horizonsboth
Horizonsboth is a term used in futures studies and strategic planning to describe an approach that treats multiple time horizons as simultaneous and interdependent rather than sequential. It emphasizes analyzing near-term, mid-term, and long-term developments within a single framework to understand how actions in one horizon influence outcomes in others.
The exact origin of horizonsboth is unclear, and it appears in limited academic and practitioner literature
At its core, horizonsboth involves mapping distinct time horizons on a shared analytic plane and examining
Horizonsboth often combines horizon scanning, scenario planning, roadmapping, and backcasting to structure analysis. It is applied
Critics caution that horizonsboth can become vague without clear definitions of each horizon and explicit governance
Futures studies, horizon scanning, scenario planning, backcasting.