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Table 2 Description of the maturity levels in the area of forecasting (Source: Authors)

From: Assessing the maturity level of foresight in Polish companies—a regional perspective

Maturity levels in the area of planning

Description

1 (ad hoc)

Information is organized on the identifiable surface information. Alternative futures are generally in the comfort zone of the probable and are variations on the expected future for the domain of interest.

2 (aware)

An enterprise considers the alternative future forecasts and gathers additional information in order to support new, innovative ideas.

3 (capable)

Plausible alternative futures are drawn from an analysis of all contextual categories to understand broader possibilities for the domain of interest.

4 (mature)

A systematic process is in place to produce a set of alternative futures. Each alternative is presented in a clear and comprehensive way.

5 (world class)

An optimal set of alternative futures is generated. Each alternative makes critical elements immediately apparent and the accompanying depth provides unchallengeable support.