Managing the Future: A Guide to Forecasting and Strategic Planning in the 21st Century

Stephen M. Millett

ISBN 10: 1908009489 / ISBN 13: 9781908009487

Published by Triarchy Press, 2011

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288 pages. 9.60x6.70x0.80 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Managing the Future: A Guide to Forecasting and Strategic Planning in the 21st Century
• Publisher: Triarchy Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908009489
• ISBN 13: 9781908009487
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.46 kilograms

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Synopsis

Equipping your organization for an uncertain future is a daunting task. If you're already over-stretched dealing with the pressures of today - it can seem like an impossible one. But building future planning into your everyday practices is not only vital - it's eminently doable. And who better to show us how than Stephen Millett - historian, futurist and management consultant for three decades? Managing the Future offers a straightforward and pragmatic approach to strategic planning. It takes an honest look at the limitations of forecasting, and shows (through real-life examples and a wealth of experience) how managers can best use a variety of futuring methods, including scenarios, horizon scanning and trend monitoring. Dr. Millett first outlines his Five Futuring Principles: they provide a clear theoretical framework for preparing an organization for the future. He then takes us through the practical steps involved in managing a forward-facing organization, including managing "futuring" (the external-to-internal process of scanning the environment to anticipate the trends that will affect your organization) and "visioning" (realizing the internal mission, values, aspirations and goals of an organization and its management, and then turning your organization outward to face the world).

About the Author

Stephen M. Millett received his bachelor's degree from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) and his MA and Ph.D. degrees in history from The Ohio State University. He served as an officer in the US Air Force before joining the professional staff at the Battelle Memorial Institute in 1979. During his 27-year career at Battelle, Dr. Millett became an internationally respected technology forecaster and futurist. He managed over 100 major futuring and visioning projects for corporate, non-profit, R&D and government clients in North America, Europe, India, and East Asia. He retired in 2006 and founded his own research and consulting company, Futuring Associates LLC. He is also a faculty member in the MBA program at Franklin University. Dr. Millett served as a member of the State Board of Education in Ohio from 2003 to 2010.