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The Art and The Science of Futures Thinking: Foundations and Frameworks

University of Cambridge via edX

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In an era defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (commonly referred to as VUCA), this course equips participants with essential foresight methods and tools to navigate and shape the future. Through interactive learning, you will explore the principles of anticipatory thinking, examine emerging changes that may influence the future, and build a foundation in system thinking and scenario planning.

You will learn to distinguish between forecasting and foresight, detect weak signals, and develop preferred futures. This course empowers you to integrate futures thinking into strategic planning and decision-making processes. It is ideal for leaders, strategists, innovators, and changemakers seeking to build resilience, agility, and long-term impact.

Taught by

Fawaz Abu Sitta and Kevin Martin

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