1. A Futures Toolkit Approach Martin Rhisiart Meirion Thomas

2. 2 Proposed contents  Why use futures?  Preparing for a futures exercise  Launching futures exercises  Summary of tools  Individual tools (x5)  FAQs  Flow chart  Further reading/links  Case studies

3. 3 Why use Futures? Toolkit addresses motivations and needs of regional development actors, and objective of using futures. Illustrated by real examples Case Studies Pen Portraits

4. How can we best prepare for using Futures? Key considerations will involve understanding the: Scope Capacity Engagement Information Supported by Q & A

5. Launching Futures Exercises Toolkit will address the key steps that are needed e.g FOREN, Mobilising Regional Foresight Potential, Foresight Blueprints Toolkit will provide model launch programmes and templates  case studies

6. Types of Tool TOOL MATRIX ScenariosTrend Analysis DelphiVision Management Horizon Scanning motivations/ objectives capacity engagement information outputs To aid the choice of tools

7. 7 Individual Tools = 5 + Mechanics of Implementation Resources needed Issues arising with the individual tools  Case studies

8. 8 FAQs What is the typical cost of a Futures Tool? How much time will we need to implement it? Where can be make best use of external expertise?  Etc.

9. Futures flowchart Futures Context: introduction Tools and materials Futures tools reports Case studies Etc New strategy Change manageme nt Stimulate new thinking Pathways and motivations Other Key questions Toolkit guidance In pathway/situation x, suggested tools include (e.g) (1) horizon scanning. (2) etc Examples (case studies): (1), (2) etc Experts providing assistance Key requirements – process. Inputs Implementation outline

10. 10 Further reading Resources Links Downloads

11. 11 Case studies Categorised by Motivation Type of tool Region Focus/scope

12. 12 Toolkit – next steps First draft available by end of June Principle underpinning approach is ‘work in progress’ – further development etc. Capturing case studies will be very important – contributions will be welcome! Toolkit will be applied in FUTURREG implementation projects