Overview
The course is designed for professionals and students interested in comprehensively understanding strategic foresight. It is particularly suitable for individuals in strategic and risk management roles within organizations or those interested in pursuing such positions. The course content is relevant to various industries, including government, healthcare, finance, and technology, and is appropriate for learners at all career stages. This course offers a theoretical and practical perspective on strategic foresight, providing learners with the necessary skills to evaluate and apply this approach to real-world issues. The content is delivered through online readings, case studies, research, and discussions, allowing learners to explore the material at their own pace. The course is structured to guide learners through a six-step process, culminating in a basic strategic plan, which they can apply to address an issue within their organization. This course offers a unique opportunity for learners to gain practical experience in applying strategic foresight to their work and provides them with a competitive edge in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.
Objectives
By the end of the course, learners should be able to
- understand the concept of strategic leadership.
- explain the role of strategic foresight in strategic leadership.
- identify an important organizational issue that needs to be addressed.
- create a strategic plan to address a plausible future.
Evaluation
Students will be evaluated based on their participation in weekly online discussions (40%) and two written assignments (60%). To pass the course, students must achieve 60% or more on each of the credit activities.