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Thinking Modes
“Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman, a psychologist and Nobel laureate in economics, popularized the idea of thinking modes. The book explores the two distinct modes of thinking that shape our decisions and judgments: the intuitive and impulsive “System 1” and the deliberate and logical “System 2.” Kahneman presents numerous examples and research findings…
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Futures: Studies, practice and foresight
The field of futures, often referred to as futures studies or futurology, is an interdisciplinary field that explores and studies possible scenarios, trends, and developments that could emerge over time. It aims to understand how the future may unfold based on current patterns, technologies, social changes, and other factors. A common rubric for understanding the…
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Realist Evaluation
Realist Evaluation is an approach to evaluation that focuses on understanding how and why programs or interventions work, for whom, and under what circumstances. It seeks to uncover the underlying mechanisms and contextual factors influencing program outcomes. Realist Evaluation emphasizes the development of program theories or hypotheses and uses mixed-methods approaches to gather evidence and…
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Future Regrets
Have you ever wished you had done something differently? Of course, you have. Regrets are a natural part of our humanity, as explained in this article on what defines us as humans. This exercise can support strategic thinking about actions in the present and integrate lessons learned into practice changes. The concept of “Future Regrets”…