Backcasting

Backcasting is a strategic planning method used to envision a desired future and then work backward to identify the steps necessary to achieve that future. Unlike forecasting, which extrapolates trends from the present into the future, backcasting starts with a specific goal or vision and determines what actions need to be taken to reach that endpoint. The process typically involves the following steps: 1. **Define the Future Goal**: Clearly articulate the desired future state or outcome.