Backcasting in the management arena: Looking in the rear view mirror from your destination

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Backcasting provides a useful tool for those involved in strategic planning in a complex and unpredictable business environment.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists, and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "Backcasting in the management arena: Looking in the rear view mirror from your destination", Strategic Direction, Vol. 35 No. 6, pp. 18-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-03-2019-0050