Alternative scenarios for BRAC University
This article was published in the On the Horizon [© Emerald Group Publishing Limited.] and the definite version is available at : http://doi.org/10.1108/OTH-01-2013-0006. The Journal's website is at: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/OTH-01-2013-0006
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10361-72702016-12-19T10:07:14Z Alternative scenarios for BRAC University Inayatullah, Sohail Tahir Ahmed, Shakil Alam, Pushpita Davis, Susan Hashemi, Syed Institute of Education Development, BRAC University Backcasting Bangladesh BRAC Causal layered analysis Microfinance Scenarios University futures This article was published in the On the Horizon [© Emerald Group Publishing Limited.] and the definite version is available at : http://doi.org/10.1108/OTH-01-2013-0006. The Journal's website is at: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/OTH-01-2013-0006 Purpose: This article aims to present the scenarios, visions and strategies that resulted from a three day foresight workshop for BRAC University in Rajendrapur, Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach: The workshops used the "six pillars" approach to foresight. The methods used included: The futures triangle, emerging issues analysis, the futures wheel, The Sarkar game and macrohistory, causal layered analysis, the integrated scenario method, visioning and backcasting. The workshop was held over three days in Rajendrapur, Bangladesh. Findings: Three visions were developed: "Advancing knowledge with a human face" - a future that integrates liberal arts and real world specialization; "BRAC to the future - an eco-system of leaders" - a future where the university becomes a social laboratory of innovation; and, "BUG - BRAC University Global," - a global future where the university leverages BRAC's mission to save and serve the world. Research limitations/implications: The visions are considered complementary and are being used to develop the university's strategic plan and new campus design. Practical implications: This model of foresight provides a practical model for engaging in planning the long-term future especially when there are a diversity of interests and stakeholders. The workshop has led to real world changes in strategy and funding. Social implications: This model of foresight provides a practical model for engaging in planning the long-term future especially when there is a diversity of interests and stakeholders. The workshop has led to real world changes in strategy and funding. Originality/value: This was the first foresight project/workshop held for BRAC University. Published 2016-12-19T10:05:32Z 2016-12-19T10:05:32Z 2013 Article Inayatullah, S. T., Ahmed, S., Alam, P., Davis, S., & Hashemi, S. (2013). Alternative scenarios for BRAC university. On the Horizon, 21(4), 275-285. doi:10.1108/OTH-01-2013-0006 http://hdl.handle.net/10361/7270 http://doi.org/10.1108/OTH-01-2013-0006 en http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/OTH-01-2013-0006 © 2013 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. |
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This article was published in the On the Horizon [© Emerald Group Publishing Limited.] and the definite version is available at : http://doi.org/10.1108/OTH-01-2013-0006. The Journal's website is at: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/OTH-01-2013-0006 |
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