Survey into how companies use information on futures for innovation and strategy.

Our survey has been designed to map the innovation space where futures and foresight meet. While there is some good research into innovation processes in general there is little determination of how organisations develop and apply their knowledge of the future. By definition innovation requires some understanding of the future. How is it developed, used an applied? Does strength in foresight deepen this understanding and thus successful innovation?

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Interactive Installation of scenarios and DVD of scenarios

Janine is currently collaborating with a Swiss media artist and some Sydney–based creative colleagues to develop films of future scenarios and an interactive installation to immerse people into that space. Once past prototype this installation could be coming to an exhibition space and Futures Dreaming weekend near you……

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Pervasive Games as action learning

Future Journeys is working with colleagues to develop pervasive games – games played in the real world using communications media: phones, internet, public webcams, to create a game space and game play. We are excited by the opportunities offered to explore the globe with each other using these pervasive technologies. The serious side to this of course is the opportunity to use global learning environments to develop futures skills and foresight collaboratively. From an isolated village like St Briavels Castle to the global village…….

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Simulations and Role playing games as Action learning

Janine is part of a national group established to explore the strength of action learning in behavioural learning – deep long-term learning. Comprised of both distinguished academics and innovative practitioners, this group is involved in making Australia a leading innovator in deep learning. The sideline of this of course is that it makes learning fun and immersive.

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If you are interested in participating in any of these projects or obtaining the results please contact jcahill@futurejourneys.com

I look forward to talking with you.

Pervasive Games as Community Building

Both Janine and Elizabeth are involved in building a mixed-reality youth community using a new business model and futurist tools. Pervasive games are a part of that pervasive project. A huge project of great potential to improve youth participation in the world please contact us to offer your support.

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Contact liz@futurejourneys.com to offer support or find out more.