The future of planning or, planning by futurists
Our new research initiative NonprofitNext and recently published monograph Convergence: How Five Trends Will Reshape the Social Sector has inspired a lot of talk about how to prepare for a future.
We are clear that the trends we study will have a profound impact on the sector’s work but we don’t know how they will evolve, interact, and respond to other economic, social and political developments. What can a thoughtful leader do in this constantly changing landscape?
One thing is certain: traditional strategic planning with its 3-5 year timeframe is not up to muster in this dynamic environment. That’s why we created Real-Time Strategic Planning to create an atmosphere where futurists can flourish.
