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A Futures Toolkit Approach

A Futures Toolkit Approach. Martin Rhisiart Meirion Thomas. Why use futures? Preparing for a futures exercise Launching futures exercises Summary of tools Individual tools (x5) FAQs Flow chart Further reading/links Case studies. Proposed contents.

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A Futures Toolkit Approach

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  1. A Futures Toolkit Approach Martin Rhisiart Meirion Thomas

  2. Why use futures? Preparing for a futures exercise Launching futures exercises Summary of tools Individual tools (x5) FAQs Flow chart Further reading/links Case studies Proposed contents

  3. Toolkit addresses motivations and needs of regional development actors, and objective of using futures. Illustrated by real examples Case Studies Pen Portraits Why use Futures?

  4. How can we best prepare for using Futures? Key considerations will involve understanding the: • Scope • Capacity • Engagement • Information • Supported by Q & A

  5. Launching Futures Exercises • Toolkit will address the key steps that are needed e.g FOREN, Mobilising Regional Foresight Potential, Foresight Blueprints • Toolkit will provide model launch programmes and templates  case studies

  6. Types of Tool To aid the choice of tools

  7. Mechanics of Implementation Resources needed Issues arising with the individual tools  Case studies Individual Tools = 5 +

  8. What is the typical cost of a Futures Tool? How much time will we need to implement it? Where can be make best use of external expertise? Etc. FAQs

  9. Futures flowchart Pathways and motivations Toolkit guidance In pathway/situation x, suggested tools include (e.g) (1) horizon scanning. (2) etc Examples (case studies): (1), (2) etc Experts providing assistance Key requirements – process. Inputs Implementation outline Futures Context: introduction Change management New strategy Other Stimulate new thinking Key questions Tools and materials Futures tools reports Case studies Etc

  10. Further reading • Resources • Links • Downloads

  11. Case studies Categorised by • Motivation • Type of tool • Region • Focus/scope

  12. Toolkit – next steps • First draft available by end of June • Principle underpinning approach is ‘work in progress’ – further development etc. • Capturing case studies will be very important – contributions will be welcome! • Toolkit will be applied in FUTURREG implementation projects

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