Overview

Horizon scanning is an umbrella term that aims to cultivate awareness and perception of changes that are happening in our environment.

By using various methods, it comprises systematic examinations of potential events, risks and opportunities to reassess our assumptions about the future. In this course, we are focusing on three particular aspects of horizon scanning: megatrends, weak signals and wild cards.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• To be familiar with horizon scanning approaches To understand clearly the concepts
  of megatrends, weak signals and wild cards
• To have the capacity to use the concepts
  as methods to explore possible future events
• To know how to use and apply horizon
  scanning methodologies
• To be able to discern path dependencies and identify
  and discuss implications for decision-making and strategy