Course Description
1-Day Scenario Planning for Innovation Strategy (Certificate) *AI Included
The future rarely follows one straight line. New technologies, changing customer behaviour, regulation, economic shifts and societal developments interact in ways that make long-term planning increasingly difficult.
This 1-Day Scenario Planning for Innovation Strategy course gives you a practical approach to navigating this uncertainty. Instead of trying to predict one future, you will learn how to explore multiple plausible future scenarios, understand the systems and forces shaping them, and use these scenarios to make stronger strategic and innovation decisions today.
Combining Scenario Planning, Strategic Foresight and Systems Thinking, you will work with trends, drivers of change and uncertainties to understand how different developments may interact. You will then translate these insights into alternative future scenarios and explore what each could mean for your organisation, strategy, products or services.
Throughout the course, AI is used as a practical co-pilot to accelerate trend research, consolidate information, explore connections between developments, generate and challenge scenarios, and identify potential opportunity areas.
You do not need any prior experience with Futures Thinking, Systems Thinking or AI. We will guide you through the process step by step.
Got any questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for more information at [email protected]
Early Bird Price
€ 1.495,00
Preparation time
No preparation time
Language
English
Standard Price
€ 1.595,00
Duration
2 days, 8 hours
Course type
In-person
What is this course about?
What will you learn in this course?
By the end of this training, you will know how to use Scenario Planning as a practical tool for innovation strategy and strategic decision-making. You will learn how to move beyond linear forecasting, explore multiple possible futures and translate uncertainty into concrete strategic opportunities.
Explore Trends & Drivers
Identify relevant trends, emerging signals and drivers of change shaping your organisation, market or challenge. Learn how to distinguish between developments that are relatively predictable and those that could significantly influence how the future unfolds.
Understand Systems & Uncertainty
Use Systems Thinking to explore how technological, economic, social, environmental and behavioural factors interact. Map connections, dependencies and critical uncertainties to understand how different forces may combine over time.
Build Future Scenarios with AI
Create distinct and plausible future scenarios by combining trends, drivers and uncertainties. Use Generative AI to accelerate research, consolidate information, challenge assumptions and explore alternative and more extreme futures.
Translate Scenarios into Strategy
Stress-test existing assumptions, strategies, products or services against different future scenarios. Identify emerging risks, opportunity areas and strategic options, and define actions that can help your organisation stay adaptable across multiple possible futures.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for professionals who need to make decisions today while preparing for an uncertain future. It is particularly relevant for:
Innovation Managers & Innovation Professionals
Professionals looking to identify future opportunity areas, challenge existing assumptions and build more future-ready innovation strategies.
Strategy & Business Development Professionals
People responsible for shaping strategic direction who want practical tools to explore uncertainty, test different scenarios and strengthen long-term decision-making.
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Business leaders who need to anticipate changing markets, technologies and customer needs, and make strategic choices across multiple possible futures.
Consultants & Facilitators
Professionals looking to add Scenario Planning, Systems Thinking and Strategic Foresight to their toolkit and facilitate stronger strategic conversations with clients and teams.
Who are the coaches for this course?
Our expert Facilitators have extensive experience in implementing approaches such as Design Thinking and Agile in organizations and will share their experience and practical examples during the course.
Jeroen van der Weide
Partner DesignThinkers Academy Amsterdam
Jeroen is a Partner & Senior Facilitator at DT Academy. He is a driving force when it comes to facilitating teams, designing creative processes, and brainstorm sessions. He has an MA in Dutch Theatre, Film & Communications.
Tim Schuurman
Co-Owner DesignThinkers Academy Amsterdam
Co-owner of DT Academy, Tim is a visionary leader with deep expertise in innovation and incremental change. Holding an MBA and MSc in Business and Financial Management, he designs transformative concepts and empowers businesses.
Bram Heijnen
Systems Change Specialist & Facilitator
Bram Heijnen, co-founder of Mindpact, specializes in Behavioral Design Thinking and systemic transformation. With an MA in Architecture and Design, he blends design thinking, leadership, and behavioral insights to drive innovation.
Fieke Sluijs
PhD Learning Experience Designer & Senior Facilitator
Fieke Sluijs is a senior facilitator and Learning Experience designer with over 25 years of experience. She inspires people to build creative confidence and unlock their innovative potential.
Certificate
After successful completion of the course, participants are awarded a DesignThinkers Academy Certificate and you can celebrate your achievement. All tools and materials will be available after the course for personal use.
