Author: H. Buchen, Irving

Source: Foresight - The journal of future studies, strategic thinking and policy, Volume 7, Number 6, 2005 , pp. 3-7(5)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

Purpose â–“ <IT>To present the degree to which futurists (inadvertently perhaps) encourage future avoidance or deflection.</IT> Design/methodology/approach â–“ <IT>Identifies instances and examples of future deflection and avoidance attributable to the misplaced zeal of forecasters.</IT> Findings â–“ <IT>Proposes five strategies futurists can use to turn avoidance into acceptance.</IT> Originality/value â–“ <IT>To call attention to the negative impacts of forecasters and forecasts on audiences and to suggest ways to eliminate or limit such audience alienation.</IT>

Keywords: Forward planning; Time study

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2005-01-01

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