Creating Think Tanks and Forward-Looking Structures within Organizations
Establishing dedicated teams or structures within organizations to generate innovative ideas, anticipate future trends, and provide strategic insights for long-term planning and decision-making.
On-the-Job Training
Providing on-the-job training and learning opportunities within the workplace to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to job roles and responsibilities
Networking of Specialists and Experts
Facilitating connections and collaborations among professionals and experts in various fields to share knowledge and expertise
Designing Policy and Technology Maps
Developing visual representations of policy and technology landscapes to aid in decision-making and strategic planning processes
Visioning
A vision serves as a comprehensive portrayal of the organization’s desired future, aligning its forces and strategic resources towards realizing that vision. Put simply, all orientations, strategies, plans, and actions within the organization are directed towards achieving this envisioned future. Therefore, selecting the appropriate perspective is paramount. A key characteristic of a sound vision is […]
Creating Future Scenarios
Scenarios, a primary outcome of future research endeavors, provide organizations with a glimpse into the environment they may encounter in the future, enabling them to prepare accordingly from today. By envisioning potential future landscapes, organizations can assess whether their goals and strategies align with anticipated developments and whether they are poised to achieve the required […]
Situation Analysis and Complications Diagnosis
Problem-solving involves assessing the gap between the current state and the desired state of an organization. This evaluation informs decisions about the necessity and location of changes within the system. The first step towards initiating change and transformation is gaining a thorough understanding and recognition of the organization’s current situation, which necessitates an appropriate model […]
Developing Strategic Plans and Action Plans
Having a strategic plan is essential for any organization. However, strategic plans are sometimes left unimplemented and forgotten on managers’ shelves. To ensure the effective operationalization of strategic plans, several key considerations must be taken into account during their formulation. One crucial requirement is the active involvement of stakeholders in the strategic planning process, along […]