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World Future 2009World Future 2009
How to start a new career as a
How to start a new career as a a new career as a
Futures a new career as a
Futures EducatorEducator
World Future Society
Susan Whitfield & Jay Gary Susan Whitfield & Jay Gary y
Chicago Hilton, July 19, 2009
Download slides: http://www.jaygary.com/career.pdf
PresentersPresentersPresentersPresenters
Susan Whitfield MOL Jay Gary, PhDSusan Whitfield, MOLWhite Tree Consulting;Previously, Chair of Entrepreneurship at
C C
Jay Gary, PhDAssistant Professor, Regent University;Director of Foresight
MBA t PhDMcHenry County College programs, MBA to PhD
AbstractAbstractHave you ever watched those “Extreme Makeover” reality shows and wondered what you might look like—in a new careerwhat you might look like in a new career as a professor of Futures Studies? Have you ever dreamed about rolling over your work experience into a teaching position at the college or graduate level? Despite the small numbers of foresight educators today, the prospects have never been brighter. This session will share the ‘ins and outs’ of how to recreate yourself as a professor of foresight for academic programs ranging from business toprograms ranging from business, to organizational leadership, to technology, the political or social sciences. Join the new vanguard of futurists who havenew vanguard of futurists who have decided to build their next career now.
Our format todayOur format todayOur format todayOur format today
1. Introduction: complete a FEAT (foresight educator assets test) self survey(foresight educator assets test) self-survey,and share what you want from this session.
2. Presentation: hear how one person2. Presentation: hear how one person started a new career as a futures educator.
3. Small Groups: meet others with similar paspirations and career development needs.
4. Large Groups: raise issues and questions in a large group format.
Take the F.E.A.T. Take the F.E.A.T. Take the F.E.A.T. Take the F.E.A.T.
1 Pl h k k1. Place a check mark besides each asset you have.y
2. Total up your assets at the bottom.
3. Turn to a neighbor, share your results
d h tand why you came to this session!
Results?Results?Results?Results?
F t h ll d (1 5) ?• Future challenged (1-5) ?
• Future positioned (6-9) ?
• Future ready (11-19) ?
What did you learn throughlearn through this survey?
What would you like to take away from this session?
What would you like to take away from this session? away from this session? away from this session?
PresentersPresentersPresentersPresenters
Susan Whitfield MOL Jay Gary, PhDSusan Whitfield, MOLWhite Tree Consulting;Previously, Chair of Entrepreneurship at
C C
Jay Gary, PhDRegent University;Director of Foresight programs, from MBA to PhDMcHenry County College PhD
How to start a new career as a
How to start a new career as a a new career as a
Futures a new career as a
Futures EducatorEducator
World Future Society
Susan Whitfield & Jay Gary Susan Whitfield & Jay Gary y
Chicago Hilton, July 19, 2009
Download slides: http://www.jaygary.com/career.pdf
When preparation meets opportunity
When preparation meets opportunity
M t D J G
L k i h t h h
My story– Dr. Jay Gary
Luck is what happens whenpreparation meets opportunity.
—Seneca
http://www.regent.edu/global
My Regent ExperienceMy Regent Experience
• 2004: Elective track, existing MOL degree• 2006: Launched stand alone MSF degree
2007 St t d 3 d t k i DSL d• 2007: Started 3rd year track in DSL degree• 2008: Teaching 1st course in MBA degree• 2009: Teaching in PhD in Org. Leadership
= impacting 120 mid-career professionals each year
http://www.regent.edu/global
Regent ForesightRegent ForesightRegent Foresightis team sport
Regent Foresightis team sport
http://www.regent.edu/global
I am on campus 3 hours I am on campus 3 hours I am on campus 3 hours a week
I am on campus 3 hours a week
I am on campus 3 hours a week
I work from homeI work from home
I work from home!
I interact with students I interact with students I interact with students online
I interact with students online
My workspace is Blackboard.My workspace is Blackboard.
