Innovation and Future Design

1. Foresight and Strategic Decision-Making

Content:
Introduction to the concept of future foresight and its tools in supporting decision-makers.

Topics:

• Methodologies for forecasting future variables.
• The role of big data and artificial intelligence.
• Applications of future foresight in government.

Objectives:

• Enable participants to understand foresight methodologies.
• Support evidence-based decision-making.
• Link foresight to the UAE Centennial 2071 vision.

Outcomes:

• Ability to use future analysis tools.
• Preparation of foresight reports.
• Development of alternative policy scenarios.

2. Government Innovation and Designing Future Services

Content:
Developing government services through innovation methodologies.

Topics:

• The concept of government innovation.
• Design thinking methodologies.
• The UAE’s pioneering experiences.

Objectives:

• Improve the efficiency and quality of government services.
• Promote a culture of innovation within institutions.
• Enhance employee readiness for the future.

Outcomes:

• Prototypes of innovative services.
• A roadmap for developing an existing service.
• Practical tools for applying institutional innovation.

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3. Design Thinking for Solving Future Challenges

Content:
The design thinking methodology in addressing complex problems.

Topics:

• Steps of design thinking (Empathize – Ideate – Test).
• Tools for idea generation.
• Practical applications on local issues.

Objectives:

• Enhance creative thinking.
• Acquire practical tools for experimentation and development.
• Foster a solution-oriented work environment.

Outcomes:

• Practical solutions for specific challenges.
• Innovative idea prototypes ready for development.
• A simplified guide to design thinking.

4. Artificial Intelligence and Its Role in Foresight

Content:
Integrating artificial intelligence technologies in future analysis.

Topics:

• Fundamentals of artificial intelligence.
• Applications in government and the economy.
• Ethical challenges of artificial intelligence.

Objectives:

• Understand the role of AI in foresight.
• Strengthen employees’ capacities in data analysis.
• Support decision-making through smart tools.

Outcomes:

• Plans for implementing AI in the workplace.
• Analytical reports powered by AI.
• Strategies for adopting artificial intelligence.

5. Social Innovation for Sustainable Solutions

Content:
Innovating solutions for communities to enhance well-being.

Topics:

• Definition of social innovation.
• Tools for diagnosing social issues.
• UAE experiences in corporate social responsibility.

Objectives:

• Develop innovative community-based initiatives.
• Support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Engage the community in innovation.

Outcomes:

• Ideas for social initiatives.
• Action plans ready for implementation.
• Partnership models with the private sector.

6. Change Management and Institutional Innovation

Content:
Building an institutional culture that supports change.

Topics:

• Organizational change strategies.
• Innovation as a tool for development.
• Resistance to change and methods of addressing it.

Objectives:

• Increase institutional resilience.
• Lead change effectively.
• Promote innovation within the workplace.

Outcomes:

• A change management plan.
• Tools for monitoring resistance to change.
• Practices for adopting institutional innovation.

5. Social Innovation for Sustainable Solutions

Content:
Innovating solutions for communities to enhance well-being.

Topics:

• Definition of social innovation.
• Tools for diagnosing social issues.
• UAE experiences in corporate social responsibility.

Objectives:

• Develop innovative community-based initiatives.
• Support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Engage the community in innovation.

Outcomes:

• Ideas for social initiatives.
• Action plans ready for implementation.
• Partnership models with the private sector.

6. Change Management and Institutional Innovation

Content:
Building an institutional culture that supports change.

Topics:

• Organizational change strategies.
• Innovation as a tool for development.
• Resistance to change and methods of addressing it.

Objectives:

• Increase institutional resilience.
• Lead change effectively.
• Promote innovation within the workplace.

Outcomes:

• A change management plan.
• Tools for monitoring resistance to change.
• Practices for adopting institutional innovation.

9. The Future of the Digital Economy and Innovation

Content: Future trends in the digital economy.

Topics:

• Digital currencies.
• E-commerce.
• The sharing economy.

Objectives:

• Understand global economic transformations.
• Enhance digital readiness.
• Capitalize on opportunities in the new economy.

Outcomes:

• Action plans in the digital economy.
• Case studies on economic transformations.
• Recommendations for innovative digital projects.

10. Innovation in Future Education

Content: Developing education using innovative tools.

Topics:

• Smart and virtual learning.
• The role of artificial intelligence in education.
• Future curricula.

Objectives:

• Modernize teaching methods.
• Enhance the role of technology in education.
• Prepare future-ready generations.

Outcomes:

• Models of innovative educational curricula.
• Plans for implementing smart learning.
• Modern assessment tools for learning.