MegaStrat Course

Module 1: How to look into the future - Future Literacy
1.0 Module 1 Overview and References
1.1 Strategic foresight as a basis for Strategic Planning in SMEs
1.2 Clarification of the definition of strategic foresight
2 Topics
1.2.1 What is strategic foresight?
1.2.2 Difference between strategic foresight and other terms
1.3 Purpose and importance of longterm foresight for SME’s strategic planning
3 Topics
1.3.1 Purpose of strategic foresight
1.3.2 Differentiation between the three dimensions of strategic foresight
1.3.3 Advantages of strategic foresight for SMEs
1.4 Basic criterias for strategic future scenarios
2 Topics
1.4.1 Basic criterias for scenario planning
1.4.2 Reflection: European Transport Industries
Module 2: How to analyse future research resulte - Potentials
2.0 Module Overview and References
2.1 Why is it important to use foresight methods and to evaluate emerging technologies?
2.2 Types of methods and tools
2.3 Choosing the right methods
2.4 Case Study Examples
Module 3: How to create good Scenarios
3.0 Module 3 Overview and References
3.1 Defining Scenarios
3.2 Finding the right framework conditions
3 Topics
3.2.1 Asking the right questions – or setting a framework
3.2.2 Questions about scenario selection
3.2.3 Writing Process and Timeframe
3.3 Gather Data and Drivers
3.4 Making Scenarios in Detail
1 Topic
3.4.1 Scenario Development
3.5 Scenario Writing Techniques
1 Topic
3.5.1 Scenario Writing Techniques
MODULE 4: How to derive strategic options
4.0 Module Overview and References
4.1 Deriving Strategic Options
1 Topic
4.1.1 Models
4.2 Integrating LTOF principles into the strategic process
2 Topics
4.2.1 Introduction to Long-Term Foresight (LTOF) Principles
4.2.2 Integrating LTOF into strategic planning
4.3 Aligning foresight effort with organizational mission and goals
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1.3.1 Purpose of strategic foresight

MegaStrat Course 1.3 Purpose and importance of longterm foresight for SME’s strategic planning 1.3.1 Purpose of strategic foresight

Purpose of strategic foresight

Wright et al. 2013, describe three purposes for LTOF:

Sensibilisation

Acquisition of a sharpened understanding of everyday processes in order to recognize the connections and logical sequences of events and how the future unfolds.

Breaking down previous thought patterns

Challenges to previous ways of thinking can be broken down, allowing previous perceptions to be reinterpreted and employee mindsets to be changed.

Information for decisions

Improving decision-making to provide more holistic information about strategic decision-making processes.

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