I interact in Virtual I interact in Virtual I interact in Virtual Classrooms
I interact in Virtual Classrooms
I meet online with my ystudents once every 3 weeks
Residency 1 week/yearResidency 1 week/yearResidency 1 week/yearResidency 1 week/year
http://www.regent.edu/global
100+ graduates/yr 100+ graduates/yr Masters & DoctorsMasters & Doctors
35 foresightcoursecourse
10 degreetrack
http://www.regent.edu/global
Futures Education: Futures Education: 100 years, prologue100 years, prologue
1902 H.G. Wells, Anticipations1927 William F Ogburn Social Changes1927 William F. Ogburn, Social Changes1945 RAND Corporation1946 Stanford Research Institute (SRI)1967 World Futures Studies Federation (WFSF)
World Future Society (WFS)Institute for the Future (IFTF)
1970 Rand Graduate Institute (PhD in Policy Analysis); Alvin Toffler, Future Shock
1971 U. of Hawaii, PhD in Futures Studies (Poli. Sci.)1974 U of Houston Studies of the Future M S (Technology)1974 U. of Houston, Studies of the Future M.S. (Technology)1987 Global Business Network1995 Tamkang U., Center for Futures Studies
Richard Slaughter, Foresight Principle1999 Swinburne, AGSE, Master of Mgt, Strategic Foresight (Entrep)2002 A i ti f P f i l F t i t (APF)2002 Association of Professional Futurists (APF)2004 ShapingTomorrow.com2006 Regent University, MA in Strategic Foresight, DSL (Leadership)2009 Univ of Malta, Postdam,Teesside & Turku: M.Sc. in Strategic Innovation & Future Creation
Our Vision– “To teach as much about the future as we teach about the past.”
Tips & Tricks Tips & Tricks pp
1) How do I develop a futures intro course?intro course?
2) How do I find schools to teach with?teach with?
3) How do I build a whole degree program?g p g
4) What further qualifications do I need as a futures educator?
5) Where can I find mentors h i i ?who can inspire me?
Tips & Tricks Tips & Tricks pp
1) How do I develop a futures intro course?intro course?
2) How do I find schools to teach with?teach with?
3) How do I build a whole degree program?g p g
4) What further qualifications do I need as a futures educator?
5) Where can I find mentors h i i ?who can inspire me?
Use a CurriculumUse a CurriculumUse a CurriculumUse a Curriculumwww.wfs.org/futuring.htm
1. Explorers of the Future2. The Great Transformation3 Six Supertrends Shaping the Future3. Six Supertrends Shaping the Future4. Understanding Change5. Systems, Chance, and Chaos6. Futuring Methods7. Knowing the World around Us8. Using Scenarios9. The Wild Cards in Our Future10. Inventing the Future11. The Past as a Guide to the Future12 Predicting the Future
$19.95 paperback$9 99 Ki dl
$17.50Workbook
12. Predicting the Future13. How the Future Became14. The Futurist Revolution15. Improving Our Futures16. Future Generations
$9.99 Kindle
www aacc edu/future/IF @ AACCIF @ AACC
www.aacc.edu/future/
Push the EnvelopePush the EnvelopePush the EnvelopePush the Envelope
globalfuturist.com/more-on-the-extreme-future.html
Lead a Book ClubLead a Book ClubLead a Book ClubLead a Book Club
Strathern, Oona (2007). A brief history of the future:A brief history of the future: How visionary thinkers changed the world and tomorrow's trends are 'made' and marketed.
