Strategic foresight is the process of identifying and understanding future trends and challenges so that organizations can make better decisions today. It is a systematic approach to thinking about the future that helps organizations to anticipate change, adapt to it, and thrive. It’s often used in conjunction with other planning processes, such as strategic planning and scenario planning. It can also be used to inform other decision-making processes, such as product development, marketing, and operations.

There are many different approaches to strategic foresight. Some common methods include:

• Trend analysis – This involves identifying and tracking trends that are likely to have an impact on the organization.
• Scenario Planning – This involves developing a range of possible futures and considering the implications for the organization.
• Backcasting – This involves working backward from a desired future to identify the steps that need to be taken to achieve it.
• Delphi Method – This involves gathering expert opinion on the future to identify the most likely trends and challenges.
• Foresight Workshops – These are facilitated workshops that bring together a group of people to discuss the future and develop strategies for dealing with it.

Strategic foresight can be a valuable tool for organizations of all sizes. It can help them to make better decisions, avoid surprises, and seize opportunities.

 

• It can help organizations to anticipate change and adapt to it.
• It can help organizations to identify new opportunities and avoid risks.
• It can help organizations to make better decisions.
• It can help organizations to build resilience and agility.
• It can help organizations to create a shared vision for the future.

June 28 (Fri) 3:30-4:30 – Rally a Network
Location: Constitution Yards

September 18 (Wed) 3:30-4:30 – Reveal Unexpected Possibilities
Location: CHR Cafe Room 1303

December 5 (Thu) 3:30-4:30 – Look Back to Look Forward
Location: Autumn Arch