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A Futurist's Toolbox - Methodologies in Futures Work (PDF)

People have always wanted to get a preview, an early glimpse, of what the future holds. This report first looks briefly at the purpose, principles and approaches to futures work. It then turns to a summary of the key methodologies and their relative strengths and weaknesses. [Hat Tip to TheManager.org]

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John McCallum
John McCallum

Subject(s): Management

Source(s): Cabinet Office: Performance and Innovation Unit

Posted: 2008-03-01

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