FLIS Public Website

Glossary Element  Foresight Dictionary

Translations

English: Weak signal analysis

Glossary Element  Weak signal analysis


Weak signal analysis is a method to determine early and inaccurate indicators of an upcoming event or development that may have a significant impact on the system under consideration. By informing policymakers and stakeholders involved in strategy development, they are helpful to better deal with uncertainties and wildcards. Synonyms are emerging issues and seeds of change.

Sources

Hiltunen, E. 2010. Weak Signals in Organisational Futures. Helsinki.