THINKING THE UNTHINKABLE 2.0 - Tools and Methods for Uncertain Times

“Such an action-filled workshop that takes you from today’s reality to tomorrow’s possibilities. If you want to take control and create the future you want, this is the course for you.”

- SENIOR ANALYST, NZ TREASURY

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Are you unsure how to deal with the sea of uncertainty in which we are currently swimming?

Do you want to learn creative tools and approaches to strategy and innovation?

Are you looking for alternative approaches to commonly used tools, like design thinking?

In this dynamic, online course, split across five days, we will run through the arc of a futures project. Each day will consist of a 2hr online workshop that introduces key concepts of strategic foresight, futures thinking and strategy.

In each workshop, we dive into the theory and practice of a futures and strategy tool, method(s) or approach.

Participants will work on topics that emerge through the week, framed by collateral to inspire their learning experience.

In Thinking the Unthinkable we create a collaborative sandbox where you can play with innovative tools and processes that you may not get to do in your day job.

Key Takeaways

Through attending this course you will:

- Increase your understanding of situational awareness and ability to mitigate strategic blind spots

- Examine the future from different vantage points to uncover opportunity and identify challenges

- Challenge your perspectives about change and uncertainty

- Learn new tools and approaches for strategy and innovation

- Build your confidence in approaching the future with purpose and insight

2hr sessions will run daily on November 30th, December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th starting at 10:00 NZT | 08:00 AEST | 13:00 PST (Previous Day) | 22:00 GMT (Previous Day)

What will we cover?

30 NOV - AWARENESS OF CHANGE
01 DEC - PATTERNS AND IMPACTS
02 DEC - ALTERNATIVE FUTURES
03 DEC - VALUES AND ASSUMPTIONS
04 DEC - STRATEGY AND ACTION

You will also receive

Participants will receive a report that includes weak signals from the participatory horizon scanning process.

Who is this for?

The workshop will benefit anyone who wants to explore creative approaches to addressing uncertainty, novelty and emergence. It will also be beneficial to those involved in industries or sectors experiencing high-rates of volatility and those actively engaged in future-oriented design, innovation and strategy, although none-of these are prerequisites for the workshop.

You will be required to have an open, curious mind and be happy working in a team, in an online environment. You will also be sent an onboarding document the week before the event.

Pricing

Early Adopter pricing is NZD 199.00
This is circa 180.00 AUD | 135.00 USD | 110.00 EURO | 100.00 GBP

This breaks down to 40.00NZD | 27.00 USD | 20.00 GBP per session + Collateral + Report

Early Bird is NZD 249.00
This is circa 230.00 AUD | 165.00 USD | 140.00 EURO | 130.00 GBP

Full value is NZD 349.00 
This is circa 325.00 AUD | 230.00 USD | 195.00 EURO | 180.00 GBP

We also offer Team Tickets that get you 3-for-2 Early Birds at NZD 499.00
This is circa 470.00 AUD | 330.00 USD | 280.00 EURO | 255.00 GBP

If you have any questions, please contact us through the "Contact Organiser" link at the bottom of the page.