COURSE OVERVIEW
Designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate the leadership challenges and ethical complexities of leading social change initiatives within the context of strategic foresight. This course examines the role of leadership in shaping futures, delves into the social change theories that underpin the practice of foresight and examines the ethical implications of foresight practices. It equips participants to harness the transformative potential of anticipatory governance in addressing societal challenges in a responsible manner. The course is aimed at professionals committed to making a positive impact, integrating case studies, leadership strategies, social change lenses and ethical frameworks to foster responsible, inclusive, and sustainable future-oriented decision-making.
FACILITATOR
Dr. Marius Oosthuizen
Senior Lecturer
Dubai Future Academy
Dr. Marius Oosthuizen is a futurist, academic, consultant and facilitator. With a dual Masters degrees in strategic foresight and social and political ethics, as well as a PhD in leadership, Dr. Oosthuizen helps executives in government, business and civil society build future-ready institutions.
He holds the position of Director, Scenarios at the World Energy Council (WEC) and Director for Learning at the School of International Futures (SOIF), both in London. As an adjunct faculty member of the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), he teaches the annual Mastering Strategic Foresight elective on the executive MBA. He is Senior Faculty with the Dubai Future Academy, at the Dubai Future Foundation.
As a speaker, Dr. Oosthuizen has the unique ability to blend political and economic analysis, with social and cultural nuances at both local and international levels.
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Delivery Format:
Physical
Language:
English
Date: 1 – 3 October 2024
Time:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location:
3D Printed Office, Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE
Target Audience:
Mid-career professionals in government or business seeking to deepen their capabilities in leadership, strategy and policy making.
Fees:
AED 8,500AED 5,500
Per Participant