Comprehensive training focused on applying and embedding foresight principles to strategy and operations.
About the Certificate
The ASAE Certificate in Strategic Foresight Application provides association professionals with comprehensive training through two detailed courses, focusing on applying and embedding foresight principles to strategy and operations. Participants will learn to identify emerging changes, build a culture of foresight, and embed these principles into their organizations to facilitate transformational change. The program includes virtual sessions and an in-person workshop, ensuring a flexible yet thorough learning experience. By completing this certificate, professionals will be well-equipped to create actionable plans for organizational excellence and effectively communicate future visions.
Current Course Offerings
Foresight Application Course 1: Applying Foresight to Strategy and Operations
Unlock the power of foresight and make better future-focused decisions today! Join our foresight application course, perfect for those eager to learn strategies to identify emerging changes and challenges. Over four sessions—two virtual sessions, a full-day in-person workshop, and a final virtual session—this course is perfectly tailored for busy schedules and will equip you with the tools to create actionable plans for organizational excellence.
Registration
Coming soon.
Course Dates and Times
Attendees are required to attend all sessions.
Fall 2025
Session 1:
Introduction to Foresight and ASAE ForesightWorks
October 8, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | Virtual
Session 2:
Building a Culture of Foresight
October 15, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | Virtual
Session 3:
Embedding Foresight into Strategy and Operations
October 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET | In-Person, Washington, DC
Session 4:
Foresight Planning and Implementation
November 19, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | Virtual
Winter/Spring 2026
Session 1:
Introduction to Foresight and ASAE ForesightWorks
February 18, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | Virtual
Session 2:
Building a Culture of Foresight
February 25, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | Virtual
Session 3:
Embedding Foresight into Strategy and Operations
March 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET | In-Person, Washington, DC
Session 4:
Foresight Planning and Implementation
April 1, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | Virtual
Facilitators
Kristine Metter, MS, CAE, President, Crystal Lake Partners
Suzanne C. Pine, FASAE, CAE, Principal, Suzanne C. Pine Consulting Services, LLC
Foresight Application Course 2: Embedding Foresight into Your Association
Ready to build upon your foundational foresight knowledge? Course 1 introduced key foresight principles, language, and futures-thinking as they apply to your association’s strategy and operations. If you’ve started implementing your personal foresight action plan and are eager to advance your training, this course is for you! Designed to fit busy schedules, this course is delivered in four 90-minute live virtual events over four weeks.
Completing all sessions in Course 2 will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to facilitate transformational change, conduct visioning and scenario exercises, and effectively communicate your future vision through storytelling.
Note: To maximize your investment in this course, it is highly recommended that you have completed Course 1: Applying Foresight to Strategy and Operations and/or have a strong understanding of the discipline of foresight.
Registration
Coming soon.
Course Dates and Times
Attendees are required to attend all sessions.
Spring 2026
Session 1:
Managing Change for Future Success
May 6, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET | Virtual
Session 2:
Building a Vision-Centric Organization
May 13, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET | Virtual
Session 3:
Navigating Uncertainty With Scenario Planning
May 20, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET | Virtual
Session 4:
Communicating Impact Through Storytelling
May 27, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET | Virtual
Facilitators
Hannes Combest, FASAE, CAE, Partner, Governance Directions, LLC
Suzanne C. Pine, FASAE, CAE, Principal, Suzanne C. Pine Consulting Services, LLC