Applied Futures Toolkit PeeryHow to Use The Toolkit This toolset is designed to operationalize the integration of design thinking and futures studies within organizations. Tt provides a structurt ‘frapework adaptable to various organizational contexts, from large-scale corporations to startups. The toolset includes modules for strategic planning and inplenentation, facilitating both intensive workshops and extended sessions. Users are encouraged to adapt and share their experiences with the toolkit to contribute to its ongoing developrent. For detailed instructions and further engagonent, please rofor to https: //appliedfutures.io and jacoblappliedfutures.io.About Applied Futures Applied Futures is a framework for integrating strategic foresight into innediate practice. The Framework combines the best of futures studies with design thinking. This Toolset is a subset of the tools used by Futures Facilitators during the process. Applied Futures goes beyond traditional double-dianond of design thinking and strategic foresight in that it includes tools for integrating the two disciplines and building a high-performing tean of anbassadors who can spearhead the futures thinking into their company's way of working This approach signifies a shift in how organizations navigate digital innovation, blending interdisciplinary insights with practical implenentation. It sexves as a strategic guide ‘through the complexities of the digital future. To learn more, visit: httos://appliedfutures.iooe Mme eg Bl Colay- 1] TST Bal La) imagine it, design it, and execute it. It isn’t something you await, TUL Mae hal m+ 1 ed 4Contents en) 2) 03) 04) 05) 26) 07) 8) 09) ‘TDOARRT Overview of the Journey ‘The Team POO Research Plan Megatrend Analysis PESTLE Analysis Futures Tineline The Futures azsar Team RetrospectiveIDOARRT SR ae ao ted ‘tool for organizing and facilitating effective and purpose-driven meetings or workshops. IDOARRT, an Creo ck re Roles, Rules, Tine, is a conprohensive approach that ensures clarity, focus, and productivity in collaborative sessions. Structure: ee eee Cee ee eCum st oe Ce tres caot ener areca eres) SSCS Ce tue ec ees Ce ay pe OneCare ray Seu eC eR Reece Cd poecercd Ce eee eros penton erst eee keer trs Agenda: Outline the topics and activities Sec eet coe Cet evtt cc Prnenecoaret eto Ce cm eC ra peeineen crete) Pereiseeiay Rules: Establish ground rules for the meeting to Se Cree creer pea erase irente nce y poste eee Rca) allocations for each agenda iter. ‘Application: eee eC a UL eR nsu structured meetings, workshops, or collaborative ecru remo acictstie ae Ser erent Omen e eet ats Se ee ec ocr Been steeorieeczeetisty ee ad eee eC ra Rrra effectiveness of mootings and workshops, onsuring a geese teeres cae aS yield tangible outcones.IDOARRTeT T= od a-Si aalg This 12-month journey is one of exploration and Pe Sera eee ar ea See ee oe aed safety. Such groundnork is crucial in cultivating @ culture where trust and open conmunication thrive, fostering the profound collaboration necessazy for ‘the complex task of futures thinking and doing.Overview of the Journey Discovery & > tneertaintiesThe Team Canvas re CeCe cs errr ee conan eee ees peas trent amres stra Ron eserinnss ee encore rer nar peat ar nie prams EPion st eeomcy Sesh eis me eerste eects peered Pe eee See Corot eens erreur eects contribution of each tean senber, leveraging Sec te Common Values: Identify and articulate core Sterne rar etree er ees Po teeer eevee ter others nt need eraser nsrremt reer collaboration and workflow. Purpose and Vision: Discuss and consolidate the Sect ttn eter Rrra oe ee Cem aa ee rt SoS eee es Then collaboratively, the tean discusses goals, Cet eae eee eS ener eet a ete nearer es Cee rere eC eeu mica orecrn ty ku peer ee aon ee eee core tet) Peeprerentrtr pees eet retreat er ire cc ene screed eee eater establishing the ‘hy’ behind the tean's efforts Ce Cae no Ceca otro ee ec ero a eo rec ee ou eerste et as Se eo orcas Becerecevr mest CEU ee scr Ce ee Coe eu ms) pireeeeren ts pee eo The Team Canvas is intended to foster an Cee ea Cet U ROE or ico Dec eccoBTM eT Values & Guiding Principles How will you nork togethex?Research Plan SOROS Ree Ce os arene a erene tt ene ae rnreraney Sen U Rs ces moe eee Comey Structure: ee Ce Crane cae ee eee Crete eee eect) orermreeermrenetcart rm Pret eee Stes Cece Sruccr meres erect Tio Se ae uote TS Cede ee CeCe pepe Sentero ee RSet og peers Outcomes: Define expected results, like See ees a eeenr cert rere renter Trad Cree eos Instructions for Use: ee aor aet ee eGo Petes Paotibcertewstteston icin ote nvolvenent.. + Set a realistic tineline and resource plan. Application: Ideal for initiating futures