The application of future-oriented technology analysis (FTA) to law: the...
AbstractPurpose – This paper seeks to propose the application of future-oriented technology analysis (FTA) to law. As law traditionally reacts after events and is resistant to change and...
View ArticleLinking territorial foresight and urban planning
AbstractPurpose – This article aims to show the opportunity and benefits of linking territorial foresight tools to urban planning procedures. Additionally, it suggests ways to reinforce the scenario...
View ArticleBackcasting scenarios for Finland 2050 of low emissions
AbstractPurpose – The objective of this paper is to present an example on how futures studies methodologies, especially backcasting, can be used to assist public policy formulation. Backcasting is...
View ArticleComplexity science approaches to the application foresight
AbstractPurpose – This paper aims to present an exploration of recent work in complexity theory to explain why and how disruptive events happen in systems and how responses could be better,...
View ArticleA problem-oriented categorisation of FTA-methods for transport planning
AbstractPurpose – As in other socio-technical fields, future-oriented technology analysis (FTA) methods are used in transport planning to provide knowledge for decision-making. Potential effects of...
View ArticleFTA break new ground in response to grand challenges
AbstractPurpose – This Guest Editorial aims to demonstrate the diversity of application fields in which FTA methods are being used and to offer a glimpse into possible consequences that grand...
View ArticleSense making, futures work and the global emergency
AbstractPurpose - The purpose of this paper is to discuss and take forward several themes in two earlier papers by Ogilvy and Miller. After summarising their main points it considers different...
View ArticleHumanity 3000: A comparative analysis of methodological approaches to...
AbstractPurpose - Based on a report to the non-profit organization, The Foundation for the Future, this article reviews methodological approaches to forecasting the long-term future. This is not an...
View ArticleStrategic Foresight and Environmental Uncertainty: A Research Agenda
AbstractPurpose - Purpose – The main purpose of this paper is to promote further systematic inquiry into the field of strategic foresight. We carefully re-examine the notion of environmental...
View ArticleForesight styles assessment: a valid and reliable measure of dimensions of...
AbstractPurpose - The Foresight Styles Assessment (Dian 2009; Gary 2008, 2009) was regarded as an important empirical measure and dimension of a strategy level leader’s dominant and back-up styles of...
View ArticleWeb-based Horizon Scanning: Concepts and Practice
AbstractPurpose - In this review, we first define horizon scanning and then outline the general approach currently employed by many organisations using Web-based resources. We then discuss the benefits...
View ArticleSense making, futures work and the global emergency
AbstractPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss and take forward several themes in two earlier papers by Ogilvy and Miller. After summarising their main points it seeks to consider different...
View ArticleHumanity 3000: a comparative analysis of methodological approaches to...
AbstractPurpose – Based on a report to the non-profit organization, The Foundation for the Future, this article aims to review methodological approaches to forecasting the long-term future....
View ArticleStrategic foresight and environmental uncertainty: a research agenda
AbstractPurpose – The main purpose of this article is to promote further systematic inquiry into the field of strategic foresight. It carefully aims to re-examine the notion of environmental...
View ArticleForesight styles assessment: a valid and reliable measure of dimensions of...
AbstractPurpose – The foresight styles assessment (FSA) was regarded as an important empirical measure and dimension of a strategy level leader's dominant and back-up styles of engaging with matters...
View ArticleWeb-based horizon scanning: concepts and practice
AbstractPurpose – In this review, the aim is first to define horizon scanning and then outline the general approach currently employed by many organisations using web-based resources. It then aims to...
View ArticleThe depth of the horizon: Searching, Scanning and Widening Horizons
AbstractPurpose - This essay introduces horizon-scanning as an approach fundamental to most foresight studies.Design/methodology/approach - The essay combines a general review of the topic with an...
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