Scenario Thinking [electronic resource] : Practical Approaches to the Future /
Wright, G.author.
Cairns, G.author.
Presents new methods in scenario thinking, based on a mix of high-level research and top-level consultancy experience. The authors describe the logical bases of a range of scenario methods and provide detailed 'road maps' on how to implement them - together with practical examples of their application.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Why should the individual and organization practice scenario thinking? -- Working with scenarios: introducing the basic method -- Incorporating stakeholder values and facilitating critique of scenario storylines -- Understanding stakeholder viewpoints. -- Augmented scenario approaches: delving deeper and stretching wider -- Scenarios and decision analysis -- Creating robust strategies and robust organizations -- The backward logic method of constructing extreme scenarios -- Diagnosing organizational receptiveness -- Summary -- Appendix 1.
Presents new methods in scenario thinking, based on a mix of high-level research and top-level consultancy experience. The authors describe the logical bases of a range of scenario methods and provide detailed 'road maps' on how to implement them - together with practical examples of their application.
Leadership.
Risk management.
Management.
Organization.
Planning.
Operations research.
Decision making.
Industrial management.
Business Strategy/Leadership.
Risk Management.
Management.
Organization.
Operations Research/Decision Theory.
Innovation/Technology Management.