Thinking About The Future: The Value Of Scenario Planning
The report discusses the unpredictability of global events and the importance of scenario planning for businesses and governments to prepare for future changes.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
Global Directions |
| Authors: | Dr Keith Suter |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involves analyzing historical events, examining the practice and evolution of scenario planning, and providing a step-by-step guide on how to implement scenario planning effectively.
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Key Insights
The report highlights historical examples of unexpected changes in world affairs and emphasizes the need for scenario planning to anticipate and prepare for future global shifts. It outlines the process of scenario planning, its benefits, and its application in business and government, using case studies like the end of apartheid in South Africa and the rise of oil prices in the 1970s.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | business management | economic trends | environmental issues | futures | globalization | military planning | political | political change | scenario planning | social dynamics | technological advances | world events