ENVISIONING SUSTAINABLE FUTURES
-Exploratory Thinking-
What is Adaptability?
PRE-WORK
-preparing for our session​
Presentation of the competence model
Exploratory Thinking
Exploratory Thinking involves the ability to consider multiple perspectives, generate innovative ideas, and experiment with novel approaches to address complex challenges. In the context of sustainability, this competence empowers individuals to envision and implement creative solutions for environmental, social, and economic issues.
Take a quiz to see how much you know about this competence:
Workshop Components
Duration: 90 min
Digital tools suggested:
Mentimeter: For interactive polls and icebreakers
Miro or Padlet: For collaborative brainstorming and scenario building. Also useful for ice breakers or energizers
Google forms: For collecting feedback and reflections
Competencies exercised:
Exploratory thinking, Problem framing, Critical thinking
Workshop Overview
Annotation:
The Cultivating Exploratory Thinking workshop is designed to equip participants with the skills to experiment with new ideas and approaches in sustainability contexts. Through interactive exercises and collaborative discussions, participants will explore strategies to enhance their exploratory thinking, enabling them to develop innovative solutions for sustainability challenges.
Objectives:
To introduce participants to the concept of exploratory thinking within sustainability and engage them in reflecting on their experiences with innovation and experimentation
To develop participants' abilities to generate and experiment with new ideas in sustainability contexts through collaborative exercises
To encourage participants to reflect on their learning experiences and identify personal strategies to enhance exploratory thinking in sustainability efforts