Identifying the Dimensions of Strategic Foresight in Sports through the Meta-Synthesis Method
Keywords:
strategic foresight, future research, strategic development, meta-synthesis, future of sportsAbstract
Taking into account the rapid changes in technology, social, economic and political changes all affect sports.In such a situation, strategic foresight is proposed as a powerful tool for sports organizations and institutions. This tool allows them to anticipate the future, adjust their strategies to face challenges and take advantage of new opportunities. The purpose of this research is to identify strategic foresight in sports in a hybrid way. This research was developmental in nature, in terms of strategy, it was a review of metacombination and document collection method. The field of research for determining indicators includes all related scientific articles and documents between 1390 and 1403, where the validity of the critical assessment skills program method was examined. This research was identified from the review of 22 articles related to the subject in a meta-combination method with the factor of predicting future trends, innovation and technology, competitive strategies, human resource development, economic sustainability, international participation and changing and strengthening values. This research predicts the future and recognizes the opportunities and challenges ahead and sets strategies for success in global competition and sustainability in the long term.
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