This executive training program is designed for leaders with an interest in and need to make sense of the emerging future. Delivered in person or virtually, the programme explores the foresight skills required for organisations to make future ready decisions, today.

The programme is delivered over two full day or four half day sessions and builds on a number of foresight techniques such as trend analysis, driver mapping, horizon scanning, cross impact analysis, and scenario development. With an approach that includes a mix of presentation, plenary discussion sessions, and break-out group work, delegates get hands on experience of using the tools and are immersed in the potential changes to enable exploration of new responses and solutions.

How do you avoid falling into the trap of changing for today and not tomorrow? It was John F Kennedy, the 35th U.S. President, who said “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” Leading Change with Foresight is an Executive Education and Development short program that combines established change and foresight methodologies to help organisations embark on future ready and sustainable change initiatives.

The program is interactive and includes presentation, group work, and plenary discussion to support experiential and collaborative learning. The aim is to help develop capability in integrating human-focused change models and frameworks with foresight, by using the appropriate tools and approaches so that change initiatives are your people and future ready.

Working collaboratively or in partnership is increasingly seen as a critical enabler to both understanding the nature of complex problems, an uncertain future, and developing ideas to assess opportunities and counter risks.

So in this new program, we will draw on my own research into partnership and collaborative working, consider different forms of collaboration, the enablers and barriers to successful collaboration, and consider how to assess an organisation’s ability to collaborate effectively. 

My bespoke workshops are designed for forward-thinking organisations, business owners, and professionals eager to navigate the emerging future of their business sector. 

These hands on workshops are tailored to equip delegates with the expertise to identify, classify, and analyse both prominent trends and the subtler, less certain indicators of change across the critical domains of social, technological, economic, environmental, political, and legal/regulatory landscapes. Through collaborative efforts, participants will engage in a dynamic learning environment, fostering a deep understanding of how these diverse factors intertwine to shape the future. My methodological approach encourages hands-on interaction, enabling delegates to not only grasp but also apply the principles of foresight.

The culmination of the workshops varies based on the group's dynamics and the sector's unique challenges, ranging from detailed trend analysis and cross-impact assessments to the development of plausible future scenarios. Each outcome is crafted to provide actionable insights, empowering participants to make informed choices now that help position their organisations for future success.