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(Usually four or
five sessions each lasting 1/2 day for a total of 2 1/2 days)
Below...is
an 8 hour Future Search Network methodology adapted by Briarwood Group
Associates.
The 2 and ½ day
methodology is recommended. See Future Search Network
8:00 AM
Registration and Orientation
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Focus on
the Past:
People make time lines of key events in the world, their
own lives, and in the history of the future search topic. Small
groups tell stories about each time line and the implications of
their
stories
for the work they have come to do. |
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10:00 AM,
Hour 2, Morning |
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Focus on
Present, External Trends:
The whole group makes a "mind map" of trends
affecting them now and
identifies
those trends most important for their topic. |
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11:00 AM,
Hour 3, Morning |
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Noon,
Luncheon, continue to
Focus on
Present, External Trends |
Trends
at lunch. |
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Focus on
Present, External Trends:
Stakeholder groups describe what they are doing
now about key trends
and what
they want to do in the future. |
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1:00 PM, Hour 5, Early Afternoon |
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Focus on
Present
Stakeholder groups
report what they are proud of and sorry about in the
way they
are dealing with the future search topic. |
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2:00 PM, Hour 6, 7, Early Afternoon,
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Ideal
Future Scenarios:
Diverse groups put themselves into the future and
describe their preferred
future
as if it has already been accomplished.
Identify Common Ground:
Diverse Groups
post themes they believe are common ground for everyone. |
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3:30 PM,
Hour 7 & 8, Late Afternoon |
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Confirm
Common Ground
Whole group dialogues to agree on common ground.
Action Planning
Volunteers sign up to implement action plans. |
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