1. The „Right“ Client/ Sponsor
Should
have a clear understanding how could foresight contribute to his strategic objectives
provide well defined terms of reference
have Realistic expectations
provide sufficient time to complete the exercise
be Institutionally (politically) strong enough to ensure implementation of results – there is no greater disappointment than if results remain just „a report in a bookshelf“
be either financially strong enough to cover a majority of the budget or able to collect funds from other sources
be stable enough to survive (maintain high level of interest) at least for the whole exercise and a substantial part of implementation
From: Foresight - organising and managing a foresight exercise. Karel Klusacek
Technology Centre AS CR, Prague, Czech Republic
Training course „Technology Foresight for Practitioners“
4-8 October 2004, Prague