As the sections on potential objectives and outputs in the individual chapters suggest, a Scenarios -type project is capable of achieving far more than you would initially imagine. Please make use of the planning and preparation stage to stretch the team's perception of the potential of the project. One major potential danger we see in the planning stage is that of limited vision and its constricting effect on project outcomes. Place special emphasis on the development of efficient communications systems among partners. It would be difficult for a project based on far-reaching partnership to attain optimal success if communications between the partners were poor.
Effective communications are a fundamental source of strength and vitality of the project.
Therefore, do not cut corners when it comes to your communications budget. When drafting your project budget, be sure that this item does not reflect excessive conservatism. The planning stage is a good opportunity to establish a system of fluid communications with your partners. In the course of project planning and execution, you will be circulating a great many documents with your partners to keep them informed and to request feedback. Our communications with partners located far from our base in Dakar have often been difficult and expensive.