Theme and Objectives
We all know how to improve our effectiveness by learning from the past. But
today's complex problems call on us to traverse time and distance in the
other direction—using our imaginations instead of our memories, to
anticipate the future. As we'll explore at this year's conference, systems
thinking and related disciplines can help us develop this kind of foresight.
By understanding the long-term impact and unintended consequences of different
scenarios, we can take wiser, more effective actions.
At this conference, you'll:
• Learn from insightful speakers whose work regularly takes them beyond the
horizon
• Acquire skills for anticipating unintended consequences and managing "wicked
messes"
• Uncover possible futures through storytelling, scenario planning, and systems
modeling
• Network and collaborate with a community of people dedicated to designing
sustainable solutions rather than quick fixes
• Reinforce
your commitment to making a difference on a personal, organizational, and
global level