%0 Journal Article
%@ 1004-3756
%A Ma, T.
%A Wierzbicki, A.
%A Nakamori, Y.
%D 2007
%F iiasa:13438
%I Springer Verlag
%J Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering
%K Creative environment; I-system methodology; Roadmapping
%N 4
%P 469-488
%R 10.1007/s11518-007-5047-5
%T Establish a creative environment for roadmapping in academy—From the perspective of i-system methodology
%U https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/id/eprint/13438/
%V 16
%X Roadmapping, originated from industry as a strategic planning tool, is attracting increasing applications in academy. Based on the recognition that roadmapping is a knowledge creation process, this paper analyzes what kind of support is needed or helpful for establishing a creative environment for roadmapping in academy and reviews various types of such support from the perspective of i-system methodology. As case studies of such support, this paper further introduces roadmapping pratices in Janpan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.