In today’s volatile world, static plans and incremental thinking fall short.
Futures Thinking for Strategic Decision-Making is a six-week online course presented by Stanford Online that combines strategic foresight and design thinking to help leaders anticipate change, envision multiple futures, and translate foresight into action.
Led by Lisa Kay Solomon, Futurist in Residence at the d.school, participants will learn to anticipate change through horizon scanning, imagine multiple futures through scenario planning and storytelling, develop futures narratives, and embed foresight into organizational planning.
The course includes interactive exercises, case studies, hands-on office hours, and a futures-focused capstone project. Participants who complete the course receive a Stanford Online Certificate of Achievement and 4 Continuing Education Units.
Who should take this course?
- Leaders and executives seeking to enhance strategic foresight capabilities
- Managers and decision-makers in VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) environments
- Professionals building anticipatory leadership skills
- Individuals developing resilience and adaptability in the face of rapid change
- Strategy, long-term planning, and innovation management professionals
Cost
Program Fee: US$2,950
- Payment plan available
- Additional US$295 discount available with referral
- Team enrollment pricing available upon request
This program is in collaboration with Stanford Online, Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education, & Global Alumni
