Module 0 Foundational Concepts of Strategic Foresight
Key learning points
Participants will be able to:
- Gain familiarity with the Playbook and its utility in strategic foresight exercises.
- Define 'Playbook' and detail the key terminologies relevant to strategic foresight.
- Explore the contextual relevance of strategic foresight within the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance for Digital Development.
- Explain the strategic objectives of the Alliance and how they align with trends research readiness.
Training activities details
- Kick-Off Webinar
- Consolidating Your Learnings (Summary): This will present a brief summary of all the information that has been learnt so far.
Module 1 Background and Theory
Key learning points
Participants will be able to
- Determine the scope of the problem and the need for new approaches in strategic foresight.
- List the key concepts of the ITU Innovation framework and its role in cultivating ecosystems for a sustainable digital future
- Utilize the theoretical foundation of futures thinking and strategic foresight practices.
- Make informed decision-making by learning the significance of futures thinking in guiding innovation and growth.
Training activities details
- Consolidating Your Learnings: This will present a brief summary of all the information that has been learnt so far.
- Try It Exercises: knowledge checks
- End of Module Quiz Activity
Module 2 Step-by-Step Guide to Strategic Foresight
Key learning points
Participants will be able to
- List the key terminologies associated with the strategic foresight workflow.
- Describe the sequential stages involved in conducting a strategic foresight exercise.
- Distinguish between the various play areas, elucidating their purposes and interdependence within the strategic foresight journey.
Training activities details
- Consolidating Your Learnings: This will present a brief summary of all the information that has been learnt so far.
- Try It Exercises: knowledge checks
- End of Module Quiz Activity
- Live Q&A
Module 3 Play Area 0: Considerations before we play
Key learning points
Participants will be able to
- Demonstrate proficiency in project management and documentation practices relevant to strategic foresight exercises.
- Identify and engage key stakeholders for a collaborative and co-creative approach to conduct a foresight study.
- Utilise digital collaboration platforms for brainstorming, capturing ideas, and working together in real time.
Training activities details
- Consolidating Your Learnings: This will present a brief summary of all the information that has been learnt so far.
- Try It Exercises: Knowledge checks
- End of Module Quiz Activity
Module 4 Play Area 1: Framing and Scanning
Key learning points
Participants will be able to
- Define the concepts of framing and scanning in the context of strategic foresight.
- Identify the key components of macro and micro environmental scanning.
- Use various methods and tools for conducting effective scanning exercises.
Training activities details
- Consolidating Your Learnings: This will present a brief summary of all the information that has been learnt so far.
- Try It Exercises: self-reflection activity & knowledge checks
- End of Module Quiz Activity
- Assignments: Once participants have submitted their assignments, they will have access to next module
- Forum Participation
Module 5 Play Area 2: Mapping
Key learning points
Participants will be able to
- Define the concepts of mapping in the context of strategic foresight.
- Apply various methods and tools for mapping the drivers and trends for a foresight exercise.
- Explore ways to visualize the spectrum of uncertainty for any driver of change.
Training activities details
- Consolidating Your Learnings: This will present a brief summary of all the information that has been learnt so far.
- Try It Exercises: knowledge checks
- End of Module Quiz Activity
- Assignments: Once participants have submitted their assignments, they will have access to next module
- Forum Participation
Module 6 Play Area 3: Visioning
Key learning points
Participants will be able to
- Describe how drivers can interact with each other to create different possible future scenarios.
- Apply various methods and techniques for envisioning future scenarios and analyzing their implications.
- Analyze future scenarios to prioritize the desired scenario and the narrative for it.
Training activities details
- Consolidating Your Learnings: This will present a brief summary of all the information that has been learnt so far.
- Try It Exercises: self-reflection activity and knowledge checks
- End of Module Quiz Activity
- Assignments: Once participants have submitted their assignments, they will have access to next module
- Forum Participation
Module 7 Play Area 4: Transforming
Key learning points
Participants will be able to
- Support desired scenarios with strategic action plans.
- Analyze stakeholders to engage with in the journey towards the desired scenario.
- Utilize various methods and tools for developing strategic actions plans to support the journey towards the desired scenario or away from the undesirable scenario.
Training activities details
- Consolidating Your Learnings: This will present a brief summary of all the information that has been learnt so far.
- Try It Exercises: Knowledge checks
- End of Module Quiz Activity
- Assignments: Once participants have submitted their assignments, they will have access to next module
- Forum Participation
Module 8 Play Area 5: Managing
Key learning points
- Develop robust governance model to outline and oversee the implementation of actionable plans.
- Apply techniques for formulating an efficient communication strategy to disseminate foresight-derived strategies to stakeholders and execution champions.
- Gain insights into fostering collaborative, meaningful and impactful alliances essential for executing the envisioned action plan effectively.
Training activities details
- Consolidating Your Learnings: This will present a brief summary of all the information that has been learnt so far.
- Try It Exercises: Knowledge Checks
- End of Module Quiz Activity
- Assignments: Once participants have submitted their assignments, they will have access to next module
- Forum Participation
- Closing Session With Q&A
Capstone Project
- Participants are required to finish and submit their capstone project
