Exploring the Future provides a variety of tools and techniques for thinking.  A primary focus is on the creation and delivery of simulations and experiential exercises for learning and applying the tools.

Joel Barker’s Strategic Exploration Tools – Simulations/Exercises

• Strategic Exploration Simulations – featuring the “Implications Wheel®”
• Strategic Exploration Cases – featuring the “Implications Wheel®”
• Strategy Matrix Simulations – featuring the “Strategy Matrix®”
• Vision Album Simulations – featuring the “Vision Album”

Edward de Bono’s Thinking Tools – Structured Exercises

• Structured Discussions — featuring “Six Thinking Hats”
• Structured Creativity — featuring “Lateral Thinking”

Strategic Planning

• For organizations interested in learning about strategic planning, we also have some excellent options for “group decision-making” exercises which focus on the steps to successful strategic planning — and strategic decision-making as part of “team decision-making” simulations.