What is the Generic Foresight Process (GFP)?

The GFP is a reference model developed by Joseph Voros that integrates futures thinking into strategic planning through a systematic, six-step closed-loop framework.

What are the core phases of the Voros framework?

The process consists of Inputs (intelligence gathering), Foresight Work (Analysis, Interpretation, and Prospection), Outputs, and Strategy formulation.

How does this skill differ from standard business forecasting?

Unlike forecasting, which often attempts to predict a single likely outcome, this skill uses prospection to explore multiple alternative futures and challenge underlying mental models.

Is this foresight skill applicable to individuals or just organizations?

The framework is designed to be scale-invariant, making it equally effective for individual career strategy as it is for large-scale corporate or academic planning.

Generic Foresight Process

Name: Generic Foresight Process
Author: lev-os

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Applies Joseph Voros's four-element framework to integrate systematic futures thinking into strategic planning and decision-making.

The Generic Foresight Process skill provides a structured methodology for conducting strategic foresight based on the framework developed by futurist Joseph Voros. It guides users through a closed-loop system of environmental scanning, trend analysis, causal interpretation, and scenario prospection to move beyond simple forecasting toward robust strategic options. By emphasizing the transition from 'what' is happening to 'why' it is happening, this skill helps organizations and individuals identify weak signals, challenge existing mental models, and develop resilient strategies for uncertain futures.

Key Features

01Identification of both tangible strategic outputs and intangible shifts in mental models

02Structured six-phase workflow covering intelligence gathering through strategic execution

03Multi-layered analytical techniques including Trend Analysis and Causal Layered Analysis

04Scenario planning and prospection for exploring a range of plausible alternative futures

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06Iterative closed-loop feedback mechanism for continuous strategic course correction

Use Cases

01Developing long-term organizational strategy and 10-20 year industry roadmaps

02Conducting systematic horizon scanning for emerging technology trends and weak signals

03Auditing existing strategic planning processes to identify and fill foresight gaps

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add lev-os/agents generic-foresight-process

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Identification of both tangible strategic outputs and intangible shifts in mental models

02Structured six-phase workflow covering intelligence gathering through strategic execution

03Multi-layered analytical techniques including Trend Analysis and Causal Layered Analysis

04Scenario planning and prospection for exploring a range of plausible alternative futures

050 GitHub stars

06Iterative closed-loop feedback mechanism for continuous strategic course correction

Use Cases

01Developing long-term organizational strategy and 10-20 year industry roadmaps

02Conducting systematic horizon scanning for emerging technology trends and weak signals

03Auditing existing strategic planning processes to identify and fill foresight gaps