Strategic Foresight Primer
This report provides a comprehensive guide on strategic foresight, emphasizing its importance in policymaking under uncertain conditions and offering practical methods for its implementation.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Inspire Debate Engage and Accelerate Action, European Commission |
| Authors: | Angela Wilkinson |
| Page count: | 40 pages |
Methods
The research method used in the report is a combination of literature review, expert analysis, and practical experience in strategic foresight. It involves the examination of existing foresight practices, methodologies, and their application in policymaking.
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Key Insights
The Strategic Foresight Primer is a guide for policymakers to navigate 'TUNA' conditions—Turbulence, Uncertainty, Novelty, and Ambiguity—by using strategic foresight. It explains the concept, methods, and benefits of strategic foresight, which helps in anticipating future challenges and opportunities. The primer, authored by Angela Wilkinson, is not a substitute for literature or practitioner work in the field but aims to make strategic foresight more accessible and actionable for a broader audience. It encourages a shift from knowing to learning, using storytelling and systems thinking to engage with the future and develop shared insights. The report also discusses the role of strategic foresight practitioners, the various methodologies available, and the importance of purposeful design and collaboration in the foresight process.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | backcasting | design futures. | espashome | governance | innovation | policy gaming | policymaking | politics | scenario planning | storytelling | strategic foresight | systems thinking | tuna conditions | visioning