Organisational Development Competency

Strategic Foresight & Planning-Tool to Accelerate Profitability

Master strategic foresight to anticipate change, navigate uncertainty, and drive long-term growth with practical tools and trend analysis. This programme empowers organisations to make informed decisions and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

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Course rating

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Modules Covered

Overview

Strategic Foresight and Planning equips participants with future-focused skills to anticipate change and make informed decisions. This programme explores emerging trends, scenario development, and the impact of disruptive forces, enabling organisations to navigate uncertainty and drive long-term success. Gain essential tools to forecast opportunities, manage risks, and accelerate profitability in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Your Learning Outcomes

Understand the basics of strategic foresight and its importance for organisations.

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Learn key tools like environmental scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning.

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Master the process of environmental scanning to gather critical information about external environments.

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Apply trend analysis to identify and interpret patterns of change.

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Develop and use scenario planning to anticipate different possible outcomes.

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Integrate foresight insights into strategic planning and decision-making processes.

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Designed for

• Senior Management • Business Owners • Strategy Planners • Decision Makers

Training Modules

Modules framework for professional development

• Overview and importance of strategic foresight.
• Key concepts and applications in business environments.

• Systematically gathering information about external environments.
• Analysing data to identify threats and opportunities.

• Identifying patterns of change in the external environment.
• Using trends to inform strategic decisions.

• Developing plausible stories about the future.
• Preparing for various outcomes by exploring strategic options.

• How foresight influences strategic choices.
• Integrating scenario planning into broader strategic frameworks.

• Developing metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of foresight and planning efforts.
• Case studies on successful implementation.

• Fostering a culture of foresight in your organisation.
• Understanding the ethical implications of strategic planning.

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Subject Matter Expert

Ganesh Kumar Nadarajah

Associate Professor specialising in Strategy & Sustainability at a leading Malaysian university. Director of MBA Programs for Malaysia and Singapore; leads External Engagement initiatives. Founder & Managing Partner of Sustain Shift Ideation, focusing on sustainability solutions. 35 years in senior leadership roles including Executive Director & Group CFO in the dairy industry. Expertise in business management, strategic planning, ESG, financial control, and M&A. Committed educator and mentor with 35 years of community service experience. Specialist trainer in Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) topics.

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RM 2,400

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RM 2,700

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All the fee is subject to 8% SST.

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