The technique Look back from the future

Look back from the future is a fantastic, simple technique that helps reinvigorate your team and put them on the path to growth. It can inspire teams in any business, boost energy and moral and give a sense of direction to where the business wants to go.

For this exercise get the participants to imagine we are having a conversation three years from now, reflecting on the past three years of this business. What achievements and milestones would make us genuinely happy with our progress?

Get them to share their vision for the future and the specific accomplishments that would signify success. Get them to independently think of this and then share it with the team, followed by discussions.

Invite people to reflect on current actions. Will our actions help us achieve future milestones? Do we need to modify the plan? The strategy, do we maintain it or change it? Do we add other actions?

This stage of the technique is the most important because it allows you to ratify the current planning, make adjustments or modify it completely. Encourage people to participate and give their opinion, the greater the diversity of ideas and points of view, the better the analysis and decision making will be.

This exercise allows the team to set ambitious yet achievable goals and create a roadmap for the journey towards a prosperous business in the future.

Regularly asking profound questions and setting company goals is crucial for meaningful progress and avoiding a state of uncertainty.

Evaluating progress and planning for the coming years is essential. Effective execution relies on strategic planning, aligning teams to shared objectives, and making clear decisions.