1: Sex, Drugs and Heads that Roll2: Fancy’s Seven-Leagued Boots3: In Next Week To morrow3: In Next Week To-morrow4: Here live lions5: Surprise-Free Futures6: Fast Forward7: Jam Tomorrow7: Jam Tomorrow …8: The 800-lb Gorilla9: A Week in the Life of a Futurist10: The Future of the FutureBackwordBackword
ISBN: 0786719044
QualityMatter.orgQualityMatter.orgLead a Workshop QualityMatter.orgQualityMatter.org
Online Course Syllabus
pfor High School Students
1. Course Overview and Introduction
Shaping our Future, http://www.ffof.org
Lead a DVD StudyLead a DVD StudyLead a DVD StudyLead a DVD Studyhttp://bimillennial.org/
Pathways to Foresight
Sessions: each 28 minutes1. The Making of a Futurist2. Critical Futures Studies3. The Knowledge Base of Future Studies4. Foresight and the Civilizational Challenge5 Foresight Methodologies
Dr. Richard Slaughter
5. Foresight Methodologies 6. How to Create Social Foresight, and7. Integral Futures: Deeper & Broader
foresightdevelopment.wetpaint.com
Smarts’ Course WikiSmarts’ Course WikiUndergraduate
Teach UndergradsTeach Undergrads
John Smart
Supplement a Supplement a ppGraduate Course
ppGraduate Course
millennium-project.org/millennium/FRM-V3.htmlforesightinternational.com.au ISBN: 0765805391
Lombardo’s ReadingsLombardo’s ReadingsLombardo’s ReadingsLombardo’s Readings
Tom Lombardo, PhD Jeanne Belisle Lombardo
Review Review Review Course Syllabi
Review Course Syllabi Syllabi Syllabi
Roger L. Caldwell, PhDUniversity of Arizona
http://cals.arizona.edu/futures
Foresight Education SpecialtiesForesight Education SpecialtiesPrimary (24) Secondary (24)y ( )Alternative FuturesCross Impact and Pattern AnalysisCritical Futures and CLADevelopment and Acceleration StudiesEmerging Issues/ Technology Analysis
Actuarial Science and Risk AssessmentCognitive and Positive PsychologyCollaboration, Facil., and Peace/Conflict StudiesComplexity, Evo Devo and Systems StudiesCritical and Evidence-Based Thinking
AccelerationStudiesFoundationA 501(c)(3) Nonprofit g g gy y
Environmental/ Horizon ScanningEthnographic FuturesForecasting and Modeling (basic)Foresight Frameworks and FoundationsHistory and Analysis of PredictionImages of the Future
gEthics and Values StudiesEvolution StudiesForecasting and Modeling (advanced)Futures, Sci-Fi, Utopian, and Dystopian Lit StudiesInnovation and Entrepreneurship StudiesIntegral Studies and ThinkingImages of the Future
Personal Futures/ Foresight DevelopmentPrediction MarketsPredictive Surveys/ DelphiRoadmappingScenario Development and Backcasting
Integral Studies and ThinkingInvesting and Finance (Long-Term)Leadership StudiesLibrary Science, KM, and Decision SupportLong-Range and Urban PlanningPolitical Science and Policy Studiesp g
Scenario PlanningStrategic ForesightSystems ThinkingTranshumanist/ Ethics of Emerging TechTrend ExtrapolationVisioning Int ition and Creati it
yProbabilistic (Statistical) PredictionPreferential Surveys/Polls and Market ResearchReligious Studies (Future Beliefs)Science and Technology StudiesSocially Responsible / Triple Bottom Line Mgmt.Sociolog Demographics and Social ChangeVisioning, Intuition, and Creativity
Weak SignalsWildcards
Sociology, Demographics and Social ChangeStrategic PlanningSustainability Studies
Other Foresight-Related Specialties (45, a partial list)Anthropology | Architecture | Astrobiology | Biological Sciences | Bioethics | Biotechnology | Business Administration | Chemical Sciences | Cliometrics | Computer Modeling and Simulation | Computer Science | Contemporary/Cultural Studies | Cybernetics | Decision Analysis/Decision Theory | Defense/National Security Studies | Development | Disaster/ Catastrophic Risk Management | Economics and Econometrics | Education | Engineering | Evolutionary Biology | Game Theory | Gambling Studies | Generational Studies | Geography | History | History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | Information Science | Investing and Finance (Short-Term) | Knowledge Management | Library Science (general) | Management | Management Science | Media and Communications | Marketing | Mathematics | Operations Research | Philosophy | Physical Sciences | Psychology (general) | Psychographics | Statistics (general) | Technology Policy | Tourism | Urban Studies
http://futuresphd.wetpaint.com/page/Foresight+Frameworks
Tips & Tricks Tips & Tricks pp
1) How do I develop a futures intro course?intro course?
