Futures Thinking

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• The Futures Thinking course, led by Dr. Timiebi Aganaba of the ASU School for the Future of Innovation in Society, will provide you with the tools, knowledge, and techniques you need to imagine possible futures.
• Learn the essentials and become acquainted with your future-thinking toolkit. Then you'll put them to use in practical situations.
• Relying on your regular framework will not provide every feasible outcome. Instead, keep an open mind and remain positive. You also need to learn what questions to ask.
• By the end of your approach, you should be able to get out of your regular mindset and imagine new possibilities to plan for – abilities that anyone can learn and apply anyplace.

Syllabus:

• Imagining the future with a frame
• Asking the right questions
• Harnessing imagination in scenarios
• Regaining power over the future