• 5-day intensive program on strategic foresight and Futures Thinking
• Practical tools for trend analysis, scenario planning, and forecasting
• Hands-on workshops and group exercises
• Application of Futures Thinking to real organizational challenges
• Emphasis on strategic decision-making and innovation
• Case studies from multiple industries

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and importance of Futures Thinking
• Identify trends, drivers, and uncertainties affecting the future
• Apply scenario planning and forecasting methodologies
• Anticipate opportunities and risks in complex environments
• Develop strategic plans that are robust under multiple future scenarios
• Foster a future-oriented mindset within teams and organizations
• Integrate foresight into organizational decision-making

This course is suitable for:

• Senior Managers and Executives
• Strategy, Innovation, and Planning Professionals
• Business Analysts and Consultants
• Project Managers and R&D Leaders
• Leaders responsible for organizational change and transformation
• Professionals involved in long-term strategic decision-making

Day 1: Introduction to Futures Thinking

• Concepts and principles of Futures Thinking
• Importance of foresight in organizational strategy
• Understanding the future: possible, probable, and preferred scenarios
• Identifying key drivers of change
• Case studies of Futures Thinking in practice

Day 2: Environmental Scanning & Trend Analysis

• Techniques for scanning trends and emerging issues
• Identifying global, regional, and industry-specific trends
• Analyzing social, technological, economic, environmental, and political (STEEP) factors
• Tools for trend prioritization and impact assessment
• Practical exercises in trend mapping

Day 3: Scenario Planning & Development

• Introduction to scenario planning methodology
• Constructing alternative futures
• Developing storylines and scenario narratives
• Testing strategies under multiple scenarios
• Group exercises in scenario building

Day 4: Strategic Foresight & Risk Analysis

• Anticipating risks and opportunities
• Early warning indicators and weak signals
• Decision-making under uncertainty
• Integrating foresight into strategic planning
• Practical application workshops

Day 5: Implementing Futures Thinking in Organizations

• Embedding foresight in organizational culture
• Using Futures Thinking for innovation and strategy
• Monitoring, review, and continuous improvement
• Presentations of group foresight projects
• Course review and key takeaways

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total course duration.