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Headlines from the Future

This activity encourages participants to envision the success of a project two decades into the future. By creating a compelling headline and visual representation, teams can establish a bold vision that informs their current direction.

Duration
30m
Group size
Any people
CCBY-SA 4.0

How to run it

  1. 1

    Ask participants to close their eyes and picture it's twenty years later with the project having achieved major success.

  2. 2

    Have each person write a headline and draw an image for a feature in a major publication reflecting this future scenario.

  3. 3

    Invite everyone to share their headlines and images with the group.

  4. 4

    Facilitate a discussion on common themes that emerge and what they indicate for the present state of the project.

Tips

  • Encourage participants to think creatively and not limit themselves to what seems feasible today.

  • Emphasize the importance of visual elements; encourage sketches to enhance understanding.

  • Create a safe environment where all ideas are welcomed and valued.

Variations

You can adjust the time frame to ten or fifteen years and focus on a specific aspect of the project, like social impact or technological advancement.

Where it fits

team kickoffvisioning sessionproject planningstrategic alignmentcreative brainstorming

Frequently asked questions

When should I use Headlines from the Future?â–¾

Use Headlines from the Future when you want to: team kickoff; visioning session; project planning; strategic alignment; creative brainstorming.

How long does Headlines from the Future take?â–¾

Headlines from the Future typically takes 30 minutes.

What materials do I need for Headlines from the Future?â–¾

Headlines from the Future requires no special materials — just participants and a space.

How difficult is Headlines from the Future to facilitate?â–¾

Headlines from the Future is rated intermediate — some facilitation experience is helpful.

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Method descriptions on Workshop Weaver are original content written by our team, based on established facilitation practices. This method was inspired by work from SessionLab. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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