The Capacity of Strategic Foresight Techniques in Achieving Strategic Response through the mediating effect Strategic agility-An Analytical Study of the Opinions of Senior Leaders The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

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Lecturer. Mawed Kadhim Jaber

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In the dynamic landscape of business and governance, the symbiotic relationship between strategic foresight and strategic response emerges as a cornerstone of success. Strategic foresight serves as the lens through which organizations and decision-makers navigate the uncertainties of tomorrow, illuminating potential paths and pitfalls on the horizon. It entails the deliberate and systematic exploration of future possibilities, trends, and disruptions, enabling stakeholders to anticipate emerging challenges and opportunities proactively. Strategic response, on the other hand, embodies the agility and adaptability required to effectively address the insights gleaned from strategic foresight. It encompasses the timely and decisive actions taken in response to changing circumstances, leveraging foresight-driven intelligence to chart a course of action that aligns with organizational goals and objectives. The interplay between strategic foresight and strategic response is akin to a dance of anticipation and action, where foresight provides the music, and response dictates the choreography. Without foresight, response lacks direction, stumbling blindly through the turbulence of uncertainty. Conversely, without a nimble and responsive approach, even the keenest foresight may prove futile, rendered impotent by inertia or indecision. Indeed, strategic foresight fuels the engine of strategic response, empowering decision-makers to navigate complexity with confidence and clarity. By fostering a culture of foresight-driven decision-making, organizations can position themselves not merely to react to change but to shape and capitalize on it, turning uncertainty into opportunity. In essence, the synergy between strategic foresight and strategic response represents a paradigm shift from reactive to proactive management, from survival to thrival in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. It underscores the importance of foresight as a strategic imperative, guiding organizations towards resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth in the face of evolving challenges and opportunities

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Lecturer. Mawed Kadhim Jaber. (2024). The Capacity of Strategic Foresight Techniques in Achieving Strategic Response through the mediating effect Strategic agility-An Analytical Study of the Opinions of Senior Leaders The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The Peerian Journal, 35, 35–49. Retrieved from https://peerianjournal.com/index.php/tpj/article/view/952
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