Complex Problem-Solving: Scenario Planning and Analysis

Duration10

No. of mini-lessons4

ResourcesDevelopment Plan

Duration 10

No. of mini-lessons 4

Resources Development Plan

Course overview

Your managers and the team they lead might be headed in the right direction now, but are they aware of external forces that could impact them in the future? Today’s business world is full of uncertainties and complexities. With ever-evolving technology, the upsurge in artificial intelligence, and changing legislation, they must find strategies for planning ahead and avoid being taken by surprise.  

Scenario planning and analysis can help them do this to imagine different futures and make better decisions. Creating realistic scenarios can help them deal with uncertainties by exploring different outcomes that will enable strategic thinking and decision-making. Anticipating problems by identifying key factors and analyzing their impact will help them plan effectively for the future.

What's covered

Scenario planning, some scenario types, and its uses

Steps to carry out scenario planning & analysis

Tips to ensure the scenarios are plausible

Why your teams need this course

This course is for business owners, senior leaders, managers, and team leaders who want to improve their strategic planning skills. They will learn how to use scenario planning to foresee potential challenges, explore different futures, and make better strategic decisions. By understanding and applying these techniques, they can better prepare an organization for an unpredictable future and achieve long-term success. If they want to improve their problem-solving skills and make informed, flexible, and resilient strategic decisions, this course is for them.