Scenario Planning

Running Time: 12 minutes

The films in the Learning a la Carte film series, which is part of the larger TakeAway Training series, describe fresh challenges, innovative solutions and give informed insights into the future of work. Featuring discussions between psychologist Peter Quarry and leading international experts, these programmes are ideal for learning centres, training sessions and managers' own bookshelves.

In this film hear from a leading expert on scenario planning about how to use this technique to think about the future, test strategic options and plan the way ahead. Key learning points include: what are scenarios and how do you build them?; using multiple scenarios to test strategic options and assess risks; developing scenarios to identify new opportunities; why keeping up to date is so crucial; asking the right questions when thinking about the future. The programme features psychologist Peter Quarry, interviewing Dr Peter Schwartz, Chairman, Global Business Network, USA.