Historical data to forecast short term future + Graphs and statistics to make predictions
Feasibility Studies
Detailed assessment of the need, value, and practicality of a particular future + Helps determine the most effective
and efficient use of resources
Scenario Writing
Analysing various factors and how their combination would affect the future + Tend to use the ‘best
case’ and ‘worst case’ method
Simulation Games
Similar to a role-play, where participants represent a role within a situation, and improvise their interactions
+ Shows the processes, stereotypes, and perspectives that may influence futures