Strategic Foresight Essentials
An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Strategic Foresight Essentials

Core Principles, Models, and Tools for Anticipating the Future and Strengthening Strategic Decisions

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
17 - 21 Aug 2026 Paris $ 5,950
19 - 23 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
07 - 11 Dec 2026 Amsterdam $ 5,950
10 - 14 May 2027 London $ 5,950
16 - 20 Aug 2027 Paris $ 5,950
18 - 22 Oct 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
06 - 10 Dec 2027 Amsterdam $ 5,950

Introduction

Strategic Foresight Essentials training course is designed to introduce participants to the fundamental principles, mindset, and methodologies of futures thinking, equipping them with the essential tools to anticipate change and design more adaptive strategies. Strategic foresight is not about predicting the future; it is about preparing for multiple possible futures, understanding emerging disruptions before they materialise, and enabling organisations to respond with agility, confidence, and resilience. By cultivating a foresight-driven approach, professionals and leaders can identify long-term opportunities, recognise threats early, challenge outdated assumptions, and make better-informed decisions.

This training course provides a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of the core elements of strategic foresight. Participants will learn how to scan the external environment for early signals of change, interpret complex trends, build simple scenario frameworks, and analyse the implications of future developments. Through practical models and internationally recognised foresight methodologies, the course empowers participants to shift from reactive planning to proactive, forward-thinking leadership.

This GLOMACS Strategic Foresight Essentials training course will highlight:

  • Core concepts and benefits of strategic foresight
  • Tools to identify early signals and long-range trends
  • Scenario development for exploring alternative futures
  • Integrating foresight insights into strategy and decision-making
  • Methods for enhancing organisational resilience and adaptability

Objectives

At the end of this Strategic Foresight Essentials training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand the fundamental concepts and purpose of strategic foresight
  • Identify key drivers of change, trends, weak signals, and uncertainties
  • Apply foundational foresight tools and models
  • Build simple scenario outlines based on future possibilities
  • Evaluate the impact of future changes on organisational strategies
  • Integrate foresight thinking into planning, decision-making, and risk processes
  • Recognise the role of foresight in building resilient and adaptive organisations

Training Methodology

This Strategic Foresight Essentials training course uses a structured blend of horizon scanning, foresight analysis, facilitated discussions, group exploration, and scenario-based learning. Participants interpret trend signals, build future narratives, and develop strategic foresight applications relevant to their organisational context.

Who should Attend?

This GLOMACS Strategic Foresight Essentials training course is ideal for professionals involved in strategy, planning, innovation, or risk management, including:

  • Strategy and planning professionals
  • Government employees involved in policy or vision development
  • Risk, governance, and compliance teams
  • Innovation, research, and transformation departments
  • Business development and market intelligence specialists
  • Managers and leaders responsible for strategic decisions
  • Anyone interested in understanding how to anticipate future changes effectively
Course Outline
Day 1

Foundations of Strategic Foresight

  • What is strategic foresight? Definitions and core concepts
  • The importance of foresight in today’s volatile world
  • Understanding uncertainty, complexity, and disruptive change
  • Differences between forecasting, prediction, and foresight
  • Types of futures: possible, plausible, probable, preferred
  • How foresight enhances strategic thinking and decision-making
Day 2

Environmental Scanning and Trend Identification

  • Introduction to environmental scanning
  • STEEP/PESTEL analysis as a foundation for foresight
  • Understanding trends, megatrends, weak signals, and wild cards
  • Sources of future insights: research, technology reports, geopolitical updates, behavioural shifts
  • Tools for observing and interpreting environmental change
  • Constructing a basic trend map
Day 3

Exploring Futures and Scenario Thinking

  • What is scenario thinking and why it matters
  • Basic scenario development principles
  • Identifying drivers and uncertainties
  • Using simple frameworks (2×2 matrix, trend-impact mapping)
  • Developing short scenario outlines
  • Using scenarios to explore risks, opportunities, and strategic implications
Day 4

Foresight Tools and Strategic Analysis

  • Introduction to foundational foresight tools:
  • Futures wheel
  • Cross-impact analysis
  • Assumption analysis
  • Understanding cause-and-effect patterns in future developments
  • Linking foresight insights to strategy and planning
  • Evaluating long-term risks and opportunities
  • Foresight for innovation, transformation, and decision-support
Day 5

Building Foresight Capability in Organisations

  • Integrating foresight into strategic planning cycles
  • Developing early warning systems and monitoring signals of change
  • Foresight maturity levels for organisations
  • Communicating future insights to leaders and stakeholders
  • Embedding foresight thinking into teams and culture
  • Designing a simple foresight roadmap for your organization
Certificates
  • Upon successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Providers and Associations

Endorsed Education Provider

NASBA

In Association With

The Energy Training Centre

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