Executive Education on Uncertain and Complex Environments

I design and deliver executive education modules that help participants understand uncertainty, think clearly in complex environments, and apply foresight tools responsibly.

Executive Education Built for Uncertainty — and Designed for Your Program

Executive Education programs are under pressure to stay relevant in a world where traditional models of knowledge, prediction, and experience no longer hold. Participants expect tools they can use immediately — and clarity in areas where the future is genuinely unclear.

I design and deliver modules that help professionals think clearly in complex environments by answering a central question:

How do I decide what to notice, trust, and act on — when the future doesn’t look like the past?

These modules integrate smoothly into existing programs, upgrade the intellectual level, and consistently resonate with participants from diverse sectors.

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What Participants Learn

The programs are designed to improve how people think — not to provide canned answers.

Participants explore questions such as:

  • How do I identify which signals matter and which are noise?

  • How do I assess trustworthiness when information is incomplete or ambiguous?

  • How do I make decisions when traditional experience is no longer a reliable guide?

  • How do complex systems behave, and why do they resist linear reasoning?

  • How do I explore plausible futures without treating them as predictions?

The goal is to build clarity, judgement, and intellectual discipline in uncertain environments.

What Participants Are Saying

Since 2013, participants have been rating my masterclasses with 4.5 stars out of 5. Thanks everyone :)

"Good structure and a good connection with each individual's personal practice."

"A fresh perspective and view on matters; you then approach things in a different way."

"I can easily relate to the pointers from Barbara, and they give me new perspectives for approaching change initiatives."

4/5  ★★★★★ - 10+ years average

Why Program Managers Choose This Approach

Adds Academic Credibility

The content bridges foresight, systems thinking, technology, and decision science — without hype or futurism-as-entertainment. It positions your program as  forward-looking, state-of-the-art, and grounded in science.

Delivers Practical Value

Executives leave with clearer thinking, structured tools, and better judgment — not abstract theory. This improves satisfaction scores and perceived impact.

Fits Existing Curricula

Modules can be delivered as a 90-minute, half-day, or full-day session, as multi-session tracks, or as custom integrations into a themed program (e.g., leadership, digital transformation, policy, innovation)

Low operational friction for you; maximum value for participants.

Across Disciplines and Industries

Technology, policy, sustainability, healthcare, finance — the challenge of uncertainty is universal. This makes the module widely applicable in mixed cohorts.

Who This Is For

  • Executive and Executive MBA programs

  • Advanced leadership programs

  • Technology and innovation tracks

  • Policy and governance programs

  • Master programs on management of innovation or technology

  • Interdisciplinary or cross-sector cohorts

What This Adds to Your Executive Program

  • A distinctive module that participants remember

  • Direct relevance to leadership, innovation, governance, and strategy

  • A stronger foundation for strategic discussions on emerging technologies, uncertainty, and socio-technological change

  • High-quality output without heavy preparation from your team

  • A partner who communicates clearly and delivers reliably

Inviting Me to Lecture

If you are interested in inviting me to lecture, the best way to get in touch is by email (barbara @ futuristbarbara.com)

It helps if you briefly describe:

  • the audience,

  • the context (academic, executive education, policy, professional),

  • and the question or tension you would like the lecture to address.

If you’re looking for a distinctive, rigorous, and easy-to-integrate module on uncertainty, decision-making, and foresight, I’d be happy to explore how it could fit your curriculum.

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