2.0 Module Overview and References
How to analyse future
research results – Potentials
In this MegaStrat module you will develop a nuanced understanding of different foresight approaches over three units. You will learn to understand the importance of applying foresight methods and evaluating new technologies. In the second unit, you will gain an overview of the different types of foresight methodologies in order to select the most appropriate approaches for specific objectives and acquire skills in researching trends. Moreover, you will analyse the implications of these trends and conduct environmental scans to identify key factors for future developments.
You will learn to …
- Gain insight into different foresight approaches and understand the strengths and limitations of each
- Recognize the importance of selecting appropriate foresight approaches
- Acquire skills to research and analyse trends that shape the future
- Evaluate the potential impact of emerging technologies
Theoretical Knowledge Snippets
The content of Module 2 is available as short video clips. The snippets contain interactive parts, so the video must be paused briefly. All content is also shown in the course!
The importance of foresight methods and of the evaluation of emerging technologies
Types of methods and tools
Choosing the right methods
Resources and References
insight and foresight. (2024, April 8). 5 benefits of using foresight. Retrieved from insight and foresight: https://www.insightandforesight.com.au/blog-foresights/5-benefits-of-foresight
Moni, S. M., Mahmud, R., High, K., & Carbajales-Dale, M. (2020). Life cycle assessment of emerging technologies: A review. Journal of Industrial Ecology, 52–63.
THE WORLD FUTURE SOCIETY. (2024). THE ART OF foresight: PREPARING FOR A CHANGING WORLD. Retrieved from Systems Thinker: https://thesystemsthinker.com/the-art-of-foresight-preparing-for-a-changing-world/
Woeffray, O., & Carvalho, P. (2023, February 6). The future isn’t what it used to be: Here’s how strategic foresight can help. Retrieved from World Economic Forum: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/02/strategic-intelligence-why-foresight-key-future-readiness/
Banta, D. (2009). What is technology assessment? International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 25(S1), 7–9. doi:10.1017/S0266462309090333
Liu, X., Porter, A.L. (2020). A 3-dimensional analysis for evaluating technology emergence indicators. Scientometrics 124, 27–55. https://doi-org.proxy1-bib.sdu.dk/10.1007/s11192-020-03432-6
Popper, R. (2008). How are foresight methods selected? foresight (Cambridge), 10(6), 62-89. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636680810918586