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Never before in Defra have we done a lessons learned project in the way this one was done. It completely vindicated doing it.
Fiona Lickorish, Defra: Head of Horizon Scanning and Futures Strategy and Evidence Group
The new head of the Horizon Scanning and Futures unit at Defra, wanted to carry out a review of the initial Defra Foresight programme (2002-05). The aim of the review was to learn hard lessons, re-engage potentially damaged networks, and create a body of materials and methods which could be injected into a fresh programme of work that would extend Defra’s national and international excellence in futures work, and actively shape the development of policy.
An investigative narrative enquiry technique and strong facilitation skills were key Defra requirements for the lessons learned project. Sparknow helped Defra identify the issues it faced in the use of futures work by policy makers and scientists and subsequently created a project lifecycle work wheel and Toolkit from these lessons.
