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Think Like a Futurist

21 August 2023

Do you want to learn to think like a futurist using fundamental Futures Thinking frameworks and methodologies.? Check out our 'Think Like a Futurist' short course. 

HOW TO APPLY

This two-day foundational course will teach you about Strategic Foresight – a discipline that helps us create alternative views of possible futures. It is used by many of the world’s most successful organisations, as well as Governments who use it to inform their policy development.

The future can be shaped by the actions we take today. This course will help you start creating the future you desire for yourself and your organisation, while still managing today’s businesses demands.

 

What will you gain?

By the completion of the course, you will be enabled to:

  • Begin thinking like a futurist;
  • Understand what futures thinking and strategic foresight is - and isn’t;
  • Learn how strategic foresight and futures thinking can help refine and inform any organisation’s strategies today;
  • Challenge your organisation’s conventional view of the future, and help identify tomorrow’s problems, today;
  • Begin to pick out weak signals from the noise and identify key drivers of change;
  • Find ways to reduce uncertainty and anticipate possible and probable futures; and
  • Use analysis to look for opportunities and to develop action plans to shape the future you want.

 

Course structure 

The course uses group discussion, case studies and exercises to teach you about Strategic Foresight, and provides you with tools and techniques to take away and apply immediately.


Course Facilitator

Lee Parkinson

Lee is a well-respected strategy and foresight practitioner with over 30 years of experience working in the commercial creative sector.

His main areas of focus are on helping businesses prosper while navigating through uncertainty, and the adoption of smart approaches to positioning, brand, and business strategies. 

Upcoming course dates

Please note this course has been extended for 2024 to run for two full days, from 9am to 4pm.

  • Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 March 2024
  • Wednesday 24 & Thursday 25 July 2024
  • Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 November 2024

If you wish to pay by invoice, please email us.

 

Location

Ilam campus, University of Canterbury

 

Cost 

$2,400 including GST and Humanitix booking fees.

Course fees include catering (all dietary requirements catered for), booking fees and on-site parking.

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