Ministry of Defence – Future Policy Survey

In order to develop an adequate conceptual foundation for decisions that will be necessary with respect to the future of the Armed Forces, the government of the Netherlands initiated the Future Policy Survey. An extensive analysis, scenarios and policy options were published in the Final Report in March 2010. De Ruijter Strategy supported the project team in this process. >>>

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Who are we?

De Ruijter puts the future at the top of the agenda for multi-national organisations, government institutions, SME’s and NPO’s. With our tools and techniques we develop dynamic strategies, which are based on the most important future recent developments and uncertainties. Our services range from scenario thinking and facilitation of workshops and training to the design and implementation of entire strategy routes. Our strengths lie in determining the correct process, in partnership with you, to identify which strategic insights can already be found within your organisation or network..   >>>

 

Creating a Bigger Pie

As a contribution to the 2010 annual meeting of the ASAE in Los Angeles, Saskia Stolk, Paul de Ruijter, Constantijn Dolmans and Jules Lejeune would like to stress the importance of internationalization for industry associations and business federations. We argue that it requires a global scale to tackle challenges like global governance, scarcity of commons, climate change and financial stability in an integral way. Only with united efforts it will be possible to create a bigger pie.>>>

Monitoring the future

Without actually predicting the future, monitoring trends and developments in the environment makes it possible to determine which scenario is the most relevant at any given moment, allowing organisations to adapt its policies. In April 2010 the article “Monitoring the future. Building an early warning system for the Dutch Ministry of Justice”  is being published by Futures. >>>

Strategy Training & Courses

Scenario Planning is a one of the most powerful methodologies to help organisations chart a course through times of uncertainty. From its origins as a military planning tool through to public policy development and strategies for multinationals, Scenario Planning is now a tool that can be used by companies of any size.

We can provide a range of training services ranging from open introductory course to in-house customised sessions tailored to the needs of your own organisation >>>