This study aims to explore the impact of strategic foresight on the effectiveness of crisis management in Jordanian private universities operating within the Amman Governorate. Given the increasing environmental uncertainty and the complexity of modern challenges, higher education institutions must adopt proactive and anticipatory strategies to manage crises efficiently. The research employed a descriptive-analytical methodology and used a structured questionnaire distributed to a random sample of 180 academic and administrative leaders across 10 private universities. Strategic foresight was examined through four main dimensions: environmental scanning, strategic choice, strategic integration, and scenario planning. Crisis management effectiveness was measured using three dimensions: response speed, communication and information flow, and resource mobilization. The results revealed a high level of strategic foresight implementation among the surveyed universities, particularly in scenario planning and environmental scanning. Similarly, the level of crisis management effectiveness was also high, especially in response speed. Multiple regression analysis showed a statistically significant effect of strategic foresight on crisis management effectiveness, with strategic integration and scenario planning having the strongest influence. Sub-hypotheses testing further confirmed the significant role of strategic foresight in enhancing response speed, information flow, and resource mobilization during crises. The study concludes with practical recommendations for integrating foresight tools into institutional planning, improving interdepartmental communication, and enhancing resource preparedness to ensure a more resilient and responsive academic environment.
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