Author: Richardson, Jacques

Source: Foresight - The journal of future studies, strategic thinking and policy, Volume 11, Number 3, 2009 , pp. 56-66(11)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - <IT>The objective of this paper is to probe the extent of confidence and trust in oneself, in others, and in the future when devising plans and strategy.</IT> <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - <IT>The paper evokes specific incidents, past and present, marking the bases of confidence sustained, abandoned, or disregarded.</IT> <B>Findings</B> - <IT>This paper presents examples of outcomes that may be overlaid on readers' current exercises in planning or scenario development.</IT> <B>Originality/value</B> - <IT>This is an example of the continuing value of analyses in retrostrategy: understanding how/why a future-oriented scheme is succeeding, failing, or having indifferent effect.</IT>

Keywords: Management strategy; Trust

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14636680910963945

Publication date: 2009-05-29

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