Key Concepts in Foresight Methodology
What are the basic elements of foresight methodology?
- A holistic view
- Creativity
- Participation and Cohesion
- Pre-eminence of process over product
- Convergence-divergence
- Purpose Construction
What are the major phases of foresight methodology development?
- Normative
- Definitional
- Strategic Confrontation and Feasibility
- Strategic Assessment and Feasibility
Within the normative phase, what are the two main moments?
The design of the desirable future and the logical profile of the future.
Which foresight phase includes
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