Trendweeks on the Future of Digital Technologies

What it is about

You work in interdisciplinary teams on a trend report about a topic in digital communication. In two phases you analyze the status quo, identify trends and develop plausible future scenarios for about 20 years. In the end you will be able to apply methods of trend and future research and present as well as scientifically document in team projects.

What you will be able to do

• Apply trend and future research
• Work interdisciplinarily in the project team
• Perform status-quo analysis and trend identification
• Apply scenario planning for long-term future pictures
• Write scientifically and document results
• Create and deliver presentations
• Team organization and communication in projects

What the module consists of

• ProjektMain structure: Creation of the trend report in two phases (Trend Phase and Scenario Phase) as team work
• VorlesungenMethod-related and topic-related inputs by internal and external instructors
• WorkshopsDeepening through topic workshops and a scenario workshop to apply the methodology
• CoachingRegular supervision and feedback by the teaching team
• PräsentationenRegular presentation of intermediate results (Midterm) and final presentation

Teaching method

• ProjektarbeitFor developing the trend report and applying the methods in realistic situations
• Lectures (Vorlesungen)Conveying the necessary methodology and thematic fundamentals
• Topic WorkshopsBringing in different perspectives from industry and research
• Coaching SessionsSupport in implementation, feedback and quality improvement
• Scenario WorkshopTargeted guidance for developing future scenarios