In this episode, we introduce the concepts of foresight, futurists, co-creation and community engagement; talk about what futurists do and how they even become futurists to begin with; and share tidbits around foresight methodology to whet the appetite.
Timestamps
1:43 – Host Introduction
3:00 – Futurists & Becoming a Futurist
6:28 – Foresight Education & Organizations
15:10 – Why Explore Foresight?
15:54 – Overview of Some Foresight Techniques
23:51 – How Foresight Enhances Decision Making
26:15 – Foresight, Community Building, Co-Creation and Engagement
33:15 – Visioning for Companies and Individuals
36:11 – Conclusion and Contact Us
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Danish Design Center (DDC)
- DDC Fragments of the Future (Caregel, etc.)
- World Future Society (WFS)
- Association of Professional Futurists (APF)
- Project Management Institute
- Institute for the Future
- School of International Futures
- World Future Studies Federation (WFSF)
- WFSF Accredited Courses List
- OCAD University Strategic Foresight and Innovation Masters Program