2) How do I find schools to teach with?teach with?
3) How do I build a whole degree program?g p g
4) What further qualifications do I need as a futures educator?
5) Where can I find mentors h i i ?who can inspire me?
Investigate MBA & Investigate MBA & Doctoral ResidencesDoctoral Residences
Dr Ron Kirsch
AdamGordon
MBA Dr. Ron KirschUniv of Florida
MBA lectures
Look for Fast Look for Fast Growing SchoolsGrowing Schools
• University of Phoenix• University of Phoenix• Strayer• Concordia
Many large for-profit colleges ... have seen recent enrollment jumps as high as 45 percent
• DeVry• Capella http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/40548
jumps as high as 45 percent nationally. Feb 9th
• Kaplan• Nova Southeastern• Grand Canyon• Grand Canyon
or look for small schools that want
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:For-profit_universities_and_colleges
a distinctive niche
Leverage your Leverage your local connectionlocal connection
•Approach your local Community College•Explore how a Futures 101 might work as an elective•As trust is earned discuss core course possibilitiesAs trust is earned, discuss core course possibilities.
Tips & Tricks Tips & Tricks pp
1) How do I develop a futures intro course?intro course?
2) How do I find schools to teach with?teach with?
3) How do I build a whole degree program?g p g
4) What further qualifications do I need as a futures educator?
5) Where can I find mentors h i i ?who can inspire me?
MOL vs. MSFMOL vs. MSF
MOL- Org. LeadershipLeader integrationOrganizational theory
MSF - Strategic ForesightLeader adaptationOpen systems theory
Teamwork Human resourcesOrg. change S t l d hi
Environmental uncertaintySocietal changeOrg. transformation St t i l d hiServant leadership
InternalStrategic leadershipExternal
Curriculum PyramidCurriculum Pyramid
Core & ElectivesCore & Electives
Master of Arts in Strategic ForesightCORE COURSES
LMOL601 Foundations of Leadership
LMSF602 Survey of Futures Studies
THREE ELECTIVES
LMSF616 World Futures
LMSF617 Human FuturesLMSF602 Survey of Futures Studies
LMSF603 Social Change
LMSF604 Systems Thinking
LMSF605 Forecasting Techniques
LMSF617 Human Futures
LMSF618 Organizational Futures
LMSF622 Images of the Future
LMSF623 Religionists and FuturistsLMSF605 Forecasting Techniques
LMSF606 Scenario Dev. and Visioning
LMSF607 Strategic Planning & Change Mgt
LMSF609 Culminating Experience
g
LMSF624 Defense Futures
LMSF671 Professional Futures
LMSF675 Spec Topics in Strategic Foresightg pLMSF690 Ind. Study in Strategic Foresight
Stages of Backward DesignStages of Backward DesignStages of Backward DesignStages of Backward Design© 1998 Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe
12
IdentifyDesired Results
DetermineAcceptableEvidence Plan Learning
3g
Experiences &InstructionCompetencies
KSA’s AssessmentCurriculumCurriculum
Resources: http://www.ascd.org/research_a_topic/Understanding_by_Design.aspx
Align degree to Align degree to Align degree to employmentAlign degree to employment
• Consulting Futurist • Non profit Executive• Non-profit Executive• Intelligence Analyst• Strategic Planner• Strategic Planner• Innovation Mgr
