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Corporate Foresight (Coursera)

Offered by FIA Business School,
Corporate Foresight (Coursera)

Participants learn methods to scan the external environment, identify emerging trends, and develop scenarios for informed decision-making. The course emphasizes proactive planning and innovation strategies, enabling organizations to navigate uncertainties and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

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This course is part of the Future Studies Specialization.

Syllabus

Introduction & Initial Concepts
Trajectory refers to the path or course of an object, system, or organization over time, influenced by various factors and forces. It involves analyzing past trends, current conditions, and future possibilities to project and understand the direction and potential outcomes.

Corporate Foresight & Agents
In this week we will see the principal framework for Corporate Foresight and discuss the agents involved in this process.

Agents II

Value Creation and Tools

Applying the concept

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