Evolution of Scenario Planning: Theory and Practice from Disorder to Order

Scenario planning is a long-established approach to help leaders create novel insights and challenge what they know of the world to influence future action. However, as the world becomes increasingly unpredictable, leaders must question the traditional mode of analyzing the contextual environment and adopt new capabilities to embrace change while redefining and reframing their organization for the future. The Evolution of Scenario Planning explores the pervasive nature of change and provides a contemporary approach to using scenarios as a strategic conversation to create novel understanding and insights. It uses case studies and practical examples to guide facilitators in applying the scenario process in their organization, and leaders, senior managers, consultants, and academics will learn how to engage with scenarios as a central element of strategy and better understand their role in strategic leadership.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Publisher: De Gruyter

Scenario planning is a time-tested and proven method for leaders to generate fresh perspectives and challenge their existing understanding of the world, ultimately shaping future actions. However, in an increasingly unpredictable global landscape, leaders must challenge the conventional approach of analyzing the contextual environment and acquire new capabilities to adapt to change while redefining and reshaping their organizations for the future.

The Evolution of Scenario Planning delves into the pervasive nature of change. It offers a contemporary approach to leveraging scenarios as strategic conversations to embrace both past and present experiences, fostering novel understanding and insights. The book employs case studies and practical examples to assist facilitators in implementing the scenario process within their organizations. Leaders, senior managers, consultants, and academics will gain valuable insights into engaging with scenarios as a fundamental component of strategy and better comprehend their role in strategic leadership. They will also explore the skills and capabilities revealed during the strategic conversation process, where ambiguity and equivocality are inherent features.

The Evolution of Scenario Planning makes a compelling argument for utilizing scenarios to empower leaders with foresight and attunement, enabling them to grasp the ever-evolving dynamic of their uncertain and ambiguous world. By embracing this approach, leaders can navigate the complexities of the future with greater confidence and adaptability, ensuring their organizations remain relevant and successful in an ever-changing landscape.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783110792041