Descrizione
Who the masterclass is for
This masterclass is designed for professionals and practitioners who want to deepen their ability to work with complex change and long-term transformation. It is particularly relevant for:
- futures practitioners and foresight professionals
- researchers and academics
- consultants and facilitators
- organizational leaders and managers
- coaches and trainers
- representatives of NGOs, foundations, and public institutions
Participants will gain a practical and widely used framework for understanding systemic change, facilitating dialogue about the future, and developing strategic pathways toward transformation.
Bill Sharpe
Bill Sharpe is a co-founder of Future Stewards, the home of the Three Horizons Hub, working to build a regenerative future where we meet the needs of all life to flourish within the means of the planet. He is a member of H3Uni and the International Futures Forum with whom he works to build a global commons of futures practice for transformative change.
He was a research lab director at Hewlett Packard for fifteen years, where he pioneered new technologies in mobile and pervasive computing. On leaving HP, he co-founded a specialist innovation consultancy creating new digital products for international clients and launching two start-ups. Since then he has undertaken a wide range of technology strategy, research and innovation consulting for international clients in both the public and commercial sectors.
Bill Sharpe is also the author of the influential book Three Horizons: The Patterning of Hope, which explores how individuals and communities can engage with uncertainty and participate in shaping better futures.
Agenda (indicative)
Complesso di Donnaregina
Largo Donnaregina 1 – Napoli, Italy
9:30 — Welcome coffee and registration
10:00 – 13:00
Being with the patterns of complexity
Introduction to the Three Horizons framework
Exploring systemic change and transition dynamics
Interactive exercises and facilitated dialogue
13:00 — Lunch
14:00 – 16:30
Participating in the Patterning of Hope
Applying the Three Horizons method
Group work and practical case exploration
Reflection and discussion
16:30 — Closing session
Fees
Standard fee: €590. Early bird (by August 15th): € 490_
The fee includes: participation in the masterclass, materials, language assistance, coffee break and lunch, and access to the related conference activities.
Discounts (on standard fee)
- IIF Basic Membership: –10%
- IIF Advanced Membership: –15%
- Under-30 participants: –30%
