It's a critical approach to Enterprise Agility. It recognizes the importance of addressing immediate needs and challenges (Spot Indicators) while considering the organization's long-term vision (Futures)and strategic goals. Futures (Indicators) are brought by Future Thinking.

The Bifocal Approach encourages Leaders and teams to balance short-term responsiveness and long-term sustainability. It acknowledges that organizations must sustainably be flexible and responsive to ever-changing market conditions and customer demands.

At the same time, they must consider Company and Workforce wellbeing to survive in the long run. The Bifocal Approach involves quickly adapting and delivering value to meet immediate needs in the short term. This ensures that the organization remains competitive. However, it also means keeping the long view in mind and working toward the organization's vision and strategic goals.

Using the Bifocal Approach, companies can satisfy urgent priorities and progress toward more sustained objectives. They can allocate capabilities and make decisions factoring in the present and future implications. This balanced perspective guides mobility and optimizes short-term performance and long-term success.

For more detailed information about them, check Enterprise Agility Fundamentals, Chapter 9, page 494.