Identify a system to be forecasted and identify what results will be required by the decision makers. Also identify how the decision makers will use the results from the forecast.
Method Method = FORMAT methodology
After the question “Why do we need learn about the future”, now it is time to clarify the “What” do we need to know about the future? It is required to specify the main objectives of the project from the perspective of what is desired to learn about the future, and what we would like to know about the future in order to enhance strategic planning and decision making.
Instructions
- Answer the following question (to be answered by the working team):
- What do we need to know about the future?
- This question has to have the system to be forecasted (STFSTF = System to be forecasted ) as the central component.
- During the first working session, clarify and formulate the decision criteria for the STFSTF = System to be forecasted .
- These questions need to be answered in the above mentioned session:
- What is expected by users and beneficiaries as a result of the forecast?
- What question should be answered for decision makers?
- What is the necessary level of detail?
- How do the results need to be presented? (e.g. graphs, charts, report)
- How will these results be used by users and beneficiaries?
- Will the results of the forecast be used for other purposes? Which ones?
- What is the approximate time span when a result may be used?
- Where are the results going to be useful?
- Who is going to use the results of the forecast?
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