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Anticipatory Policy Innovation and Decision-Making

16 Nov 2026 To 25 Nov 2026

(4 Days Programme)

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Singapore Time)

About The Programme

Short-sighted mindset tends to prevail in times of converging crises. Without an understanding of the possibilities looming ahead, a long-time horizon and a visionary approach, action is diluted to reaction. Overly short-term and reactive approaches are specifically risky at a time when governments around the world are striving to become proactive and preemptive. The good news is that several approaches to anticipatory governance have already been developed. We welcome you to join us and explore how globally leading practitioners master anticipatory governance and lead future-oriented policymaking.

The programme offers participants a truly unique opportunity to learn together with leading government foresight practitioners as we will bring together the accumulated international expertise from countries with both mature as well as emerging foresight ecosystems known for their innovative approaches to policy and decision making. Past speakers have included government futurists from Singapore, Finland, Thailand, The Philippines, Estonia, South Korea and the United Kingdom.

This programme is hosted and facilitated by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and the think tank Demos Helsinki. Both work closely with policymakers and have extensive expertise developing public anticipatory capabilities in Singapore and Finland.

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Learning Outcomes

Increased confidence and capability to

  • drive policy innovation and anticipatory decision-making in respective organizations
  • co-create and develop new and better foresight practices and anticipatory planning processes within organisations
  • institutionalising experimentation and strengthening anticipatory capabilities
  • close the gap between foresight knowledge and policy making

The opportunity to

  • learn first-hand from internationally recognized inspirational practices and insightful dialogues
  • become a part of a global community of foresight practitioners

Target Audience

This programme is tailored for policymakers, government innovators and civil servants with a genuine interest in anticipatory governance, policy innovation and looking to improve their capacity to drive forward future-oriented policymaking. The training is for both experts that are already or soon will be using and developing foresight in their work – and executives looking to become more proactive, strategic and preemptive in their positions. You may apply individually or as a team.

Participants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to register who are interested in real-world case studies and policy applications. This is not a futures tools and methodology course.. You will benefit from having a basic understanding of foresight e.g. through academic studies or practical application but this is not a requirement for registering.

Programme Focus

4 Online Modules:

(16 Nov) Module 1 Introduction – How is the Foresight System Designed

  • Anticipatory Governance
  • Approaches to Anticipatory Systems

(18 Nov) Module 2 – How is Foresight Integrated with the Policy Process

  • How might foresight be used in strategic planning and finance in public sector
  • Case study: Anticipatory decision-making by using futures dialogues, panels and red teams
  • Foresight and Experimentation

(23 Nov) Module 3 – Interesting Trends in Foresight   

  • Identifying possibilities to expand anticipatory capabilities 
  • Sector-specific case studies 

(25 Nov) Module 4 – How to Move from Inspiration to Action  

  • How can Anticipation be implemented and institutionalised?
  • Workshop: Developing ideas for experiments for institutionalising anticipation

S$1,400* + 9% GST (20% Early Bird Discount from now till 31 August 2026)

S$1,750* + 9% GST (Standard fee)

*Fee is inclusive of all learning support materials.

Demos Helsinki is a globally operating, non-profit, and independent think tank that conducts research, creates new policy tools, and helps build capacities to instigate and sustain essential transitions. We collaborate with local and national governments, international organisations, civil society, and companies to create the tools that will define this pivotal moment in global history. Built on the idea that only together can we fight for a fair, sustainable and joyful next era, Demos commits to leading societal transformation through our four areas of action — transformative governance, emancipatory economy, regenerative cities and infrastructure, and expanding agency in decarbonisation.

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Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

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Programme Dates

Dates: 16, 18, 23, 25 Nov 2026 (Mondays and Wednesdays)

Time: 3pm – 7pm (Singapore time)

Executive Education Department
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259772

Email: lkysppfutures@nus.edu.sg

Our Faculty

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CHERYL CHUNG, Executive Education Senior Fellow

Cheryl Chung is a strategic foresight practitioner, educator and advisor who helps organisations navigate uncertainty and prepare for long-term change. With more than twenty years of experience spanning government, academia and consulting, she works with senior leaders across Singapore and the region to explore emerging trends, challenge assumptions, develop future scenarios and design strategies for an increasingly complex world. As Founder and CEO of Tent Futures, Cheryl advises public institutions, philanthropic organisations, healthcare institutions, cultural institutions and businesses on the future implications of social, technological, economic and geopolitical change. Her work combines rigorous research with practical strategy, helping organisations move from insight to action. Cheryl is an Executive Education Senior Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, where she designs and teaches programmes on futures thinking, strategic foresight and public policy. She is a recognised facilitator and speaker, known for making complex future challenges accessible to decision-makers and practitioners. Prior to founding Tent Futures, Cheryl was Senior Director (Insights and Strategy), at The Majurity Trust. She also served as Head of Singapore at Kantar Public, where she led research and advisory work for government and public sector clients. She’s held leadership roles at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, where she established and grew the School's futures training and advisory practice. She began her career in the Singapore Government, serving across policy, strategy and foresight functions in agencies including the Centre for Strategic Futures, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Transport.

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MIKAEL SOKERO, Team Lead, Demos Helsinki

Mikael Sokero is Team Lead in One Planet Society team focusing on leading the just transition towards a global society fitting in the planetary boundaries. He specializes in strategic foresight, experimentation and anticipatory governance. In his work at Demos Helsinki, he designs and facilitates development processes and learning modules on the use of foresight and experimentation amethodologies, and anticipatory leadership for senior executives. Besides trainings, Sokero provides strategic advice for building anticipatory governance systems and agile governance practices to governments around the world. Moreover, Mikael Sokero has extensive expertise in innovation system design, public sector innovation and designing and planning of strategic interaction between researchers and stakeholders. He has also provided strategic advice for universities, especially to enhance cooperation between knowledge-producers and the users of knowledge. Sokero has a master’s degree of social science from the University of Helsinki, majoring in International Development.