Strategic Foresight - The Power of
Standing in the Future
Mental Models - The Way We Look at Things
Mental Model 1 is how we see the world around us today and tends to have a strong historical and “now” component. This type of model is used as the basis for making forecast projections - but is inherently flawed because it is always based upon dated information.
Mental Model 2 is a picture of how we see the world in 5 - 10 years time. This model is not conceived by crystal-ball gazing. Mental Model 2 is constructed upon the basis of some serious research into trends, technological developments, demographic change patterns and expert opinion. Scenarios are developed as a result of this research and create a future view from which a position today can be backcast. The backcast pathway forms the basis for forward strategic planning - i.e. strategic foresight based planning.
NEXT Corporation is a global networked business dedicated to fostering continuous innovation which promotes business success. The NEXT team has strong research and facilitation skills. NEXT uses scenario planning, future proofing, strategic foresight, and smart implementation management tools, processes and strategies which have been developed in association with our clients.