Applied Strategic Foresight

On site in Copenhagen

Learn how to bring futures thinking into strategy

In the course, we upskill our course participants with a structured process for understanding dynamics of change and planning for alternative scenarios, essentially to enrich and enhance the context within which strategy is developed and executed.

The course is built around maximum engagement and actionable, hands-on learning, with the right blend between relevant theory and tangible strategic foresight tools for your professional work. Our course facilitators bring their knowledge and expertise from working daily with strategic foresight and futures-oriented issues.

Who is this for?

The course is a popular choice for decision-makers, innovation managers, strategic planners, business developers, designers, and people who want to get a head-start working strategically with the future.

Location

BLOXHUB,
Bryghuspladsen 8
1473 Copenhagen

Time

9.00-17.00 Local Time

Dates Available

Mar 26-27
Apr 27-28
May 21–22
Jun 25-26

Price

2600 EUR (+ 25% VAT)

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding Foresight Fundamentals: You will gain a solid foundation in futures thinking and foresight practices, including hands-on experience with key tools from the CIFS approach to applied strategic foresight.
  • Exploring Change and Building Futures Scenarios: You will gain the ability to make sense of change and uncertainty, and frame robust futures scenarios with strategic relevance – instead of only extrapolating current trends.
  • Cultivating a Futures Mindset: You will build confidence in futures thinking while gaining a deeper awareness of how our understanding of the future shapes decisions today, empowering you to see beyond existing systems and thinking patterns.
  • Connecting Foresight to Strategic Purpose: You will learn how to understand strategic implications of alternative futures and how to connect foresight to strategic purpose, enabling you to translate foresight outcomes into strategic action.
  • Building Community: The opportunity to build knowledge and community by networking and exchanging experiences and ideas with like-minded business professionals from other organisations and industries.

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Foresight Consultant
"As a self funded investment, it was important for me to get the most value out of it - and I really did. You delivered a great balance of information, education, tools, anecdotes, energy and group dynamic. The attendees were a great mix and it was clear that your preparation of materials, content and templates was on point."
Director of Innovation
"Taking this course was an unbeatable choice. It pushed forward my skills for providing clear and structured alternatives that can put my company towards a more future-ready position."
Engagement Manager
"The course on applied strategic foresight was an exceptional experience, working through a 'real' case gave me directly applicable insights, that I can use in my work tomorrow."
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Course Modules

  • Using the Future - Become familiar with how to “use the future” through strategic foresight, and why the capability to develop insights about future alternatives to guide strategic thinking has never been more important.
  • Exploring dynamics of change - Learn the process of exploring dynamics of change as the “bedrock”-practice of strategic foresight, e.g. by applying the Futures Triangle as an explorative tool.
  • Discovering key strategic uncertainties - Learn how to identify and make sense of the uncertainties that matter the most by understanding the degree of uncertainty surrounding impactful strategic issues.
  • Building futures scenarios - Learn how to frame and develop robust alternative futures scenarios and discover alternative futures perspectives that have relevance for decision-making.
  • Transitioning from foresight to strategy - Learn how to understand the strategic implications of alternative futures and how to transition into futures-informed strategic decision-making.

Format

The course takes place over two full days at our location in Copenhagen.

The course consists of a mixture of presentation and hands-on workshop activities facilitated by CIFS advisors/futurists with years of global experience. Throughout, we will contextualise and discuss what we have learned.

Seats are limited to secure close interaction and feedback in the group.
Map of location of CIFS in Copenhagen

Course includes

  • Live instruction and facilitation by CIFS advisors/futurists
  • Immersion into CIFS' approach to applied strategic foresight
  • Proprietary CIFS futures studies and strategic foresight toolkit
  • Course material (provided prior to course) and presenter slides
  • LinkedIn certificate of course completion badge
  • Free 1-year personal Futures Membership of CIFS (not including shipping costs on FARSIGHT outside of Denmark)
  • Networking opportunities with like-minded business professionals
  • Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments on each course day
In case of cancellation, please read our course cancellation policy.

Please note that we charge Danish VAT.
You may as a foreign organisation, however, subsequently claim refund of the VAT from the tax authorities.

For more details on our courses contact courses@cifs.dk

Other Courses

Applied Strategic Foresight
Copenhagen
| Mar 26-27 | Apr 27-28 | May 21–22 | Jun 25-26
Learn how to bring futures thinking and foresight into strategy with an intensive and hands-on course in an engaging on-site learning environment. A popular choice for decision-makers, innovation managers, strategic planners, and people who want to get a head-start working strategically with the future.

