Predicting the future: Building resilience through foresight methods to defend against future change

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Organizations are in a constant struggle to predict the future, and be able to identify and jump on opportunities before they arise for the competition. This review looks at a three-layer framework that looks to aid the prediction and analysis of trends.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2020), "Predicting the future: Building resilience through foresight methods to defend against future change", Strategic Direction, Vol. 36 No. 7, pp. 9-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-04-2020-0060