The futures field has witnessed a rise in foresight training for government and business leaders. How should participants judge the quality of foresight training they receive? This article reviews the history of foresight training and explains why it is incomplete without evaluation. To conclude, practical steps are offered that foresight firms can take to upgrade their training impact through continuous improvement, based on the Kirkpatrick Training Evaluation Model.
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