Problem:
The meme shows an excellent visual representation of futuring. Public administrators are supposed always to be ready for the worst-case scenario. Strategic planners often attempt to anticipate how an organization will respond to events that cause a ripple. Much strategic planning focuses on what is known but nothing about what is not known, leaving the organization vulnerable to unpredictable events (Taleb, 2007). strategic planning in public administration can benefit from techniques focusing on short-term and long-term risks. Even though it is impossible to predict unknown events, administrators can still use tools like scenario planning and SWOT analysis. This will help prepare for various possible futures, even those that seem unlikely. In public administration, planning often seems short-term due to the political pressure and the given budget