Foresight as a Modern Technology of Strategic Planning and Forecasting

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the article is to increase the effectiveness of application of foresight methods, planning, forecasting, and adaptation of foresight on the landscapes of the Russian economic space. Methodology: The authors study one of the most modern and efficient methods of strategic planning and forecasting—foresight. The authors think that in the conditions of increase of technological challenges and threats in society, application of this technology can provide the most precise results during formation of the strategy of overcoming the problems that appear in society. Recommendations: For the purpose of the comprehensive elaboration of the topic, we developed the method of evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of performed foresight sessions, which allows identifying the precision of obtained data and determining the expedience of applying the foresight results in achievement of the set goals and tasks.