Disentangling strategic foresight? A critical analysis of the term building on the pioneering work of Richard Slaughter

摘要

The use of the term 'Strategic Foresight' is broad and prolific in current academic discourse. With a growth in its use, confusion as to the definition and application of the concept has emerged. This paper seeks to disentangle the sometimes contradictory and misapplied usage of the term. Research into the definition, nature and measurement of strategic foresight is scarce. However, its use as a descriptive term is widespread and abundant.The paper seeks to distill key insights as they relate to the term based on an interpretation of Richard Slaughter's earlier works in the context of more recent publications. It found that the term has been described as an individual ability, a process or activity. The paper concludes by proposing a definition and conceptual model of strategic foresight. The paper also describes the significant influence of Slaughter's work on the work of the author.