Future Search

Future Search is a step-by-step guide, full of principles, techniques, and trade secrets on group dynamics and facilitation methods essential for running successful future search conferences - an approach which enables constructive action among parties previously in conflict, or among strangers who need to work together. In this approach, people with diverse interests who have a stake in an organisation or issue come together for two or three days to explore their mutual past, present, and future in a global context. They seek common ground, invent ideal futures rather than work old problems, and generate creative strategies, action plans, and broad commitment. Future Search, 2nd Edition includes the latest refinements to the future search process, new thinking, new examples, and an entirely new chapter on how to facilitate future search conferences, and a new epilogue.

Marvin R. Weisbord is an organizational consultant. Sandra Janoff, Ph.D. is a psychologist and consultant.