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This work aims to outline the anticipatory techniques that Extension can utilize for effective change management.

May 28, 2026

The Steps for Futuring

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This work aims to outline the anticipatory techniques that Extension can utilize for effective change management.
Identifying and monitoring environmental factors
Analyzing internal and external assumptions
Creating multiple future scenarios
Enhanced readiness of program champions and staff for predicted changes
Improved use of futuring results for ongoing program enhancement
Development of actionable forecasts and issue briefs

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Futuring has the potential of providing Extension with options for viable change using the anticipatory techniques of: 1) scanning and monitoring the environment; 2) analyzing internal and external assumptions; 3) creating multiple scenarios around emerging issue areas; 4) developing forecasts; 5) writing issue briefs; 6) assuring program champions, faculty and staff are ready to address predicted changes; and, 7) using the results of futuring to inform continual improvement. Let's have the courage and ambition to change yesterday's logic and take a look at the steps needed to adopt anticipatory techniques for Extension.

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