futurethinking

Knowing the future

Provides the knowledge for managing change
Identifies threats and opportunities
Frames possible and probable futures and their implications
Informs strategic planning & product development

Research:

Quantitative
Qualitative
Delphi studies
Horizon scanning
Literature searches

Analyses:

Quantitative trend analyses
Qualitative trend analyses
Cross-impact analysis
Causal layered analysis
Morphological analysis
Precursor analysis
Scenario development
Force field analysis

Forecasting:

Trend forecasting
Projections

Creating the future

Sets the vision for the organisation
Defines the preferred future for the organisation
Draws roadmaps to that preferred future
Determines the strategic agenda

Visioning:

Brainstorming/Imagination
Creative imagery
Synectics (Excursions into the future)
Scenario planning
Backcasting
Roadmapping