... understand the concepts and the connection between Future Thinking and Strategic Foresight and know their significance for strategy development and innovation in companies.

... have an overview of state-of-the-art foresight methods and instruments.

... are able to apply selected foresight instruments (e.g. scenario planning, back casting, etc.).

... are able to define desirable futures for their company, taking into account the perspectives of different interest groups.

... have developed an open mindset that enables future-oriented and innovative strategic thinking and acting.

... are able to imagine possible future scenarios and their driving factors in order to recognize emerging trends, upheavals and opportunities in their business environment at an early stage.

... are able to use back casting as a planning method to identify the necessary steps to achieve a specific desired future.

• Future Thinking and Innovation
• Strategic Foresight
• Foresight tools