Scanning and sensing the environment are crucial to identify trends and triggers that alert us to actions we need to take.
It is the process of identifying new forces, products, technologies, or methodologies that could disrupt the organization enough to warrant changes in the vision, strategic plan, or any projects supporting these.
Assessing Disruption
Periodically, usually on an annual basis, we need to look at the world and our place in it. We need to determine which changes will force us to respond with changes in current or planned actions, or with changes in our long-term view of the future. We need to be alert for triggers that require immediate attention, and we need to know what actions to take.
Discovering Opportunities
It is important to view change as potential opportunities for the organization. We use vision and foresight to recognize opportunities that move the organization forward.
Assessing Vision Impact
Big disruptions may have big impacts to your organization’s vision. You must understanding whether and how much the vision must change based on changes in the environment. If change impacts our vision, we must respond very quickly to modify our vision and keep it real. Managing actions follows.