environmental-scanning-foresight

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Environmental scanning and foresight helps organizations anticipate change by systematically monitoring external trends, detecting weak signals before they become obvious, and preparing for multiple possible futures. This skill guides you through PESTLE analysis, horizon scanning, scenario development, and early warning systems to inform strategic planning and adaptive decision-making.

Trigger phrases: "environmental scan", "horizon scanning", "PESTLE analysis", "weak signals", "scenario planning", "strategic foresight", "futures", "emerging trends", "early warning", "signposts"

Environmental scanning is the systematic collection and analysis of information about external forces, events, and trends. Foresight extends this by using scanning results to anticipate plausible futures and prepare adaptive strategies.

Use when scanning external trends for strategic planning, monitoring PESTLE forces (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental), detecting weak signals (early indicators of change), planning scenarios for multiple futures, setting signposts and indicators for early warning, or when user mentions environmental scanning, horizon scanning, trend analysis, scenario planning, strategic foresight, futures thinking, or emerging issues monitoring. Source: lyndonkl/claude.

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