Planninspired

Planninspired is a neologism used to describe a planning philosophy that blends structured strategic planning with creative ideation and inspiration. Proponents advocate integrating elements of inspiration, storytelling, and design thinking into the planning cycle to improve relevance and engagement of plans.

Origin and usage: The term appears in online writing and consultancy discourse from the late 2010s onward. It is not a formally defined discipline; rather it describes a mindset or approach. It is used across sectors including business, product development, urban planning, and education.

Practice: In practice, planninspired processes may include ideation sessions, user research, scenario planning, roadmapping, rapid prototyping, and iterative feedback. The aim is to produce plans that are both actionable and more adaptable to change.

Reception and critique: Critics note that the term can resemble marketing language and lacks a standardized methodology. Supporters say it emphasizes the value of creativity and human-centered design within planning.

See also: design thinking; scenario planning; strategic planning; ideation; human-centered design.