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Introduction We are entering a season when many groups are thinking about how to advise the next Administration on matters of policy, organization, or both. NAPA is now working on this, specifically addressing the chall…
https://napawash.org/news/can-we-finally-link-foresight-to-policy
Introduction In discussing the value of strategic foresight, it is important to distinguish it from forecasting. Forecasting seeks to predict discrete events in the future. By contrast, strategic foresight seeks to help…
https://napawash.org/news/the-value-of-strategic-foresight
Introduction The demand for measurable outcomes has historically posed an enduring challenge for Strategic Foresight projects both within and beyond governments. As Robert Shea observes in his recent post on Advancing t…
https://napawash.org/news/strategic-foresight-is-a-measurable-activity
Introduction Governing the United States of America does not pause during presidential transitions. Pressing matters – such as the financial crisis, two wars and threats of terrorism during the Bush-Obama transition in …
https://napawash.org/news/the-federal-appointments-process-the-problem-and-our-proposed-solutions
How can strategic foresight be effectively linked to decision making in the federal executive branch? Strategic foresight can inform national policy in the face of profound uncertainty about what lies ahead. It recogniz…
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Introduction Does it make any sense for the government to think long term? We’ve done it before – think about the interstate highway system, the race to the Moon, or the evolution of the Internet. Strategic foresight i…
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Introduction What is NAPA’s Strategic Foresight Panel planning to do? This isn’t the first time NAPA has addressed the topic of creating a strategic foresight capacity for the federal government. But this time there is …
https://napawash.org/news/bringing-strategic-foresight-to-the-fore
Introduction The list of people seeking an audience with newly appointed heads of federal agencies fills up quickly from the moment of confirmation. Included in this list are internal stakeholders within the agency who …
https://napawash.org/news/advice-to-appointees-three-conversations-to-have-right-away
Introduction A strong motivation for political appointees in coming to Washington is the opportunity to positively influence policy – to make a difference. Senior level appointees may bring the expectation of setting a …
https://napawash.org/news/advice-to-new-appointees-how-to-influence-the-policy-agenda
Introduction Over the next several months, the Obama Administration will put together their second term team, with many positions to be filled by new appointees. At the recent annual meeting of the National Academy of P…
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Introduction Most political appointees come to Washington to serve in a programmatic role. They probably already are familiar with the policy orientations of key interest groups involved in that programmatic area. Howev…
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Introduction Congratulations! You have received a presidential appointment and have been confirmed by the United States Senate. While you may be an expert in a given field of public policy, that’s not enough. In additio…
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