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The Value We Provide
The ultimate strategic accelerator. We equip our clients with the space, experts, and tools needed to apply Futures Design to strategic planning and critical decision-making, transforming uncertainty into a competitive advantage.
The Challenge We Solve
In a volatile and complex world, strategic planning needs to be dynamic allowing leaders to practice responding to a variety of plausible scenarios. Leaders also need to have a framework that helps them monitor plans, and continually collaborate in order to adjust to a rapidly changing world. This sprint is the focused intervention your team needs to build resilience and long-term vision.
The OCAD U CO Approach: Idea-to-Market
This intensive sprint is an immersion in the core competencies of our Futures Thinking. You will apply the principles of Futures Thinking and Design Thinking in a concentrated, action-oriented format to improve decision-making.
Key Sprint Deliverables
The Futures Design Sprint is a collaborative, expert-led process that provides tangible strategic assets and upskilling
Your Team Will Be Able To:
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Identify Emerging Risks: Pinpoint weak signals and early-stage trends to avoid being blindsided by future market shifts.
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Validate Future Scenarios: Use the developed scenarios to stress-test your current business models and investment plans.
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Apply Prioritization Frameworks: Utilize objective criteria to make confident, prioritized decisions on innovation pathways.
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Translate Foresight to Action: Move immediately from abstract future concepts to concrete, near-term strategic steps.
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Define Key Strategic Drivers: Identify the key drivers to achieve strategic plans, monitor and abort plans when needed to keep up with market shifts.
Program Outcomes for the Organization
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A Clear Strategic Roadmap: Achieve consensus and alignment on key strategic drivers and necessary pivots, leading to confident decision-making.
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Enhanced Organizational Resilience: Test the viability of current strategies against multiple future scenarios, dramatically mitigating long-term risk.
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Immediate Actionable Insights: Move beyond abstract discussion to a clear, prioritized list of next steps, investments, and experiments.
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Internal Capability Building: Integrate core foresight and innovation skills into your team's DNA, reducing reliance on external consultants for future planning.
Program Structure and Investment
The Futures Design Sprint is a highly-customized offering, varying in duration and scope to align with your organization's specific strategic goals. Contact us to receive a tailored proposal and program timeline based on your strategic challenge.
Interested?
Ready to stop reacting and start proactively designing your future?
Still have questions? Contact us.