CULTIVATING ANTICIPATORY CAPABILITIES FOR LEARNERS AND LEADERS THROUGH FUTURES DESIGN, FORESIGHT AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP.
This site samples Nicklas' work and content.
Photo: Alexander Haakonsson, THIS Conference on Future Stories & Engagement, 2021
ABOUT
FUTURES DESIGNER, ADVISOR, AUTHOR, FACILITATOR, CURATOR, EDUCATOR & CHANGE MAKER.
Nicklas is the UNESCO Co-Chair in Futures Capabilities, a Senior Advisor, heading Arts and Culture, and a board member at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies. Additionally, he serves as Faculty at Parsons School of Design in Paris and is the educational lead for Teach the Future in Denmark
He advances futures literacy and foresight with learners and leaders by integrating the disciplines across education, public policy, philanthropy, cultural, and intergovernmental institutions. From innovative educational programs and publications to organisational strategy and experience design, he emphasizes the vital role of art and culture in nurturing imagination.
His approach is centered on practical application and advocacy through a mission-driven portfolio that encompasses four interconnected missions: conducting research in futures and leadership, incorporating futures thinking into education, into public policy and governance, and democratizing futures through public engagement, arts and culture.