Navigating the Unpredictable: Lessons from Blending Randomness, Imagination, and Leadership in Foresight Gaming
The "𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲: A Dreams and Disruptions Game" event at the launch of the UNESCO Chair on Anticipatory Governance and Regenerative Cities at Northwestern University on October 13, 2023, brought together faculty members from all colleges of Northwestern University to explore the uncharted territories of imagination, challenge the status quo, and contribute to the collective exploration of the futures
Dreams and Disruptions Featured at the IFTF Foresight Talk
Over a hundred people worldwide joined us at the recent IFTF Foresight Talk on Dreams and Disruptions! I thoroughly enjoyed the foresight conversation with Lyn Jeffery, Distinguished Fellow and Director at IFTF Foresight Essentials. It was an excellent opportunity to share my foresight journey, my views on gaming foresight, the latest APF developments, and more about the future. During my talk,
Dreams and Disruptions at Quest Alliance Bangalore, India
It was a great experience playing the Dreams and Disruptions Game at the Quest Alliance Futures Literacy workshop with Priyanka Krishna and Shakil Ahmed in Bangalore, India. Approximately 25 to 30 conference attendees participated in the workshop. They enjoyed the game, laughed a lot (one of my success metrics), and deeply reflected on the nature and function of imagination in futures
Gamification as a research method at the 2023 The Millennium Project Planning Dubai
Gamification as a research approach or method involves incorporating elements of game design in futures research studies and education. There are several benefits and advantages to using gamification in futures research: Increased Engagement: Gamification can make research more engaging and enjoyable for participants. By turning the research process into a game, participants are more likely to be motivated and actively
Dreams and Disruptions Launched at the Dubai Future Forum 2023
The Museum of the Future was a fitting backdrop for unveiling Dreams and Disruptions in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. The game took center stage at the Speakers Corner during the 2023 Dubai Future Forum. The launch in the City of Dubai marks a significant milestone for the foresight game and futures gamification. The Center for Engaged Foresight
Welcome to Make Our Future Coop!
CEF Chief Futurist Prof. Shermon Cruz is a co-founder of Make Our Future (MOF) Consulting Cooperative based in the United States. Make Our Future is a global consulting cooperative dedicated to transitioning organizations to more sustainable and equitable practices. The mission of MOF is to co-create better futures by transitioning organizations to more sustainable and equitable practices. At MakeOurFuture Cooperative,