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About This Project

Purpose, methodology, and credits

Building Capacity for Strategic Foresight

In rapidly changing times, the ability to anticipate and prepare for multiple futures becomes a critical organizational capability. This microsite provides accessible tools for developing that capacity.

Democratize Foresight

Make strategic foresight tools accessible to teams and organizations of all sizes

Enable Collaboration

Provide structured frameworks for diverse teams to explore futures together

Accelerate Learning

Reduce the time from foresight theory to practical application in real contexts

Scale Impact

Build organizational capacity for navigating uncertainty and complexity

Our Approach

Practical Foresight

We focus on methods that can be learned quickly and applied immediately. Rather than academic theory, these tools are designed for practitioners who need to make better decisions under uncertainty.

Guided Learning

  • • Step-by-step interactive exercises
  • • Built-in tips and best practices
  • • Progressive complexity
  • • Immediate feedback

Collaborative Design

  • • Team-friendly formats
  • • Exportable results
  • • Shareable insights
  • • Workshop-ready materials

Evidence-Based Methods

All exercises are based on proven methodologies from leading foresight practitioners and research institutions. We adapt academic frameworks for practical use while maintaining their rigor.

Horizon Scanning

Based on UK Government Office for Science methodology, adapted for organizational use with STEEP+V framework integration.

Scenario Planning

Draws from Shell's pioneering work, Global Business Network practices, and Three Horizons framework from International Futures Forum.

Credits & Acknowledgments

Methodology Sources

Horizon Scanning: UK Government Office for Science, European Environment Agency, Singapore Centre for Strategic Futures

Scenario Planning: Shell International, Global Business Network, Oxford Scenarios Programme, International Futures Forum

STEEP+V Framework: Environmental scanning methodology enhanced with Values dimension from futures research community

Design & Development

Interface Design: Built with accessibility and collaboration in mind, following modern web standards and inclusive design principles

Technical Implementation: Developed using Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS for optimal performance and maintainability

User Experience: Informed by design thinking methodologies and user research with foresight practitioners

Open Source & Attribution

This project is released under the MIT License. All educational materials are available under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

We encourage adaptation and remixing of these tools for educational and organizational use. Please maintain attribution to original methodology sources and this implementation.

Contributing: Feedback, suggestions, and contributions are welcome. This is a living resource that improves through community input.