Strategic foresight 101

With a focus on bridging the digital divide and addressing global challenges, the course emphasizes the crucial role of strategic foresight in shaping equitable futures. Through seven modules, participants delve into essential concepts, tools, and terminology while honing practical skills in futures thinking. The course equips learners with the competencies to integrate strategic foresight into their specific domains, fostering strategic thinking and innovation in digital development initiatives. By recognizing the value of strategic foresight processes, participants gain insights to drive meaningful change in their projects, policies, and strategies, ultimately contributing to the realization of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Target Audience

Policymakers, decision-makers in public and private sectors, innovators, entrepreneurs, research and academics interested in future studies, Industry professionals across various sectors.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply strategic foresight methodologies to assess and anticipate future trends in digital technologies within the context of sustainable development.
Analyze the potential impact of digital innovation on addressing the triple planetary crises.
Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing strategic foresight tools and techniques to identify opportunities and challenges in digital development initiatives.
Develop strategic plans and policies that integrate digital technologies to advance sustainable and equitable outcomes.
Synthesize insights from futurists and case studies to inform strategic decision-making in digital innovation projects.
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to co-create future scenarios and strategies for digital development.
Reflect on personal and organizational biases in futures thinking to enhance strategic foresight capabilities.
Design actionable steps to implement strategic foresight principles in digital innovation projects or policies.