siglos is a response to the continuing challenge of teams and SMEs to survive and thrive in periods of major disruption and uncertainty. The struggle to meet short-term demands hinders business owners' ability to imagine and utilise a desired future.
SMEs have to consider developing their foresight skills to plan strategically beyond the usual forecasting method and time horizon. We have to embrace a new set of mindset, methods, and tools that Foresight brings. The service will help you apply the idea of corporate foresight to your strategic planning processes. You can use this information to make smarter choices and prepare for future developments of your business.
siglos brings a practical application of Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight in a corporate environment, specifically small and medium-sized businesses. We have simplified the language and approach but curated a specific set of tools and methods that deliver results. We've wrapped this inside our siglos: Corporate Foresight Model.
Besides the tangible output of a robust strategic plan for the business, the SME team develops the capacity to transform and adapt over the long term. Let's have SMEs think, act, and live beyond the century mark!
SMEs have to consider developing their foresight skills to plan strategically beyond the usual forecasting method and time horizon. We have to embrace a new set of mindset, methods, and tools that Foresight brings. The service will help you apply the idea of corporate foresight to your strategic planning processes. You can use this information to make smarter choices and prepare for future developments of your business.
siglos brings a practical application of Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight in a corporate environment, specifically small and medium-sized businesses. We have simplified the language and approach but curated a specific set of tools and methods that deliver results. We've wrapped this inside our siglos: Corporate Foresight Model.
Besides the tangible output of a robust strategic plan for the business, the SME team develops the capacity to transform and adapt over the long term. Let's have SMEs think, act, and live beyond the century mark!
why siglos? |
Stay Ahead of Competitors: siglos allows your business to anticipate changes in the market and make informed decisions, giving you a competitive edge Personalized Guidance: siglos offers a guided application of the concept to your specific strategic planning activities, ensuring that you receive personalized guidance. |
Increased Resilience: By planning ahead and anticipating changes, your business can become more resilient to market disruptions and other wild card events using siglos. Accessible Investment: Our service offers affordable pricing that small business owners and teams can afford, making it accessible to all. |
Sustained Growth Over the Years: Using siglos in strategic planning can lead to better decision making and long-term view a success over the years. Practical Application: Our service provides practical training that clients can apply immediately to their business activities. |
LEARNING WORKSHOPS Key to the success of the siglos: Become A Better Business program is assembling the right team that will undergo a rigorous 2-day learning workshop on Corporate Foresight method and tools.
These tools include scenario planning, trend analysis, and strategic foresight techniques. Clients will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to apply corporate foresight to their business dAY 1
++ Aligning learner's understanding of various concept related to Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight. ++ Introducing the siglos : Corporate Foresight Model of pxd labs. ++ Deep dive into the various stages of siglos - Situating, Scanning, Sensing, Scenario, Strategy, Steps ++ Learn how to use tools and techniques like futures wheel, CLA, Vision Exercise, PESTEL Analysis, Scenario Development, Backcasting and others. ++ Organise teams for their Strategic Plan presentation on day 2. ++ Develop your team presentation based on your understanding of the siglos : Corporate Foresight Model dAY 2
++ Carry- over training of other methods and tools to consider within the newly acquired knowledge on Corporate Foresight. ++ Teams work on their respective Strategic Plan and present the same to the wider group. ++ Debrief and learning points of the prior presentation. ++ Selling and nurturing a Foresigthful mindset in your organisation. ++ Navigating the pitfalls of implementing a new method to craft a Strategic Plan. ++ Individual Reflection on the application of siglos: Corporate Foresight Model into their organisation. |
GUIDED APPLICATION After the team has concluded their learning workshop, our strategist engages them again with the intent of applying what they have learned in your business.
The following phases of the program is spread out over a 3-week plan or longer based on the identified need and methods to use from the previous workshops. SITUATING
Framing the business challenge or opportunity. Methods and Tools: Foresight Maturity Modelling, , Ladder of Inference , , Scoping Circle SCANNING
Collecting and analyzing trends, weak signals and issues. Methods and Tools: Trend/ Emerging Issues Analysis, Horizon Scanning, Futures Wheel, Technology Scouting Sensing
Surfacing the emergent vision of a better and brighter business. Methods and Tools: Visioning workshop, Causal Layered Analysis, Headline the Future SCENARIO
Developing different scenarios, worlds and alternative futures. Methods and Tools: 2x2 Matrix Scenario, Archetypes. STRATEGY
Formulating strategies based on preferred futures borne out of scenarios . Methods and Tools: Strategic narrative, Windtunneling STEPS
Crafting a rolled-map of all the various activities to realise the defined strategies - your Strategic plan! Methods and Tools: Backcasting, Action/ Priority Matrix |
who is siglos for?_ Owner, Founder, Entrepreneur ( 5 year old above business)
_ Manager, General Manager _ Corporate Planning Head, Strategic Planning Lead _ Corporate Development, Business Development Head |
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