Scenario planning - some definitions

Find out about a simple but powerful scenario planning process from Brefi Group.

What is scenario planning?

Scenario planning is not about predicting the future. It is about exploring the future. If you are aware of what could happen, you are more likely to be able to deal with what will happen.

Scenario planning exercises involve identifying trends and exploring the implications of projecting them forward - probably as high, medium and low forecasts. These can include political, economic, social and technological. As different trends are chosen and different combinations of forecast levels are combined, a whole spectrum of possibilities can be identified.

Well known examples include the end of the Berlin Wall, OPEC oil price rises, bombs and terrorist attacks. Asking the great What if? Identifying risk.

Learn more

Learn lots more about scenario planning and how Brefi Group can help you. Look at our selection of scenario planning books, read some scenario planning testimonials, or learn more about the scenario planning process and the scenario planning methodology.

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