Applied Strategic Foresight
Sydney, Australia
Mar. 23 - 24
This course is being offered for the first time in the Australia. Join us in Sydney for an immersive learning experience. Learn how to bring futures thinking and foresight into strategy with an intensive and hands-on course in an engaging on-site learning environment.
Strategize like a Futurist
online with hyper island
Apr. 15 - May 20
Learn how to bring futures thinking and foresight into strategy with an enhanced and more flexible online learning journey in collaboration with our partners at Hyper Island.
Futures and Foresight with AI (On-site)
Copenhagen
Feb. 5 - 6 (FEW SEATS LEFT)
This will help you benefit from the capabilities of generative AI in foresight and drive radical futures-driven innovation. Through expert facilitation and hands-on learning, you will be equipped with the tools and insights needed to more effectively integrate AI into the field of foresight and for driving innovation.
Macrofutures Masterclass
Copenhagen
March 13
Join us for a Macro Futures Masterclass led by Daria “Dasha” Krivonos, CEO of the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies. Dasha is a globally recognized and sought after foresight expert and keynote speaker, bringing extensive global experience at the intersection of foresight, macro futures, and strategic risk management.

FAQ

Communication

How often will I receive communication from CIFS?  

You will hear from us three times:

1 - After signing up - You will receive a confirmation email from no-reply@event.it with further practical information about the course.

2 - One week before the course - You will receive course details and any preparatory materials. No additional preparation is required unless otherwise specified.

3 - After the course - You will receive the course slides and other relevant content.

When will I receive preparatory materials?  

One week prior to the course you will receive an email from us with preparatory materials. Please put aside approximately 1 hour to read and digest the information.  

How quickly can I expect a response to my inquiry?

Upon inquiry at courses@cifs.dk, you can expect to hear back from us within 3–5 working days. We aim to respond on a day-to-day basis outside peak periods.

Do you provide hotel recommendations?

We have agreements with selected nearby hotels that offer course participants a 10-15% discount. Details hereof are included in your order confirmation email.

Please note that the discounts are already embedded in the booking links provided. This means the reduced price is automatically applied when you book through these.

Registration & VAT

Do you still have available seats at the course?

When reaching the maximum capacity of course seats, the course will figure as 'Sold Out' at the website and it will no longer be possible to sign up. So if this is not the case, then there are still available seats.

Do you provide discounts?

Yes, you may be eligible for discounts if:

- You are a student or an NGO employee and the course is determined of significant relevance to your work or studies - please contact us to discuss your options.

- You are a Futures Partner, as this entitles you to two complimentary seats on one of our popular courses. Learn more about becoming a Futures Partner here.

- If the above categories do not apply to you, but you would like to hear more about discounts then please write to us at courses@cifs.dk

What should I do if my VAT number is not accepted during registration?

First, make sure you have selected the correct country. Then check that your VAT number contains only digits and does not include the country code.  

If this is not the issue, please reach out to us for assistance.

Example: If your VAT number is DK24983528, select Denmark as the country and enter only 24983528 in the VAT number field.

How do I register if my organisation is VAT except?

Please reach out to us with your company and participant information.  

Changes & Cancellations

What do I do if I am unable to attend the course?

If you are unable to attend due to unexpected circumstances, reach out to us and you may transfer your seat:

- More than one (1) month before the course: to a later course date (subject to availability).

- Less than one (1) month before the course: to another person within your organisation.

Is the course refundable?

Course registration is binding, and purchases are generally non-refundable due to limited seats in each course.  

However, we understand that unexpected circumstances can arise. Refunds can be granted only in exceptional circumstances at our discretion, but administrative fees are not refundable.

Course Content & Requirements

How do I know which course is right for me?

Our courses are independent and can be combined or attended in any order. They dive into different aspects of futures thinking and foresight and are continually evolving to keep up with advances in foresight. You can find the learning outcomes listed under each course, which may help you compare their focus areas. If you are still in doubt, feel free to reach out to us.

Does course participation require specific prior knowledge?

No. The courses are designed to be accessible whether you are new to foresight or already familiar with it - as long as you are prepared to learn and actively engage. Each course provides the necessary theoretical foundation to support the workshop activities, ensuring that everyone can follow along.

For those new to the field, the courses provide a wholistic and solid foundation of the topic, which aim to cultivate a mindset that embraces uncertainty as a resource and challenge conventional thinking. Meanwhile participants already familiar with aspects of foresight and futures thinking may build upon and expand their existing skillsets through new tools, practical applications, and gain new perspectives through discussions.