Posted for Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Johann Greef's presentation was fascinating. The tasks he gave us to complete was also helpful in terms of learning to complete groupwork and looking at "problems" from different positions and points of view. The task with the string tied around our hands was all about thinking outside of the box, besides being entertaining. In his notes he states that, "Nobody has a crystal ball with which they can predict the future. People will often say that senario planning is a waste of effort. However, by doing this we are actively trying to create our own future. As we consider possibilities, it will be easier for us to adapt our strategies to meet the challenges of the future." I sincerely believe that scenario planning is one way of planning for the future. Without it we simply amble along aimlessly, allowing things to happen to us without an attempt at anticipating them. Johan's living organisation, therefore, becomes a "learning" organisation through plannning for the future.
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The following article proved useful on this topic, accessed on the Emerald Database:
ReplyDeleteThe Art of Managing for the Future: Leadership of Turbulence
Author(s): Prof. David A Lane, Mr. Martin Down
Source: Management Decision; Volume: 48 Issue: 4; 2010