Workshop
This workshop is held in German.
The future is made of courage. In a rapidly changing business world, in which new technologies, global trends and uncertainties are shaping the markets, it is essential for companies to deal with the future strategic direction of controlling and companies. The aim of the workshop is to develop future skills and future thinking and to apply speculative techniques to entrepreneurial realities. By analyzing science fiction literature and media and applying them to real business scenarios, participants develop innovative solutions for future challenges that can be integrated into strategic planning and corporate management. This innovative approach offers an extraordinary experience, unique insights and opens up the view for visionary images of the future.
Do you have the courage to turn the established upside down?
With rethink training courses, you can change your mindset and discover new horizons.
Contents
Introduction to the controlling of the future
- AI, BI, automation and the future of the controller.
- Future skills, future thinking and speculative design.
- The importance of science fiction (sci-fi) for strategic thinking.
- Role of the controller as a bridge builder between vision and reality.
Basics of speculative design for companies
- Overview of classic future techniques (e.g. backcasting, world building, three horizons).
- Application of these techniques to specific business situations.
The basics of sci-fi prototyping
- Horizon Makers - playful solutions for the future.
- Understanding and application of sci-fi scenarios in corporate strategy.
- Analysis of sci-fi literature and films with a focus on technology trends.
Practical application: developing your own sci-fi prototypes
- Creative teamwork: brainstorming and prototyping based on sci-fi inspirations.
- Presentation, critical analysis and discussion of the prototypes.
- Individual roadmaps.
Integration into corporate practice
- From idea to implementation: evaluation and implementation of prototypes.
- Future controlling as part of the corporate strategy.
- Institutionalized Future Labs in companies.
Conclusion, reflection and outlook
Learning environment
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Your benefit
- This workshop offers a unique opportunity to expand the boundaries of traditional controlling and make a decisive contribution to the future viability of companies.
- You will learn how to use sci-fi as a source of inspiration to develop creative and innovative solutions for future challenges.
- You will strengthen your ability to recognize future trends and technologies and integrate them into strategic planning.
- You will get an orientation on how you can use AI-supported technologies to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Developing your own sci-fi prototypes allows you to apply what you have learned directly and test the feasibility of ideas.
- You position yourself as an active shaper of the future of your company and society.
Methods
Method mix of trainer input, group exercises, discussions, case studies, sci-fi prototyping and future labs. In this workshop, participants can develop ideas together, work on solutions and design innovative concepts for the future. Interdisciplinary collaboration and creative exchange are crucial here.
Recommended for
controllers, executives, decision-makers, CFOs, managing directors, innovation managers, organizational developers.
Previous knowledge of business models, strategic planning and future planning is advantageous.
On-site training together
Start dates and details
16.07.2025
Cologne
Booking number:
36248
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
2 days
Limited number of participants
Wednesday, 16.07.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 17.07.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
16.10.2025
Hamburg
Booking number:
36248
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
2 days
Limited number of participants
Thursday, 16.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 17.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
09.02.2026
Munich
Booking number:
36248
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
2 days
Limited number of participants
Monday, 09.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 10.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
18.06.2026
Düsseldorf
Booking number:
36248
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Days & Times
2 days
Limited number of participants
Thursday, 18.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 19.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Booking number:
36248
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
2 days
Limited number of participants
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Booking number:
36248
€ 1.990,- plus VAT.
€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.
Details
2 days
Limited number of participants
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
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