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Tools and Techniques for Developing Strategic Foresight

Planning and Strategy Management 8 live dates
UPCOMING SEMINAR €4,250.-
Venue Amsterdam - Netherlands
Date 4 - 8 May 2026
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Amsterdam - Netherlands
4 - 8 May 2026
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London - U.K
15 - 19 June 2026
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Munich - Germany
20 - 24 July 2026
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Vienna - Austria
3 - 7 August 2026

Seminar content

What you will learn

Why Attend
Strategic foresight helps organizations anticipate change, identify emerging opportunities, manage uncertainty, and prepare for future challenges. In a rapidly changing environment, leaders need practical tools to think ahead and make informed long-term decisions. This course equips participants with proven methods to scan trends, explore scenarios, and build future-ready strategies.

Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, group discussions, scenario exercises, trend analysis workshops, foresight tools, and real workplace examples.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the principles of strategic foresight
  • Identify trends, risks, and future opportunities
  • Apply environmental scanning techniques
  • Use scenario planning for decision-making
  • Analyze uncertainty and possible futures
  • Build future-focused strategies
  • Improve strategic thinking and innovation
  • Develop a practical foresight action plan

Target Audience

  • Strategy Professionals
  • Senior Managers
  • Business Leaders
  • Planning Managers
  • Innovation Teams
  • Government and Public Sector Professionals
  • Anyone involved in long-term planning and decision-making

Target Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Trend Analysis
  • Scenario Planning
  • Risk Assessment
  • Innovation Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Environmental Scanning
  • Future Planning

Benefits

Why attend this seminar

  • Build current, practical knowledge in planning and strategy management.
  • Translate the course ideas into actions you can use immediately at work.
  • Review real schedule options across 12 venues and live dates.
  • Connect course detail, venue, and category routes in one workflow.

Methodology

How the course is delivered

  • Structured seminar input and guided discussion.
  • Applied examples using current business situations.
  • Focused explanations based on the stored overview and outline.
  • Clear next steps for implementation after the course.

Target audience

Who this is for

  • Professionals responsible for planning and strategy management.
  • Managers, specialists, and team leads who need applied skills.
  • Participants looking for a focused route into Tools and Techniques for Developing Strategic Foresight.

Seminar details

Detailed outline

Day 1: Foundations of Futures Studies

  • Foundations of futures studies
  • History of future studies
  • The discipline of futurology
  • How companies and governments can use futurology
  • Actors in the field
  • Current theories and applications
  • Introduction to futures thinking

Day 2: Futures Thinking and Alternative Futures

  • Characteristics of a futurist perspective
  • Change as the norm
  • The acceleration of change
  • Seeing events as interrelated
  • Taking a holistic perspective in viewing change
  • Accepting alternative futures
  • Distinguishing between possible, probable, and preferable futures
  • Importance of short, medium, and long-range planning
  • Danger of leaving the future to chance
  • Creating the future proactively

Day 3: Scenario Thinking and Foresight Tools

  • Scenario thinking concepts
  • Scenario approach methods
  • Environmental scanning techniques
  • Futures wheel applications
  • Futures table methods
  • Weak signals identification
  • Black swans and wild cards
  • Applying foresight tools in practice

Day 4: Systems Thinking and Leadership for the Future

  • Systems thinking and strategic foresight
  • Understanding complexity
  • Systemic structure of dynamic and complex wholes
  • Methodologies of systems thinking
  • Visionary leadership and corporate foresight
  • Connection between foresight and strategy process
  • Governmental and regional foresight initiatives

Day 5: Managing Change and Sustainable Futures

  • Managing for change
  • Link between strategic management and futures research
  • Using futures studies to effect change and transformation
  • Role of leadership in planning for the future
  • Using futures studies to manage and mitigate risk
  • Changing futures through action
  • Global challenges and sustainable futures
  • Studying effects of globalization
  • Concept of sustainability

Dates and locations

Available seminar dates

8 dates
Date City Duration Price
4 - 8 May 2026 5 Days €4,250.- Book now
15 - 19 June 2026 5 Days €4,200.- Book now
20 - 24 July 2026 5 Days €3,450.- Book now
3 - 7 August 2026 5 Days €4,250.- Book now
7 - 11 September 2026 5 Days €3,850.- Book now
12 - 16 October 2026 5 Days €4,500.- Book now
9 - 13 November 2026 5 Days €4,250.- Book now
14 - 18 December 2026 5 Days €4,250.- Book now

Course certificate

Certificate awarded on completion

Every participant who completes this seminar receives a professional course certificate from INFORAMTECH.

  • Participants receive an INFORAMTECH certificate for completing Tools and Techniques for Developing Strategic Foresight.
  • The certificate recognises attendance and successful participation in the seminar.
  • It can support professional development records within planning and strategy management and related functions.
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Information about

Frequently asked questions

When is my seat confirmed?

Your seat is confirmed once full payment has been received.

Do you offer group discounts?

Yes, we offer the following discounts for group bookings:

  • 2 participants: 20% discount
  • 3 participants: 35% discount
  • 5 or more participants: 50% discount
Can discounts be combined with other offers?

No, discounts cannot be combined unless explicitly stated.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept bank transfers, credit/debit cards, and selected online payment methods.

When do I need to pay?

Full payment must be completed before the course start date to secure your participation.

Is VAT included in the course fee?

VAT treatment depends on your location and status:

  • EU Companies (with valid VAT number): VAT may be reverse charged (0%)
  • EU Individuals (without VAT number): VAT is applicable based on local regulations
  • Non-EU Participants: VAT is generally not applicable (0%)
Can I get a VAT invoice?

Yes, all participants receive an official invoice. EU companies must provide a valid VAT number.

Can I cancel my registration?

Yes, cancellations must be submitted in writing.

What is your refund policy?
  • More than 14 days before the course: Full refund
  • 7-14 days before the course: 50% refund
  • Less than 7 days before the course: No refund
Can I transfer my seat to another person?

Yes, substitutions are allowed at no extra cost if requested before the course start date.

What happens if the course is postponed or canceled?

We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, you may:

  • Transfer to another date
  • Receive full refund
Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, all participants will receive a certificate of completion after attending the course.

Is attendance mandatory?

Yes, full attendance is required to receive certification.

Are your courses online or in-person?

We offer both in-person and virtual (live online) training options.

Will course materials be provided?

Yes, all participants receive training materials in digital format.

Are travel and accommodation included?

No, participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation unless otherwise stated.

Can you deliver customized or in-house training?

Yes, we offer tailored training programs based on your organization's needs.

How can I contact you for support?

You can reach us via email info@inforamtech.uk or through our contact form. Our team will respond promptly.

Testimonials

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The structure of Tools and Techniques for Developing Strategic Foresight made the topic practical and easy to apply immediately.

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Planning and Strategy Management
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The venue and date options made planning the right session straightforward.

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Amsterdam - Netherlands
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Clear content, relevant examples, and useful follow-up topics for the next training step.

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