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Scenario planning helps organization leaders, executives and decisionmakers envision and develop strategies for multiple possible futures instead of just one. It enables organizations to become resilient and agile, carefully calibrating their responses and adapting quickly to new circumstances in a fastchanging environment.This book is the most comprehensive treatment to date of the scenario planning process. Unlike existing books it offers a thorough discussion of the evolution and theoretical foundations of scenario planning, examining its connections to learning theory, decisionmaking theory, mental model theory and more. Chermack emphasizes that scenario planning is far more than a simple set of steps to follow, as so many other practicefocused books dohe addresses the subtleties and complexities of planning. And, unique among scenario planning books, he deals not just with developing different scenarios but also with applying scenarios once they have been constructed, and assessing the impact of the scenario project.Using a case study based on a real scenario project Chermack lays out a comprehensive five phase scenario planning systemproject preparation, scenario exploration, scenario development, scenario implementation and project assessment. Each chapter describes specific techniques for gathering and analyzing relevant data with a particular emphasis on the use of workshops to encourage dialogue. He offers a scenario project worksheet to help readers structure and manage scenario projects as well as avoid common pitfalls, and a discussion, based in recent neurological findings, of how scenario planning helps people to overcome barriers to creative thinking.This book is about action and performance. Compelling and thoroughly researched, it offers every business executive a playbook for including uncertainty in the organizational change process and driving competitive advantage. Tim Reynolds, Vice President, Talent and Organization Effectiveness, Whirlpool Corporation
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Scenario Planning in Organizations'? A: The book focuses on helping organization leaders and decision-makers develop strategies for multiple possible futures through scenario planning, emphasizing resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Thomas J. Chermack, who provides a comprehensive discussion on the scenario planning process.
- Q: What is unique about this book compared to other scenario planning books? A: Unlike other books, it not only covers the development of different scenarios but also discusses their application and assessment after construction.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is structured into five phases: project preparation, scenario exploration, scenario development, scenario implementation, and project assessment, providing specific techniques for each phase.
- Q: What type of case study is included in the book? A: The book includes a case study based on a real scenario project, which illustrates the scenario planning process in action.
- Q: Does the book provide tools for readers? A: Yes, it offers a scenario project worksheet to help readers manage their scenario projects and avoid common pitfalls.
- Q: What is the recommended audience for this book? A: The book is recommended for business executives, organization leaders, and anyone involved in strategic planning.
- Q: When was 'Scenario Planning in Organizations' published? A: The book was published on February 7, 2011.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 296 pages.