Session Description

Thinking Like a Futurist - How to Anticipate the Forces Shaping the World of Work

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

In an era marked by rapid and transformative change, it's crucial for everyone, from senior leaders to team members, to stay ahead of the curve. This workshop aims to equip participants with the methodologies and insights employed by leading futurists and scenario planners. This isn't just about foreseeing change – it's about embedding adaptability within our organizations to confidently navigate the unknown. Participants will learn strategies to minimize unexpected challenges and cultivate an opportunity mindset, enabling them to leverage the dynamic changes in our world for growth and success.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Recognise the significance of exponential and disruptive change, and why the rest of the 2020s will see more change than the last 25 years combined.
2. Understand the role of scenario planning for business and personal success.
3. Explore and adopt key methodologies used by leading futurists, learning to apply these effectively in your own professional and personal contexts.
4. Learn practical, straightforward activities to foster a forward-thinking culture within your team, ensuring readiness for future challenges and opportunities.
5. Be motivated and inspired to create the future, rather than just wait for it to arrive.