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English: STEEP analysis

STEEP analysis

STEEP analysis is a method used to scan, structure and gain insight into past, current and/or future developments in the environment of a system. The framework classifies drivers of change into five broad categories: social (changes in composition or attitudes of people); technological (changes due to innovation and the application of science and technology); environmental (changes in natural systems); economic (changes in the production system); and political (changes in government, related institutions, issues, and their constituents). Depending on the focus of a forward-looking approach or study, other drivers may be included, such as legislative, policy or military developments. The main use of STEEP analysis is structuring basic evidence for scenario building. Other known acronyms derived from STEEP include STEEPL, PEST, PESTLE, PESTEL, STEP, STEPJE, STEEPLED and LEPEST.

Sources

Schwartz, P. 1996. The Art of the Long View. New York