Thinking in Categories of Multivariant Future

Complex and implicit issues of utilizing scenario method in strategic planning are considered. Special emphasis is placed on a gap between future visions and related actions of politicians and business actors that prevents efficient decision-making on the national level. Authors not only reveal exi...

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Main Authors: Eckard Minx, Ewald Bohlke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Research University Higher School of Economics 2008-12-01
Series:Foresight and STI Governance
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Online Access:https://foresight-journal.hse.ru/article/view/19438
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Summary:Complex and implicit issues of utilizing scenario method in strategic planning are considered. Special emphasis is placed on a gap between future visions and related actions of politicians and business actors that prevents efficient decision-making on the national level. Authors not only reveal existing contradictions but also attempt to explain their causes and recommend solutions to overcome the problem. They propose an unconventional approach - scenario design of the future. It allows revealing relations between various complex phenomenons, comparing consequences of alternative development pathways and make better decisions. Keywords: strategic planning; strategic thinking; strategic management
ISSN:2500-2597