Algorithm

Foresight Dictionary algorithm

Definition A step-by-step procedure or set of rules designed to perform a specific task or solve a particular problem, especially in computing and mathematics. Example Google Search: The PageRank algorithm, developed by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1996, revolutionised web search by ranking web pages based on their importance and relevance. This algorithm became … Read more

Blind Spot Analysis

Foresight Dictionary blind spot analysis

Definition Blind spot analysis is a strategic foresight technique used to identify and examine areas of ignorance, misconceptions, or overlooked factors in an organisation’s or individual’s understanding of a situation, market, or future scenario. It aims to uncover hidden risks, opportunities, and biases that might otherwise go unnoticed in decision-making processes. Example Business school staples: … Read more

Co-creation & Collaboration

Hi I am writing a dictionary of foresight, or futures thinking, terminologies. Please provide information for me on the following topic, under the headings provided. Name Definition Example (of this term in a real world or historic situation) Questions to ask yourself (so that a person can develop or understand this phrase) Tools (which futures thinking or business model or tool applies here) Humour or popular media (can you give me interesting, humorous, or examples from popular media on this term) Quote (can you give me a list of quotations from people IRL about this word. Bonus points if the quotes are from women or people of color.) Foresight Dictionary co-creation

Definition Co-creation and collaboration in foresight and futures thinking refer to the process of bringing together diverse stakeholders, experts, and participants to jointly envision, design, and shape possible futures. This approach emphasises shared ownership, collective intelligence, and the integration of multiple perspectives to create more robust and inclusive future scenarios. Example South Africa and the … Read more