Futures Thinking and Organizational Policy
Case Studies for Managing Rapid Change in Technology, Globalization and Workforce Diversity
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This book proposes that organizational policies are what ensure the institutionalization and sustainability of futures thinking in organizations. It presents several case studies from corporations and other institutions that describe effective use of foresight methods and internal policies to respond to rapid change. The case studies address changing trends in technology, globalization and/or workforce diversity, and the impact on the economic and political well-being of the organization. The editors also develop an organizational capability maturity model for futures thinking as well as providing questions for discussion that promote critical review of each case chapter. This book will inform scholars and organizational leaders how best to utilize foresight methodologies and organizational policies to sustain successful management strategies within futures thinking organizations.
Chapter 9 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
This book proposes that organizational policies are what ensure the institutionalization and sustainability of futures thinking in organizations. It presents several case studies from corporations and other institutions that describe effective use of foresight methods and internal policies to respond to rapid change. The case studies address changing trends in technology, globalization and/or workforce diversity, and the impact on the economic and political well-being of the organization. The editors also develop an organizational capability maturity model for futures thinking as well as providing questions for discussion that promote critical review of each case chapter. This book will inform scholars and organizational leaders how best to utilize foresight methodologies and organizational policies to sustain successful management strategies within futures thinking organizations.
Chapter 9 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
First book that can serve as main text for courses dealing with future-oriented leadership Specifies how to sustain effective foresight methodologies that will spell success for futures thinking organizations Offers a matrix for successfully building a future-thinking organization
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Deborah A. Schreiber
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“In a world marked by increased complexity and non-predictability, the use of futures within corporations is more important than ever. Schreiber and Berge’s (editors) book is an excellent contribution to both practical and conceptual discussions on how and why organizations need foresight and futures thinking. This book represents a unique presentation of highly interesting cases around the globe. For those of you who are interested in how to use futures within organizational policy building, this book is an outstanding contribution to the field and comes high on the “must-read” list.” (Dr. Erik F. Øverland, President World Futures Studies Federation, WFSF)
“Simply the best contemporary collection of best practices and international case studies on futures thinking in organisations. Must-read for all who want to institutionalise foresight practices.” (Rene Rohrbeck, Professor and Leading Industry Expert, Aarhus University)
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