In this lesson, you will develop an understanding of futures and foresight, why they matter in today’s world, and how applying a futures mindset can strengthen decision-making in your own role or organisation.

In this lesson, you will learn to identify and apply key futures thinking competencies, and develop your understanding of how to cultivate skills to navigate uncertainty and create actionable insights for the future.

In this lesson, you will learn about the value of integrating futures thinking, forecasting, and policy and how ForgeFront and Good Judgment Inc’s Future.Ctrl methodology addresses real-world decision-making challenges.

In this lesson, you will learn how to structure a clear, evidence-based policy problem using the PRICE model and problem tree, and identify key stakeholders to plan effective engagement.

In this lesson, you will learn how to design a structured policy recommendation using the Logical Framework Approach and tailor its framing to the needs and attitudes of key stakeholders.

In this lesson, you will learn how how to identify and mitigate common risks to implementation at every stage of the policy cycle, and apply a practical checklist to ensure your project is realistic, deliverable, and set up for impact.

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively engage with decision-makers throughout the policy process, ensuring clarity, alignment, and impactful communication.

In this lesson, you will learn how to create clear, concise, and effective policy submissions, ensuring they’re well-structured, well-received, and ready for decision-making.

In this lesson, you will learn how to apply a stress-testing approach to evaluate how robust your policy or strategy objectives are across a range of possible future scenarios.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use a simple roadmapping approach to break down a policy goal into its key building blocks, understand when each part needs to happen, and use that to shape a clearer, more realistic action plan.

In this lesson, you will learn how to apply the backcasting technique to identify a preferred future and map the necessary steps, within and beyond your control, to achieve it, helping shape strategic planning and policy design.

In this lesson, you will learn how to spot early signs of change and how to use horizon scanning to help you stay ahead of future risks, opportunities, and disruptions in your policy or strategy area.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use systems mapping to make sense of complex challenges, identify where real change can happen, and design smarter strategies based on how systems actually behave.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Delphi method to gather expert opinion, uncover group insights, and prioritise key issues for future decision-making.

In this lesson, you will learn how to conduct a Seven Questions interview, gather key insights from stakeholders, and create an Issues Paper to inform strategic decision-making.

In this lesson, you will learn to identify, evaluate, and prioritise future trends that could impact your organisation, using a structured approach to cut through uncertainty and focus your strategic thinking.

In this lesson, you will learn to explore how current trends might evolve and assess how unexpected future events could shift your organisation’s strategy off course or open up new opportunities.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use cross-impact analysis to assess how different events or trends are interconnected and to evaluate the potential impact of one event on the likelihood of others.

In this lesson, you will learn how to apply morphological analysis to break down complex policy problems into component parts, identify potential relationships and solutions, and explore new configurations that can help solve these problems effectively.

In this lesson, you will learn how to apply scenario planning to explore possible future scenarios, identify key drivers of change, and develop strategic insights to inform decision-making and policy.

In this lesson, you will learn about the fundamentals of wargaming, including its purpose, key components, and basic design principles, enabling you to apply wargaming techniques to simulate and analyse scenarios in diverse contexts.

In this lesson, you will learn about the concept of red teaming, its purpose, and basic techniques, enabling you to critically evaluate plans, strategies, or systems by adopting an adversarial perspective to identify weaknesses and improve outcomes.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use probabilistic thinking to make more accurate forecasts, based on Superforecasting techniques from our partners at Good Judgment Inc (GJI).

In this lesson, you will learn how to craft precise, answerable questions for forecasting, enabling you to focus your predictions effectively and improve their accuracy in any context.

In this lesson, you will learn about the concept of baselining in Superforecasting, how to establish a solid starting point for predictions, and why it matters.

In this lesson, you will learn about the concept of Fermi estimates, how to use them to make quick, reasonable approximations for complex problems, and why they’re valuable.

In this lesson, you will learn about the concept of the ‘inside view’ in Superforecasting and how to adjust baselines and Fermi estimates to make the ‘outside view’ better tailored to your question.

In this lesson, you will learn about the concept of the wisdom of the crowd, how it enhances prediction accuracy, and its practical applications.

In this lesson, you will learn how to measure forecast accuracy using Brier Scores and apply a mindset of continuous updating to improve your forecasts over time.

In this lesson, you will learn about the fundamental principles of ForgeFront and Good Judgment Inc’s Future.Ctrl methodology, including how it integrates forecasting with futures thinking and policy delivery.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Scenarios technique and literature review to identify a range of relevant future scenarios, and how to subsequently prioritise them based on project needs.

In this lesson, you will learn how to identify strategic options for decision-makers to implement in your prioritised scenario.

In this lesson, you will learn how to work with decision-makers to set thresholds for implementing pre-agreed courses of action.

In this lesson, you will learn how to formulate your own forecasting questions, based on a prioritised scenario and its associated trajectories and thresholds.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use forecasting results to create a decision-making mechanism.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use your decision-making mechanism to prepare delivery partners for action.

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively gather, record, and analyse data to inform decisions and solve problems, enabling you to make evidence-based choices with confidence.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use AI tools to streamline literature reviews and perform horizon scanning, enabling you to efficiently explore existing research and identify emerging trends in any field.

In this lesson, you will learn how to transform raw data into actionable insights, drawing on principles from Bernard Marr’s Data Strategy, enabling you to make informed decisions and drive value.

In this lesson, you will learn how to capture, assess, and manage risks in your projects using a risk register and the RAG rating system.

In this lesson, you will learn about the different types of evaluation, how to apply the RIGOUR principle, and how to use a Theory of Change (ToC) to guide monitoring and evaluation efforts in your projects.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the LACES framework for creating legacy in policy projects, and how to apply it to ensure that your policy project is sustainable and can continue to succeed long after your involvement ends.

In this lesson, you will learn how to identify the core characteristics and personas of effective futures thinkers and assess how these traits may be present within yourself or others in your organisation.

In this lesson, you will learn how to design and launch a Futures Lab within your organisation, including the objectives it should serve, the activities it can deliver, and the practical inputs it requires.

In this lesson, you will learn how to design a policy function that integrates futures thinking, using practical models that link long-term strategy to day-to-day delivery.

In this lesson, you will learn how to identify key strategies for gaining support from others in your organisation and championing foresight as a lasting, embedded capability, not just a one-off exercise.

In this lesson, you will learn how to identify key strategies for gaining support from others in your organisation and championing foresight as a lasting, embedded capability, not just a one-off exercise.