Strategic Foresight for Human Capital (HRM379)

This course develops strategic foresight capabilities to optimise human capital value, and explores the frameworks, tools, and techniques to anticipate future trends and challenges in Human Resource Management. Using the ASEAN region as a comparative context, the course leverages diverse experiences and emerging trends within ASEAN for a broader and more nuanced perspective. By examining these drivers, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the future of work and HRM practices in Singapore and the region, enabling the creation of robust and adaptable strategies that ensure future-readiness.

• Introduction to Strategic Foresight for Human Capital
• Scanning the Landscape and Signal Detection
• Strategic Foresight Frameworks
• Diagnostic Foresight Methods
• Advanced Foresight Techniques
• Global Shifts and Trends Shaping the Future of Work
• Comparative ASEAN Foresight: Policy Integration and Human Capital
• Reimagining Futures
• Applying Foresight to Human Capital Strategy
• Designing Future-Ready Human Capital Ecosystems
• Leading Human Capital Transformation
• Measuring the Success of Foresight Initiatives

• Appraise core concepts, principles, and methodologies of strategic foresight within the context of human capital management
• Analyse global and regional drivers of change, specifically within the ASEAN region, and their multifaceted impact on the future of work
• Evaluate the strategic effectiveness of foresight initiatives by identifying and applying relevant metrics and organisational frameworks
• Apply foresight frameworks and methodological tools to detect signals of change and develop plausible future scenarios
• Design future-ready human capital strategies and roadmaps by integrating foresight insights with strategic planning methodologies
• Formulate strategic solutions to navigate organisational transformation and ensure human capital resilience in a dynamic work environment