K Ahmed, Pervaiz and Mahendhiran Sanggaran, Nair and Vaithilingam, Santha and Teow, Hui Hui (2024) Holistic framing of the future: the 4F foresight framework. Working Paper. Sunway Institute for Global Strategy and Competitiveness (Sunway IGSC), Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
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This paper introduces the 4F framework as a comprehensive guide for conducting foresight exercises in today’s fast-paced and unpredictable environment, where the status quo is constantly being challenged. The necessity of foresight exercises is emphasized at the beginning, outlining their significance in navigating the complexities of modern change. The framework is built around four pivotal elements: Forensics, Forecasting, Future-Sighting, and Future-Proofing, each serving as a fundamental phase in the foresight process. The paper unpacks each element, highlighting specific tools and methodologies applicable within their scope. It stresses the iterative nature of moving through these stages, with continuous feedback loops enhancing the process’s efficacy. Furthermore, it explores how each element ties into future horizons, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of how past and present dynamics inform future possibilities. Lastly, the paper emphasizes the importance of recognizing transitions to achieve envisioned futures, framing the management of transitions as a critical component of successful foresight planning. This document serves not only as a guide to the practice of foresight but also as a call to action for adopting a more holistic and forward-thinking decision-making to create readiness for the future.
| Item Type: | Monograph (Working Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | 4F framework; forensics; forecasting; future-sighting; future-proofing |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory |
| Divisions: | Sunway University > Sunway Business School [formerly Sunway University Business School until 2023] Sunway University > Sunway Business School [formerly Sunway University Business School until 2023] > Dept. Management Sunway University > University Centres [formerly School of Interdisciplinary Studies until 2023] > Institute for Global Strategy & Competitiveness |
| Depositing User: | Ms Yong Yee Chan |
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| Date Deposited: | 19 Oct 2026 06:59 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Oct 2026 06:59 |
| URI: | http://repository.sunway.edu.my/id/eprint/3609 |
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