ASAE Certificate in Association Foresight
Equipping association professionals with the tools and knowledge to make future-focused decisions and drive organizational excellence.
About the Certificate
The ASAE Certificate in Association Strategic Foresight provides association professionals with comprehensive training through two detailed courses, focusing on applying 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 in-person workshops, 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.
Explore our current course offerings below.
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.
Learn more and register here!
Course Dates and Times
Attendees are required to attend all events.
Session 1: Introduction to Foresight and ASAE ForesightWorks March 4, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET | Virtual
Session 2: Building a Culture of Foresight March 11, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET | Virtual
Session 3: Embedding Foresight into Strategy and Operations March 18 30, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET | In-Person, ASAE HQ, Washington, DC
Session 4: Foresight Planning and Implementation April 15, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 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.
Learn more and register here!
Course Dates and Times
Attendees are required to attend all four sessions.
Session 1: Managing Change for Future Success May 1, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET | Virtual
Session 2: Building a Vision-Centric Organization May 8, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET | Virtual
Session 3: Navigating Uncertainty With Scenario Planning May 15, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET | Virtual
Session 4: Communicating Impact Through Storytelling May 22, 2025 | 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
