Stein, Suzanne, Ghantous, Danny, Chandler, Zan, Simpson, Aisha and Udupi, Indranil (2025) Evolving Foresight Skills: How Will We Shape the Future of Strategic Foresight? Discussion Paper. Dubai Futures Foundation. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Our rapidly evolving field demands resilient, adaptable, and forward-thinking practitioners. Academic institutions must stay at the forefront by updating curricula, integrating cutting-edge tools, and providing a comprehensive understanding of the discipline's history. Failure to keep pace risks perpetuating outdated practices and limiting the impact of future professionals.
In November 2024, OCADU’s Strategic Foresight & Innovation program explored the evolution and future of foresight at the Dubai Future Forum’s Learnings Day. Our interactive ‘World Café’ brought together international foresight practitioners to discuss:
1. Historical events, methods, and literature shaping foresight.
2. Emerging developments influencing foresight's future.
3. Current and future skills needed by futurists.
4. Strategies for organizations to support and benefit from foresight.
Through our collaborative efforts, participants aided in expanding the scope of foresight's history, envisioned transformative innovations, and identified critical skills for practitioners. They also explored strategies for integrating foresight into organizational frameworks, such as building foresight literacy, aligning with strategic vision, and fostering long-term thinking.

Item Type:	Report/Working Paper (Discussion Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Foresight, Futures, World Café, Competencies, Timeline
Divisions:	Graduate Studies > Strategic Foresight and Innovation
Date Deposited:	05 Mar 2025 15:06
Last Modified:	05 Mar 2025 15:15
URI:	https://openresearch.ocadu.ca/id/eprint/4621

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