Scouting Questions

In the scouting process, both open and wide as well as more specific questions are asked, each with different goals: While open questions provide comprehensive understanding and new perspectives, more specific questions aim to find possible solutions and practical answers.

Open questions:

These questions are broad and serve to gain a broad understanding. They are often exploratory and aim to discover trends and new opportunities.

examples:

• What could the packaging of the future look like?
• What are the latest findings and breakthroughs in LiDAR technologies related to autonomous driving?
• How will education develop over the next few years?
• How will artificial intelligence change agriculture and how can the technology be used in the best possible way?

This type of question is ideal for identifying broad and innovative future fields.

Specific questions:

Specific questions are targeted and seek specific answers or solutions. They are often problem-oriented, technically specific and aim to find new ideas.

Examples:

• We are looking for new packaging solutions in the logistics sector to minimize environmental impact
• Which new technologies and methods could change the way employees are trained in the future?

💡 Foresight tip

Developments and existing solutions from other areas or industries can provide valuable information on the development of your own industry.

Further information:

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• Scouting tips‍‍