‘backcasting’
• Group Exercise: Mega Trend Identification
• Q&A and Discussion

SESSION 2:

Scanning the Horizon: Identifying Emerging Changes

• Techniques for Environmental Scanning
• Identifying Weak Signals and Early Indicators
• Case Studies of Successful Foresighting

Developing Multiple Scenarios

• Introduction to Scenario Planning
• Steps in Scenario Development
• Creating Plausible and Impactful Scenarios
• Q&A and Discussion

SESSION 3:

Applying Foresighting Techniques

• Hands-on Foresighting Exercise
• Group Work: Developing Scenarios
• Feedback and Discussion

SESSION 4:

Practical Implementation and Decision-Making

• Integrating Foresighting into Strategic Decision-Making
• Case Studies of Organisations Using Foresighting Effectively
• Actionable Steps for Participants
• Q&A and Closing Remarks
  
  Note:
  
  
• This workshop is designed for strategic planners, business and government leaders, and decision-makers keen on staying ahead of industry changes.
• Participants are encouraged to bring real-world challenges or industry trends for discussion during the workshop.
  
• The interactive nature of the workshop aims to provide practical insights and facilitate networking opportunities among participants.
  

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