
COURSE DETAILS
Our courses take place over three weeks and cover 12 modules (see below). There are two 3.5-hour interactive online sessions each week, and each session covers two modules.
Sessions run from 6 pm to 9:30 pm SAST, with a break between the two modules.
Each module includes pre-readings, recorded PowerPoint presentations, whole group questions and discussion, and small group activities. Each session also concludes with an assessment of the material and delivery of that session's work.
MODULE DETAILS
Curriculum

MODULE 1: STRATEGIC FORESIGHT
Orientation to the course.

MODULE 2: SOCIAL CHANGE
Where does change come from and how does change work?

MODULE 3: FRAMING
Setting up the topic for which you want to understand change and anticipate the future.

MODULE 4: SCANNING
How to look for the signals of change.

MODULE 5: THE EXPECTED FUTURE
What is the Expected Future and why is it important to understand.

MODULE 6: BASELINE ANALYSIS
Understanding the implications of the Expected Future and why the Expected Future might not happen.

MODULE 7: ALTERNATIVE FUTURES
Exploring what might happen instead.

MODULE 8: SCENARIO PRESENTATIONS
How to explore alternative futures by telling scenario stories.

MODULE 9: IMPLICATIONS ANALYSIS
Making sense of the implications for the future given the possible scenarios.

MODULE 10: CREATING CHANGE - PART ONE
Where to start with creating the change that you want to see.

MODULE 11: CREATING CHANGE - PART TWO
How to follow through and finish strong.

MODULE 12: COURSE SUMMARY
Consolidating what we have learned.