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(Usually four or five sessions each lasting 1/2 day)
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Focus
on the Past
People make time lines of key events in the world, their
own lives, and in the history of the future search topic. Small
groups tell stories about each time line and the implications
of their stories for the work they have come to do.
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Focus
on Present, External Trends
The whole group makes a "mind
map" of trends affecting them now and identifies those trends most important for
their topic.
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Focus
on Present, External Trends
Stakeholder groups describe what they are doing now about
key trends and what they want to do in the future.
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Focus
on Present
Stakeholder groups report what they are proud of and
sorry about in the way they are dealing with the future search
topic.
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Ideal
Future Scenarios
Diverse groups put themselves into the future and describe
their preferred future as if it has already been accomplished.
Identify
Common Ground
Diverse Groups post themes they believe are common ground
for everyone.
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Confirm
Common Ground
Whole group dialogues to agree on common ground.
Action
Planning
Volunteers sign up to implement action plans.
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