FUTURES EXPLORATION PROGRAMME
COLLABORATIVE, EXPLORATIVE AND GEARED TOWARD ACTION
Explore the future together with a group of peers from non-competing organisations
Our Futures Exploration Programme, designed by the experienced foresight consulting team at Futures Platform, guides participants through a one-month journey, exploring a wide spectrum of future possibilities within a specific theme. No exhaustive drain on your team's time and energy – just focused exploration and transformative insights.
KEY BENEFITS
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Deep-dive into a specific theme and examine it together with a diverse group of foresight professionals and futurists
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Have open discussions with foresight experts from other, non-competing organisations – in a trusted, confidential environment.
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Gain novel ideas, perspectives, and insights from your peers that might have otherwise gone unnoticed.
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Have your ideas and observations assessed by both your peers and the foresight professionals at Futures Platform.
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A systematic, proven process with clear objectives and outcomes, coupled with expert facilitation by Futures Platform's professionals.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Each iteration centers on a specific theme and involves 2-4 non-competing organizations, totaling approximately 20 participants.
The programme spans four weeks, encompassing four facilitated sessions along with a series of pre- and post-assignments.
Futures Platform's experienced foresight experts oversee the facilitation of sessions and curate all essential pre- and post-materials, such as foresight radars, specific analyses, and discussion summaries.
The general outcomes & analyses of the sessions will be carefully documented and shared among the participant organisations at the completion of each cycle.
Contact us right away to secure your organisation’s seats in the next session!
POTENTIAL THEMES TO BE EXPLORED*
*All implementations are based on a customised theme allocation among participating organisations
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How will automation impact job availability and skill requirements? What will be the role of remote work? How will the gig economy transform traditional employment models? How can diversity, equity, and inclusion be fostered in the workplace? What are the implications of a globally interconnected workforce? How will ethical considerations guide the future of work?
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How will this rapidly advancing technology shape our future? Will machines replace humans, leading to widespread unemployment, or will AI become a catalyst for new forms of employment? When machines make autonomous decisions, who becomes accountable for errors? How do we ensure AI is unbiased, fair, and respects privacy? Will the benefits of AI be shared equally, or will they exacerbate existing disparities?
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As we explore diverse virtual worlds, will we choose to retain our true selves or seek refuge in a carefully crafted digital identity? How will this shape our perception of self and the concept of personal relationships?
Will the Metaverse be a utopian escape from the challenges of our physical existence or a dystopian echo chamber, denying us the richness of tangible experiences? How will this virtual realm influence our priorities, responsibilities, and decision-making? Will the Metaverse bring communities closer together or perpetuate social isolation?
What will be the prevailing business models in this new dimension? How will virtual currency and assets align with traditional monetary systems? Will the Metaverse provide an avenue for economic growth and employment, or will it exacerbate existing inequalities?
How can we ensure the safety of our personal data and protect ourselves from cyber threats? How will regulations be established to govern this virtual world and safeguard the interests of its inhabitants? Can we strike a balance between freedom and security within the Metaverse?
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How can we meet our ever-growing energy demands while minimizing the impact on the environment and mitigating climate change? Will we continue to rely on centralized energy infrastructure or will decentralized systems, such as local renewable energy generation and microgrids, become more prevalent? How can we efficiently store energy from intermittent renewable sources to overcome the limitation of their availability?
How can we ensure that all communities, regardless of their socioeconomic status or geographical location, have access to affordable and reliable energy sources? What breakthroughs and advancements will shape the future, such as the advancement of battery technology or the integration of artificial intelligence in energy management systems?
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What impact will emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things, have on supply chains? Will they revolutionize logistical processes, inventory management, and decision-making, or will they introduce new risks and vulnerabilities?
Additionally, in a world characterized by increasing complexity and globalization, how can supply chains become more resilient and adaptable to unforeseen disruptions such as natural disasters and trade disputes? Furthermore, as consumer expectations evolve, what strategies and technologies can be implemented to foster greater transparency, traceability, and sustainability within supply chains?
Finally, what will be the role of collaborative networks, both within and across industries, in shaping the future of supply chains? Addressing these questions is crucial for businesses and policymakers as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of supply chain management.
CASE STUDY
Exploring the metaverse from a taxation point of view
In one of our Futures Exploration Programme sessions held with three national tax authorities, we set out to co-explore the complex topic of virtual worlds from a taxation point of view.
The key focus areas were:
How could taxation work in virtual worlds? How can public service organisations make their services accessible in these contexts?
What do the authorities need to be prepared for in terms of opportunities vs risks?
What kind of indicative actions match the identified key opportunities and risks?
“Futures Platform helps our team to explore, categorise, and visualise future changes.”
— Erik Kaald Aarøe, Senior Advisor, Norwegian Tax Administration