DBA: DBA 720 – Strategic Foresight and Scenario Planning
Categories: Doctorate of Business Administration
About Course
This course explores advanced techniques in strategic foresight and scenario planning, equipping organizations with the tools to anticipate and prepare for future disruptions.
Students will learn how to effectively navigate uncertain business environments by developing strategies that enhance organizational resilience.
The course emphasizes the importance of foresight in strategic decision-making.
What Will You Learn?
- Demonstrate proficiency in strategic foresight methods.
- Design and implement scenario planning exercises within an organization.
- Evaluate the potential impact of future trends and disruptions on business strategy.
- Integrate foresight into the strategic planning process to improve organizational outcomes.
- Develop actionable plans to navigate and leverage uncertainty in the business environment.
Course Content
Week 1: Introduction to Strategic Foresight
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Introduction to Strategic Foresight
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LO1: Define strategic foresight and explain its role in contemporary business strategy
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LO2: Describe how foresight supports organizations in anticipating uncertainty and disruption
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LO3: Summarize the strategic value of foresight for long-term organizational planning
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Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 2: Theories and Frameworks of Foresight
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Theories and Frameworks of Foresight
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LO1: Explain the key theories that underpin strategic foresight practices
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LO2: Describe major foresight frameworks used in strategic analysis
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LO3: Analyze the applicability of different foresight frameworks to business contexts
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 3: Scenario Planning Basics
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Scenario Planning Basics
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LO1: Define scenario planning and explain its purpose in strategic foresight
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LO2: Describe the fundamental steps involved in scenario development
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LO3: Analyze how scenario planning supports strategic decision-making under uncertainty
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 4: Advanced Scenario Planning Techniques
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Advanced Scenario Planning Techniques
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LO1: Explain advanced techniques used to construct complex future scenarios
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LO2: Analyze methods for managing deep uncertainty in scenario planning
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LO3: Evaluate the strengths and limitations of advanced scenario planning approaches
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 5: Identifying and Analyzing Disruptions
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Identifying and Analyzing Disruptions
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LO1: Describe methods for identifying potential technological, economic, and social disruptions
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LO2: Analyze the potential impact of disruptions on organizational strategy
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LO3: Evaluate how early identification of disruptions enhances strategic preparedness
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 6: Strategic Decision-Making in Uncertainty
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Strategic Decision-Making in Uncertainty
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LO1: Explain decision-making models that incorporate uncertainty and foresight
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LO2: Analyze how foresight-driven decision-making differs from traditional strategic planning
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LO3: Evaluate strategic decisions made under uncertain future conditions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 7: Implementing Foresight in Organizations
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Implementing Foresight in Organizations
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LO1: Describe organizational processes required to integrate foresight into strategy
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LO2: Analyze challenges associated with implementing foresight practices in organizations
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LO3: Evaluate strategies for embedding foresight into organizational culture and governance
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 8: Midterm Test
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Midterm Test
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Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 9: Monitoring and Adapting to Change
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Monitoring and Adapting to Change
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LO1: Explain the importance of continuous environmental monitoring in strategic foresight
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LO2: Analyze techniques used to track change and update scenarios over time
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LO3: Evaluate adaptive strategies based on evolving future conditions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 10: Future Trends and Weak Signals
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Future Trends and Weak Signals
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LO1: Define weak signals and emerging trends in the context of foresight
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LO2: Analyze how weak signals can indicate potential future disruptions
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LO3: Evaluate the strategic relevance of trends and weak signals for long-term planning
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 11: Building Organizational Resilience
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Building Organizational Resilience
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LO1: Explain the concept of organizational resilience within strategic foresight
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LO2: Analyze how scenario planning contributes to organizational resilience
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LO3: Evaluate resilience-building strategies enabled through foresight practices
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 12: Ethical Considerations in Strategic Foresight
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Ethical Considerations in Strategic Foresight
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LO1: Describe ethical issues associated with foresight and scenario planning activities
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LO2: Analyze ethical dilemmas arising from future-oriented strategic decisions
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LO3: Evaluate responsible and ethical approaches to conducting strategic foresight
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 13: Foresight in Action: Case Studies
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Foresight in Action: Case Studies
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LO1: Summarize real-world applications of strategic foresight across industries
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LO2: Analyze the effectiveness of foresight practices demonstrated in case studies
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LO3: Evaluate lessons learned from successful and unsuccessful foresight initiatives
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 14: Future Directions in Foresight and Scenario Planning
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Future Directions in Foresight and Scenario Planning
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LO1: Identify emerging tools and methodologies in foresight and scenario planning
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LO2: Analyze future challenges facing foresight practitioners
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LO3: Evaluate how new foresight approaches may reshape strategic planning practices
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 15: Course Review
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Course Review
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LO1: Summarize key concepts, frameworks, and methods covered in the course
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LO2: Integrate foresight and scenario planning concepts into a cohesive strategic framework
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
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Multiple Choice Questions
Week 16: Final Test
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Week 16: Final Test
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Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
