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Mick Costigan shares insights gleaned from a futures career spanning the pioneering work of the Global Business Network to the cutting edge of AI-driven enterprise. He discusses the evolution of foresight methodologies, highlighting practical applications and key thematic shifts, particularly in AI, sustainability, and the future of work. Drawing on his experience building foresight ecosystems within both consulting and corporate environments, Mick offers a concise framework for understanding and leveraging foresight in today's rapidly changing world.
Government Foresight Community (GFC) Masterclass seminars are monthly virtual seminars, open to foresight practitioners across the world, invite foresight experts to present their experiences and practices followed by Q & A.
Recordings of the speaker's presentations and related materials are made available online.
Learn more: oecd.org/en/networks/oecd-government-foresight-community.html
Speaker bio: Mick Costigan | linkedin.com/in/mcostigan
ABOUT THE OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation established in 1960 that works collaboratively to build better policies for better lives. Our goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all. Together with governments, policy makers, policy shapers, and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.
To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to oecd.org/about
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#oecd #masterclass #seminar #publicpolicy #ai #futureofwork
Mick Costigan shares insights gleaned from a futures career spanning the pioneering work of the Global Business Network to the cutting edge of AI-driven enterprise. He discusses the evolution of foresight methodologies, highlighting practical applications and key thematic shifts, particularly in AI, sustainability, and the future of work. Drawing on his experience building foresight ecosystems within both consulting and corporate environments, Mick offers a concise framework for understanding and leveraging foresight in today's rapidly changing world.
Government Foresight Community (GFC) Masterclass seminars are monthly virtual seminars, open to foresight practitioners across the world, invite foresight experts to present their experiences and practices followed by Q & A.
Recordings of the speaker's presentations and related materials are made available online.
Learn more: oecd.org/en/networks/oecd-government-foresight-community.html
Speaker bio: Mick Costigan | linkedin.com/in/mcostigan
ABOUT THE OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation established in 1960 that works collaboratively to build better policies for better lives. Our goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all. Together with governments, policy makers, policy shapers, and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.
To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to oecd.org/about
To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit oecd.org
#oecd #masterclass #seminar #publicpolicy #ai #futureofwork
