This module is the seventh in an inservice education series for extension professionals that consists of seven independent training modules. It provides information and exercises on working with extension's publics to achieve a proactive stance toward the future through projecting future conditions, analyzing trends, and inventing futures. The module's six units cover techniques for futures perspectives, anticipatory learning, projection and forecasting, prevention and adaptation, invention and creation, and selecting techniques for futures perspectives. The 12-hour module consists of four major parts. The sourcebook includes a concise, readable synopsis of the content, objectives, a selected annotated bibliography (47 items), and a list of 99 references. The leader's guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to conduct the workshop and suggestions for use of the other parts. Preliminary and follow-up activities are described, as well as those to take place during the workshop. The learner's packet includes materials to be used during the workshop. The last section lists instructional aids--posters and videotapes--and provides TIP (Theory in Practice) sheets and masters for producing overhead transparencies. (YLB)