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SUMMARY:Reading the Future: Strategic Foresight\, Weak Signals\, and Building a Future-Focused Institution
DESCRIPTION:What Strategic Foresight Is and Why It MattersThis webinar introduces strategic foresight and how it differs from traditional planning—highlighting why it’s a powerful tool for rural community colleges navigating enrollment shifts\, funding volatility\, and rapid technological change. Participants will learn to recognize major drivers shaping higher education\, spot “weak signals” of emerging change\, and apply practical foresight tools to strengthen long-term decision-making. \nKey Takeaways: \nUnderstand how foresight helps colleges anticipate risks and opportunities. \nExplore technology\, demographic\, workforce\, and policy trends shaping rural higher ed. \nGain practical tools to embed futures thinking into everyday leadership.
URL:https://ruralccalliance.org/event/reading-the-future-strategic-foresight-weak-signals-and-building-a-future-focused-institution/
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