Backcasting is an excellent strategic tool. We implement in our clean change strategies. Feel free to get inspired!

1. BACK CASTING & PROCESS STEPS

2. Core Concepts of “the Natural Step”
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The Sustainability Challenge: awareness of the funnel
Back casting: beginning with the end in mind
Sustainability Principles
Back casting from Sustainability Principles
ABCD Planning Process

3. Back casting: begin with the end in mind

4. Creating Engagement…
INFORM
CONSULT
INVOLVE
COLLABORATE
EMPOWER
Create awareness - Appreciative Inquiry - Visioning & Backcasting

5. Process Steps - I
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INVITING
STRUCTURING THE PROCESS
COMMUNITY VISIONING
UNDERSTANDING THE GAP
IDENTIFYING STRATEGIES & INITIATIVES
MONITORING PROGRESS

6. Process Steps II
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INVITING
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STRUCTURING THE PROCESS
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Identify leaders and form teams
Develop common understanding and shared language
Review options
Create an overall plan
Explore engagement for key deliverables
Finalise the structure of the planning process
COMMUNITY VISIONING
UNDERSTANDING THE GAP
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Engage and build awareness
Explore levels of interests and readiness
Key challenges
Key assets
Stakeholder Analysis
IDENTIFYING STRATEGIES & INITIATIVES
MONITORING PROGRESS

7. Process Steps III (Example from Natural Step - Guides)