Professional Development
An Introduction to Foresight for Evaluators: Models and Methods
American Evaluation Association
Training Signup Due Date: 09/23/25
Name of Agency or Organization: American Evaluation Association
Opportunity Description
This webinar explores how evaluation and futures studies can strengthen one another. Presenters Annette L. Gardner, Thomas Kelly, and Eric Barela will introduce foresight constructs such as anticipation, decolonizing the future, futures consciousness, and temporal models of change. Participants will also learn practical methods including the futures wheel, alternative scenarios, and scanning for weak signals. These tools and concepts will help evaluators think beyond the past, navigate complexity, and contribute more actively to strategic planning and long-term decision-making.
Register by September 22, 2025