studies See eee beets cere oreo rcs exploring potential futures.Research Plan Stakeholder Analysis ‘TimelineMegatrend PNT WE See SC aU Re ed eet e erin ee ret sete examination, and implication assessment of major ee es ee ero cog Pore ereh reset et ores etre ty Structure: eee ere rere eur eee ee eeeeeea eer oc Soe a eC ae eceeetncrnen reer tears tens eee eae pecenre rer CeCe er erat) fon research and foresight studies ee ee oe re eee ecrec ot coer ene eect te eee a eee ee er er are currently influencing global or industry- peeer sree eres Cite caters tae ee Berard Se ee road peer errenrrs tien Cue el Caecum user peer eee ee ee ir eerie eae estore etatee Pot oe oe ee coos ote eee ss oe) eee este eee gs eee Assists in aligning organizational strategies CooL ta ce cys ‘The Megatrend Analysis Canvas helps participants to Preston scm ee re significant trend, paving the way for informed Seer eet et ener reasaCe i Wau eid climate change Decreasing social ‘cohesion Resource scazeity Rapid technological development ‘Aging populations Growing middle class, Population growth Volatile business lenvizonment Usbanisation Poner shift to global southPESTLE PNT WE ona Oee cece See Ser ree cases eee era) Pere treresme meen erate ee ee reece ccna fediosecrte waiearnseeaccrersmin creat eset eee mec ets e tstr Peers Structure: The canvas is divided into six sections, ee eee tao section includes space for detailed notes and Piatra ace wee mre ct Sec eee ees for additional notes. pases! 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Use the guiding questions to ateestnnser ees CO eee eee cet erst) Coe ce eee toe ase Summarize Findings: In the summary area, ee cer eae rey Pore re ere ier hicetrmtty potential impact on the organization Action Plan: Based on the analysis, suggest pene arco en are tiiect i pestis Poe Strategic Planning: Ideal for aligning business strategies with external environmental factors, crea tere een eT SC eireecieryy risks and opportunities in the business ees cece ee ete e eoy Peer eerrtr nen neta eee scars accordingly. + Project Managenent: Assists in considering See non cee tactics Sa eee ene OOM eC rest nc emery) eS eee cee eeeeretr sae sees PESO Oo SCR UR Sica ras eee ee eer cy Peaster reeincrctinn sya ae TS PoliticalFutures Timeline eat Raed eae ee owe evolution of identified trends, developments, and changes across different tine horizons. This canvas Peretti Us um rC era me eeurt from the research may unfold in the short, modium, Sec ecoe Structure: eee eae eco peek RCT on RC eee Re eka oot neSC RT Met ec eas ne) Seon ee ee oreo ences) Ce oe kee aed Peeieatenet ee es aerencent eetrers Instructions for Use: 1. Review Research Findings: Begin by reviewing the Pere ee eee erecta) eee ci mete economic changes, etc. ee ROR ery erro sce ratty influenced the current state. Current State (0 Years): Describe the current status of the identified trends or developnents. Short-Term Future (+1 Year): Project the pierreeest een retrn a racer et) a ee Pere eee ence eee eer nes ee Ce ete cs ers Te eC Roe aero et etme tt ast Presence tee era Distant Future (+30 Years): Explore speculative, Long-range forecasts and their far-reaching pores Application: petirelreeea asthenia peet ere rs eee ete ies Secester eer reso eras sre eo ee eo csckr ioe etee re eerer caer eensLay]meet Bazaar Cee ee eee as erotic mee acc ee otr econ unique and engaging tool designed to catalyze See oe ec cess teoe ere OO E actus) step outside conventional thought processes and SOR Coe cuca ce tiey Sores Certo tay Ce ea ee Pinon ener st erm errer ie tir ierr tats workshop. Participants bring in everyday itens or “junk” and transform those into artifacts representing different future scenarios. This process encourages a playful yet insightful Omran m Oca peas oer eer eee iss Se cea ce Cece econo bring itens that they find intriguing or pereeeretre se terre fitters Collaborative Design: In groups, participants discuss and brainstoze ideas, then create Petree en eet ome et Soe eet ee ees freer ne eer inaree vera tt es cere ee ee ote c easter Uemreres ea ee rere) Sees ee Towers Scores ‘Application in Workshops and Organizations: "The Cie een ar ee SC ct ee reset seerser emp tsetteccttreemetc inter ese ecco and public engagenent initiatives, Its use ‘encourages participants to think deeply about eee eee oe eet Prem Ueer i comers cay Pec ec ctr tec aa Applied Futures Toolkit, it serves as a hands-on Sees ue es ei ys futures thinking in a dynamic and engaging mannerBea ac tty Read more & download the Manual, Slides, & PrintoutsBt Tage spective ee eee Cee strategic tool designed for post-project reflection. 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