The Role of Leaders in Future Foresight

**Contents**

- Index of Activities
- Trainer Instructions
- Program Guide
- Techniques and Tools Used

Training Day 1

**First Training Session (The Nature of Future Foresight)**
- Introduction
- Preliminary Test
- Concept of Future Foresight
- Goals and Importance of Future Foresight
- Characteristics of a Future Perspective and Differentiating Types of Futures
- Trainer Evaluation Model for Trainee Performance

**Second Training Session (Methods and Elements of the Future Foresight Process)**
- Methods Leaders Use for Future Foresight
- Elements of the Future Foresight Process
- Skills Needed for Effective Future Foresight in Organizations
- Trainer Evaluation Model for Trainee Performance
- Workshop for the First Training Day
- Survey on the First Training Day

Training Day 2

**First Training Session (Steps for Future Foresight)**
- Initial Steps for Future Foresight: Defining Context, Timeframe, and Scope
- Studying Global Trends and Future Drivers
- Identifying Priority Drivers, Their Impact, and Uncertainties
- Trainer Evaluation Model for Trainee Performance

**Second Training Session (Steps for Developing the Future Foresight Process and Its Outcomes)**
- Creating Detailed Future Scenarios
- Identifying Future Implications and Proactive Measures
- Outcomes of the Future Foresight Process
- Trainer Evaluation Model for Trainee Performance
- Workshop for the Second Training Day
- Survey on the Second Training Day

Training Day 3

**First Training Session (The "Alternative Scenarios" Technique for Future Foresight)**
- Origin of the "Alternative Scenarios" Technique
- Characteristics, Goals, and Foundations of Good Scenarios
- Elements and Key Events of Alternative Scenarios
- Practical Steps for Creating Alternative Scenarios
- Trainer Evaluation Model for Trainee Performance

**Second Training Session (The "Delphi" Technique for Future Foresight)**
- Understanding the Delphi Technique and Its Steps
- Evaluating the Delphi Technique for Future Foresight
- Tips for Conducting Future Foresight and the Role of Future Forecasters
- Trainer Evaluation Model for Trainee Performance
- Workshop for the Third Training Day
- Evaluation Test
- Survey on the Third Training Day

Training Day 4

**First Training Session (Change to Keep Up with the Future)**
- Concept, Elements, and Pillars of Future Change
- Types of Future Change by Scope
- Goals, Principles, and Characteristics of Future Change
- Trainer Evaluation Model for Trainee Performance

**Second Training Session (Steps and Areas of Future Change)**
- Steps in the Future Change Process
- Areas of Future Change
- Requirements and Challenges of Future Change
- Trainer Evaluation Model for Trainee Performance
- Workshop for the Fourth Training Day
- Survey on the Fourth Training Day

Training Day 5

First Training Session (Innovation Leadership for Future Creation)**
- Concept, Importance, and Stages of Innovation Leadership
- Fundamentals, Practical Components, and Elements of Innovation Leadership
- Role and Tools of Leaders in Future Foresight
- Trainer Evaluation Model for Trainee Performance

**Second Training Session (Future Foresight in the UAE)**
- UAE’s Strategy for Future Foresight
- UAE’s Efforts in Future Foresight
- Constraints and Limitations in the Future Foresight Process
- Trainer Evaluation Model for Trainee Performance
- Workshop for the Fifth Training Day
- Survey on the Fifth Training Day
- Final Evaluation Test
- Self-Assessment Survey
- References

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### Overall Goal
To equip leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively engage in future foresight, fostering strategic innovation and proactive measures within organizations.

### Detailed Objectives
1. Understand the nature and concept of future foresight.
2. Learn the goals, importance, and characteristics of future perspectives.
3. Explore methods and elements of the future foresight process.
4. Develop skills required for effective future foresight.
5. Master the initial steps for future foresight, including defining context and studying trends.
6. Learn to create detailed future scenarios and identify proactive measures.
7. Apply the "Alternative Scenarios" technique for future foresight.
8. Utilize the "Delphi" technique for future foresight.
9. Understand the concept and elements of future change.
10. Learn the steps and areas of future change.
11. Develop innovation leadership skills to create future strategies.
12. Study the UAE’s strategy and efforts in future foresight.