M k t R h• Market Researcher
MSF CompetenciesMSF Competencies
1. Create a horizon scanning and trend analysis systems.
2. Create a baseline forecast of trends for an industry.y
3. Lead departmental teams to develop visions & strategic plans.
4. Lead scenario learning process for leadership teams.g p p
5. Create a professional specialization and showcase their work.
http://www.regent.edu/global
ShapingTomorrow.comShapingTomorrow.comp gp gMichael Jackson, Education Strategy Network
B d dBrandedSite
Users: http://shapingtomorrow.com/Network: http://shapingtomorrowmain.ning.com/Tutorial: http://practicalforesight.wetpaint.com/
p p g
QualityMatter.orgQualityMatter.orgQualityMatter.orgQualityMatter.org
Online Course Syllabus
1. Course Overview and Introduction
2 Learning Objectives2. Learning Objectives
3. Assessment and Measurement
4 Resources and Materials4. Resources and Materials
5. Learner Engagement
6. Course Technologygy
7. Learner Support
8. Accessibility Peer Review by Faculty
Tips & Tricks Tips & Tricks pp
1) How do I develop a futures intro course?intro course?
2) How do I find schools to teach with?teach with?
3) How do I build a whole degree program?g p g
4) What further qualifications do I need as a futures educator?
5) Where can I find mentors h i i ?who can inspire me?
Assess your QualificationsAssess your QualificationsAssess your QualificationsAssess your QualificationsPhD Masters Bachelors Secondary
Universities hire faculty that are:
1. Professional qualified – as adjuncts1. Professional qualified as adjunctshave a masters degreestill consulting 1 day a weekteaching in professional company programs
bli hi i f i l j lpublishing in professional journalscompletion of certifications (IBF, Six Sigma, etc) completion of continuing education coursestransferring professional experience into teachingg p p g--bridge program, http://www.aacsb.edu/bridge/
2. Academically qualified – to build the careerdoctoral or terminal degree (ABD) in the teachingdoctoral or terminal degree (ABD) in the teaching area, ABD, published in peer-reviewed journals
Foresight / Futures Studies Programs:5 PhD’s, 11 Masters – An Emerging Discipline
Foresight / FS Programs
Foresight / FS Programs
AUSTRALIA1. Swinburne U. of Tech., MS,PhD in Strategic Foresight (Bus. Admin.).
, g g p
http://www.accelerating.org/gradprograms.htmlAccelerationStudiesFoundationA 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
FINLAND2. Turku School of Econ. and Finland Futures Academy.
MS,PhD in Futures Studies (Econ. and Bus. Admin.).FRANCE3. CNAM, PhD in Strategic Foresight (Bus. Admin, Engrg).ITALYITALY4. Da Vinci Online U, MS in Scenarios for Innovation Mgmt.MEXICO5. Monterrey Inst. of Tech, MS in Strategic ForesightPORTUGAL6. Univ. Tecnica de Lisboa, MS in Foresight, Strategy & Innovation, g , gySOUTH AFRICA7. U. Stellenbosch and Inst. for Futures Resrch.
M.Phil,PhD in Futures Studies (Econ/Mgmt).TAIWAN8. Tamkang U. and Grad. Inst. of Futures Studies. g
MA in Futures Studies (Education).9. Fo Guang U. and Grad. Inst. of Futures Studies,
MA in Futures Studies (Sociology)UNITED STATES10. Regent University, MA in Strategic Foresight, DSL (Lead)11 U H ii MA PhD i Al i F (P l S i)11. U. Hawaii. MA,PhD in Alternative Futures (Pol Sci).12. U. Houston, MS in Studies of the Future (Tech).
© 2008Accelerating.org
Tips & Tricks Tips & Tricks pp
1) How do I develop a futures intro course?intro course?
2) How do I find schools to teach with?teach with?
3) How do I build a whole degree program?g p g
4) What further qualifications do I need as a futures educator?
5) Where can I find mentors h i i ?who can inspire me?
