Overview

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, the ability to craft and realize long-term visions that encompass not only growth but also societal and ecological good has become a critical leadership skill. As the world faces a time of profound change, it is imperative to recognize that we play an active role in co-creating our future. Thunderbird School of Global Management’s Strategic Foresight for Sustainable Change equips individuals with the essential skills of strategic foresight and managing disruptive change, indispensable for shaping tomorrow's world intentionally. It explores a comprehensive approach to shaping the future, incorporating theories of change, systems thinking, and storytelling techniques.

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Registration Information

Certificate Location Date Delivery type Cost Register
Strategic Foresight for Sustainable Change Phoenix, AZ March 6-7, 2025 In-person, Online $1,500 Register

Key Benefits

  • Apply foresight and storytelling techniques, including tools such as scenario planning.
  • Navigate and shape the future with intention and insight.
  • Apply theories of change, utilizing tools to craft strategies for sustainable and long-lasting results.
  • Integrate strategic foresight and systems thinking for participants to develop visionary goals that not only propel their organization forward but also ensure a lasting beneficial impact on society.

Who Should Attend?

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Individuals interested in building more foresightful strategies within their organizations.

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Professionals seeking to develop and communicate a vision for driving forward-looking change.

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Leaders looking to transition their business models and build more resilient teams capable of navigating uncertainty, seizing future opportunities, and embracing long-term growth.

Topics

The program will use presentations, small group discussions, and interactive sessions to cover the following topics:

  • Foundations of strategic foresight.
  • Theories of change and transformation.
  • Systems thinking in leadership.
  • Crafting visionary strategies and storytelling.

Why Thunderbird for Executive Education?

Thunderbird empowers global professionals to shape the changing landscapes impacting their enterprises by expanding and updating their future-ready skills and connecting them to a diverse network of global experts.

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