Mariel Mading

Project: Enabling Foresight Readiness: Exploring the Role of the Practitioner Through Multiple Lenses

Are organizations truly ready to embrace the future? This research explores the concept of foresight readiness—an organization's ability to anticipate and navigate an uncertain world—through the lens of practitioners. By examining the role of learning, change management, and marketing in embedding foresight within organizations, the study sheds light on the critical conditions needed for success. How can organizations cultivate a culture of futures literacy? What barriers prevent foresight adoption? And how can strategic communication make foresight an essential tool rather than an abstract concept?

Whether you're a practitioner, policymaker, or business leader, this research provides actionable insights to drive long-term strategic adaptability. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of foresight, and how to make it work for your organization.

Mariel Mading is an experienced professional with a strong background in program development, cultural programming, and event management, currently serving as the Manager of Professional & Workforce Learning and Innovation at the University of Guelph. With over three years of experience in various roles, she has managed significant initiatives across education and culture sectors.

Mariel has experience as a Nature Interpreter at the Royal Botanical Gardens, where she designed educational programs to foster critical thinking in youth and adults. Mariel's skills include teamwork, analytical thinking, relationship development, financial management, and communication, all of which she applies to ensure the success of her projects and programs.