Network w/ Foresight EducatorsNetwork w/ Foresight EducatorsDr. Stephen Steele www.aacc.edu/futureWFS Learning section, summits, resources
Dr. Jennifer Gidleywww.wfsf.org
WFS Learning section, summits, resources
Scholars & activists: membership
ForesightEducation Project
Dr. Peter Bishopforesighteducation.wetpaint.comProject g pCurriculum sharing among educators
John Smartfuturesphd wetpaint comfuturesphd.wetpaint.comLists, taxonomies and discussions
Dr Richard SlaughterDr. Richard Slaughterforesightinternational.com.au/Books and CD-Roms for educators
Keeping Abreast of the Keeping Abreast of the Finland Futures Research Centre Keeping Abreast of the Field
Keeping Abreast of the Field
http://www.futurumdatabase.com
•The Futurist• foresight•Futures•Journal of Futures Studies•World Futures •World Futures Review (formerly FRQ)•World Futures Review (formerly FRQ)•Technological Forecasting and Social Change
Contains abstracts from 1996 to 2009, not articles, Cost per annum: Personal: 500 EUR; Institution: 1000 EUR
foresightforesightforesightforesightthe journal of futures studies, strategic gthinking and policy
Access: http://www emeraldinsight com/fs htmhttp://www.emeraldinsight.com/fs.htmclick 'table of contents'username: WFSusername: WFSpassword: emerald
ResourcesResourcesResourcesResources
preparing-faculty.org/
http://books.google.com
Wiggins & McTighe foresightinternational.com.au/
Tips & Tricks Tips & Tricks pp
1) How do I develop a futures intro course?intro course?
2) How do I find schools to teach with?teach with?
3) How do I build a whole degree program?g p g
4) What further qualifications do I need as a futures educator?
5) Where can I find mentors h i i ?who can inspire me?
When preparation meets opportunity
When preparation meets opportunity
M t D J G
L k i h t h h
My story– Dr. Jay Gary
Luck is what happens whenpreparation meets opportunity.
—Seneca
http://www.regent.edu/global
PresentersPresentersPresentersPresenters
Susan Whitfield MOL Jay Gary, PhDSusan Whitfield, MOLWhite Tree Consulting;Previously, Chair of Entrepreneurship at
C C
Jay Gary, PhDRegent University;Director of Foresight programs, from MBA to PhDMcHenry County College PhD
Comment & Question
Comment & QuestionQuestionQuestion
1.Through this session I learned that….
2.One question I still have is ….
Small GroupsSmall GroupsSmall GroupsSmall Groups(20 minutes)
Meet others with similar aspirations and career d l t ddevelopment needs.
• Primary K-8S• High School
• College/Graduate • Corporate/Communityp y
Large GroupLarge GroupLarge GroupLarge Group
Let’s discuss issues and questions you considered in your small group
The Future of The Future of Foresight Education?Foresight Education?
B i M d l
Presently Utilizing…. Worth Exploring?
Business Models
1. Apprenticeship (IFTF) 2. Open Curriculum (ASF)3. Face-2-Face Masters (UH)
1. Certification (IBF)2. Consulting Teams - (ST) 3. Coordinators/ Extension (PSP)3. Face 2 Face Masters (UH)
4. Joint Masters (MS-SI-FC)5. Online Masters (Regent)
3. Coordinators/ Extension (PSP)
PresentersPresentersPresentersPresenters
Susan Whitfield MOL Jay Gary, PhDSusan Whitfield, MOLWhite Tree Consulting;Previously, Chair of Entrepreneurship at
C C
Jay Gary, PhDRegent University;Director of Foresight programs, from MBA to PhDMcHenry County College PhD
How to start a new career as a
How to start a new career as a a new career as a
Futures a new career as a
Futures EducatorEducator
World Future Society
Susan Whitfield & Jay Gary Susan Whitfield & Jay Gary y
Chicago Hilton, July 19, 2009
Download slides: http://www.jaygary.com/career.pdf