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Donna Dupont
Donna Dupont is the Founder/Chief Strategist for Purple Compass and is part of the design faculty at the Canadian Forces College. Donna brings skills and insights developed over 20 years working with leaders in healthcare, emergency management, military, public policy and strategic planning.
Her work focus’ on building anticipatory and adaptive leadership capabilities to navigate a complex and uncertain world. Her aim is to use strategic foresight and design methodologies to address environmental security threats, public safety, and support force protection to ensure fit for purpose in potential future operating environments.
Donna holds a Master of Design (MDES) in Strategic Foresight & Innovation from OCAD University. She is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists and is on the Advisory/Editorial Board for the Canadian Journal of Emergency Management.
Tension Podcast Ep. 9: Shadows of Byzantium
In this episode, Donna Dupont interviews Dr. Oliver Jones to discuss “Breakthrough: Shadows of Byzantium”,…
Tension Podcast Ep. 8: Project Inner Alliance – Designing a social impact game focusing on cultural evolution, inclusivity and team cohesion
Our host Donna Dupont interviews Kassie Miedema to discuss the power of social impact games…
Tension Podcast Ep. 7: The Bold and Messy Roller-coaster Ride of Design Education for Military Officers
Our host Donna Dupont interviews an international military design panel – Dr. Florian Andresen, Dr.…
Tension Podcast Ep. 6: Should We Play or Should We Learn? Reflections on the Tension Behind Serious Games in Defence and Security
Our host Donna Dupont interviews Philippe Beaulieu-Brossard and Scott DeJong to discuss the world of…
Tension Podcast Ep. 5 – Forecasting Vs. Foresight
Host Philippe Beaulieu-Brossard in conversation with guests Balkan Devlen and Donna Dupont, engaging the tensions…
Member of the Month: Donna Dupont
AOD’s Member of the Month: Donna Dupont is the Founder/Chief Strategist for Purple Compass and…