It is the gap between today’s reality and intent for the future that is critical."[14] Scenario planning is a practical application for incorporating "thinking in time" into strategy making.[27] Hypothesis driven, ensuring that both creative and critical thinking are incorporated into strategy making. This competency explicitly incorporates the scientific method into strategic thinking.[3] Intelligent opportunism, which means being responsive to good opportunities. "The dilemma involved in using a well-articulated strategy to channel organisational efforts effectively and efficiently must always be balanced against the risks of losing sight of alternative strategies better suited to a changing environment."[14]