suuntaussuunnitteluita

Suuntaussuunnitteluita is a Finnish-language term used to describe a set of planning activities aimed at defining and guiding the future direction of a project, organization, or policy. The word blends suuntaus or suunta (direction) with suunnittelu (planning), and the plural form -uita signals multiple such activities. The term is not a standardized or widely established label in Finnish planning literature, and its usage can vary between contexts.

In practice, suuntaussuunnitteluita can include horizon scanning, vision and goal setting, scenario planning, roadmapping, and the development of performance indicators. It emphasizes aligning initiatives to a chosen direction and preparing for multiple possible futures rather than forecasting a single outcome. The approach is typically iterative, revisited as conditions change and new information emerges.

Contexts where the concept appears include urban and regional planning, corporate strategy, technology development, and public administration. It is often invoked to describe processes that connect long-term purposes with current actions, creating a directional framework for decision-making and resource allocation.

Relation to related concepts: suuntaussuunnitteluita is closely linked to strategic planning, scenario planning, and roadmapping. Because the term is not universally standardized, some writers prefer suuntaussuunnittelu or strateginen suunnittelu for similar ideas. In Finnish practice, the plural form may be used to reference a collection of activities within a larger planning process aimed at shaping future outcomes.