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Strategize like a futurist

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About the course

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Think beyond the present forecasts

Strategic foresight isn’t about predicting the future — it’s about preparing for it.

Rooted in the principles of futures thinking, this course equips you with the tools to anticipate change, navigate uncertainty, and make more informed strategic decisions. Whether you're a business leader, strategist, or innovator, you’ll learn how to challenge assumptions, develop future-ready strategies, and build resilience in an unpredictable world — while staying agile and proactive.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
  • check Business Leaders & Strategic Planners – Professionals responsible for setting long-term strategies and navigating uncertainty.
  • check Innovation & Change Agents – Those driving transformation, managing disruption, and looking to future-proof their organizations.
  • check Researchers & Designers – Individuals seeking to incorporate futures thinking into product development, research, and user experience.
  • check Curious Minds – Anyone eager to enhance their ability to anticipate change, challenge assumptions, and make more informed decisions.
Strategic Thinking
Foresight
Scenario Planning
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INVEST IN YOUR TEAM
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Build the skills your people need to lead, adapt, and grow. Our courses strengthen your workforce and prepare your organization for what’s ahead.

Learning together pays off.

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Course Content

Module 1 - Using The Future expand_more expand_less
  • Principles for Strategic Foresight.
  • Principles for Futures Thinking.
  • Examples of Applied Strategic Foresight.
Module 2 - Exploring Dynamics Of Change expand_more expand_less
  • CIFS Megatrends.
  • How and where to look for change.
  • Introduction to topical case used in the course.
Module 3 - Understanding Strategic Uncertainty expand_more expand_less
  • Engaging with uncertainty.
  • Identifying strategic uncertainties.
  • Impact/uncertainty assessment.
Module 4 - Building Futures Scenarios expand_more expand_less
  • Defining scenario properties.
  • Crafting scenario narratives.
  • Effective ways of communicating scenarios and foresight work.
Module 5 - Connecting Foresight to Strategic Purpose expand_more expand_less
  • Understanding strategic implications from alternative futures.
  • Developing strategic responses.
  • Windtunelling strategies.
Module 6 - Be Inspired To Inspire The Change expand_more expand_less
  • Action Learning Projects.
  • Bringing your newfound skills ‘home’ to your professional context.
  • Role modelling and scaling change.
Frameworks, Methods & Tools expand_more expand_less
  • Futures & Foresight principles and vocabulary.
  • CIFS Megatrends report.
  • The Futures Triangle (tool).
  • Impact/Uncertainty Matrix (tool).
  • Scenario Development (tool).
  • Scenario Immersion & Windtunelling (tool).
  • CIFS Foresight Toolkit (incl. tools not directly applied in the course).
  • Supporting and contextualising cases and content.
  • Peer-to-peer learning with other participants.
  • Individual reflection track.
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Join Simon Fuglsang Østergaard, one of the course leaders, as he provides an overview of what you can expect and the course objectives.

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Learning Outcomes

By the time you finish this course you should have acquired the following knowledge and skills, which you’ll be able to use right away in your work, or add to your resumé:

Strategic Foresight & Futures Thinking

Gain a deep understanding of how to anticipate change, navigate uncertainty, and integrate strategic foresight into your decision-making. Learn to analyze trends, identify weak signals, and develop a future-oriented mindset to stay ahead in an evolving world.

Scenario Planning & Uncertainty Management

Develop the ability to craft robust future scenarios and assess strategic uncertainties. Learn practical techniques for wind tunneling strategies, exploring alternative futures, and making informed choices in complex environments.

Foresight Tools & Methodologies

Master key foresight frameworks such as the Futures Triangle, Impact/Uncertainty Matrix, and CIFS Megatrends. Apply these tools to structure long-term thinking, challenge assumptions, and build strategic resilience.

Strategic Decision-Making

Enhance your ability to make forward-looking decisions by integrating foresight into business strategy. Learn how to use foresight to uncover opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive innovation within your team or organization.

 

Driving Change & Embedding Foresight

Learn how to apply futures thinking in your professional context, from influencing leadership to fostering a culture of foresight within your organization. Gain the confidence to challenge existing paradigms, inspire transformation, and lead with a future-ready perspective.
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Book a free call with our advisors. We’ll help you explore whether this course fits your goals, background, and next career step.

 

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Meet your Facilitators

Get to know the experts guiding your journey to success.

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Simon Fuglsang Østergaard - Course Facilitator

Simon has been part of Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies since 2016 and has led and participated in many advisory projects exploring long-term strategic implications through scenario planning, trend analysis, and strategic foresight broadly. He has worked with high-level national and international clients and stakeholders across business and society, helping organizations challenge outdated beliefs and misguided assumptions about the future, to enhance preparedness and strategic decision-making. On a day-to-day basis, Simon works intensively with exploring how shifts in technology, demographics and people’s behavior raise critical uncertainties for societies and businesses across the board. Simon brings his experience with working with strategic foresight and futures-oriented issues to our Applied Strategic Foresight course.

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Anastasia Timoseva - Course Facilitator

Anastasija is a vibrant facilitator and learning program producer at Hyper Island, she thrives in engaging with diverse teams and stakeholders from varied backgrounds embodying a hands-on approach to the facilitation process and design. With a keen interest and experience in the Wind Power industry, showcasing her versatile expertise, she blends her analytical and creative skills beyond her facilitator role, as she is also an adept Project Manager.

 

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Receive and Share Your Certificate

You’ll receive a Professional Certificate via the Certifier platform within 1-2 weeks after completing the course.

Certificates are configured for uploading and sharing on LinkedIn or downloading as PDF.

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What our participants say

Discover what our former participants say about their experience.

Victor Lopes Mascarenhas

I highly recommend the Strategize like a Futurist course. The CIFS know-how and experience connected with the Hyper Island approach was a really informative and pleasant experience.I would have loved more time with them and our awesome cohort.


Victor Lopes Mascarenhas

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Trusted by leading brands

Companies from all over the world partner with Hyper Island in order to equip their leaders to drive meaningful change.

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What our clients say

“Our relationship with Hyper Island has been highly collaborative, from building the right shape programme, to matching coaches with our talent, and all along focussed on having the best possible individual impact”

Kirsty Lawrence HR Director at Tui Airline

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Frequently asked questions

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Our online courses consist of weekly live sessions and some independent work in between to help reinforce your learning and connect with instructors and peers.

Do I need to attend live sessions? add remove
We strongly recommend it! The live sessions are where you’ll engage in discussions, ask questions, and apply what you’ve learned. Recordings are available if you can’t make it.
How much time should I set aside each week? add remove

Plan for 3–5 hours per week, including one live session, readings, and hands-on exercises. You’ll find the exact schedule in the course syllabus.

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We use Google Meet for our live sessions and provide all course materials via email or a shared learning space.

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Yes! You'll receive a certificate within 1-2 weeks of completion if you participate in the live sessions and complete all required coursework.

Is the course suitable for teams? add remove

Absolutely, it’s designed to work well for both individuals and teams. If you're looking for a more private experience or tailored solutions for your team or organization, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

What support is available during the course? add remove

You’ll have direct access to a course facilitator, tech support via email, and a community of fellow learners for peer support and collaboration.

Can my company pay with a credit card or invoice? add remove

Yes. You can register as a company and choose to pay by credit card or invoice. If you choose an invoice, you’ll receive a payment link to pay by bank transfer or card.

Is there a possibility for a payment plan? add remove

The course must be paid in full before you begin. However, if you require multiple invoices, we can accommodate that. Please get in touch with our team to discuss the options.

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