Strategic assumption surfacing and testing
Appearance
The Strategic Assumptions Sufacing and Testing (SAST) is a process which reveals the underlying assumptions of a policy or plan and helps create a map for exploring them. It was developed in the United States by Richard Mason, et al.,
References
W.H. ElMaraghy, J.Gao, "A System Modeling Framework for Collaborative Engineering", The 15th International CIRP Design Seminar-2005, See also: Mason, R.O., and Mitroff, I.I., 1981; "Challenging Strategic Planning Assumptions:Theory,Cases and Techniques", NY, Wiley, ISBN 0471082198