Future-Oriented Technology Analysis. Strategic Intelligence for an Innovative Economy.

Cagnin, Cristiano et al. (Eds.)

ISBN 10: 3540688099 / ISBN 13: 9783540688099

Published by Berlin, Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer., 2008

1st ed. 2008. VIII, 169 p. Hardcover. Gestempelt/Stamped. Online access with purchase: Springer. Sprache: Englisch. Seller Inventory # 758NB

Synopsis:

The application of foresight to address the challenges of uncertainty and rapid change has grown dramatically in the past decade. In that period, the techniques have been greatly refined and the scope has been broadened to encompass future-oriented technology analysis (FTA) and more recently, the concept and practice of strategic intelligence. FTA addresses directly the longer-term future through the active and continuous development of visions, and pathways to realise these visions. It is increasingly seen as a valuable management and policy tool complementing, and extending further into the future, classical strategy, planning, and decision-making approaches. This book charts the development of FTA and provides the first coherent description and analysis of its practical application and impact in the worlds of business, government, education and research in both advanced and developing countries. It draws on papers addressing the application of FTA around the globe which were presented at the Second International Seville Seminar in September 2006. The insights and practical experience will be invaluable for company managers, government ministers and officials, researchers and academics with responsibilities for effective planning and decision-making in an increasingly turbulent and unpredictable world.

From the Back Cover:

The application of foresight to address the challenges of uncertainty and rapid change has grown dramatically in the past decade. In that period, the techniques have been greatly refined and the scope has been broadened to encompass future-oriented technology analysis (FTA) and more recently, the concept and practice of strategic intelligence.

FTA addresses directly the longer-term future through the active and continuous development of visions, and pathways to realise these visions. It is increasingly seen as a valuable management and policy tool complementing, and extending further into the future, classical strategy, planning, and decision-making approaches.

This book charts the development of FTA and provides the first coherent description and analysis of its practical application and impact in the worlds of business, government, education and research in both advanced and developing countries. It draws on papers addressing the application of FTA around the globe which were presented at the Second International Seville Seminar in September 2006.

The insights and practical experience will be invaluable for company managers, government ministers and officials, researchers and academics with responsibilities for effective planning and decision-making in an increasingly turbulent and unpredictable world.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Future-Oriented Technology Analysis. ...
Publisher: Berlin, Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer.
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition