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Beyond Strategic Planning: A Foresight Toolkit for Decision Makers

by California 100; School of International Futures

Published | 2023

Navigating civic space futures

Summary

"Beyond Strategic Planning" equips leaders with the skills and tools necessary to apply strategic foresight to navigate uncertainty and prepare for transformative futures.

Why read

Civic space actors will find this toolkit invaluable as it democratises foresight practices, enabling them to anticipate societal changes, engage communities in shaping desired futures, and foster equitable, sustainable, and innovative approaches to governance and collaboration.

Description

This toolkit introduces strategic foresight as a critical tool for long-term decision-making in an era of uncertainty. It offers a pragmatic, participatory approach to understanding future challenges and opportunities, empowering organisations and governments to adopt transformative practices that address complex systemic issues. Through tools, case studies, and exercises, readers can explore scenarios, engage stakeholders, and cultivate the capacity for intergenerationally fair decision-making.

The toolkit practical methods for imagining alternative futures, building resilience, and fostering participatory engagement across diverse organisations and communities.

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