Creating Future Scenarios
| Course ID : | INN693 |
| Course Duration : | 5 Days |
| City : | Abu Dhabi |
| Location : | UAE |
Introduction:
In a world of rapid changes and global challenges, the ability to anticipate the future and develop scenarios has become a strategic tool to ensure organizational sustainability and achieve long-term goals. This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create innovative future scenarios that support proactive decision-making and effective strategic planning.
Objectives:
- Understand the concept of future scenarios and their importance in strategic planning.
- Acquire skills to analyze trends and variables influencing the future.
- Develop the ability to create multiple scenarios to address uncertainty.
- Enhance foresight thinking and data-driven decision-making.
Main Topics:
1. Introduction to Foresight and Scenario Building
Key concepts and the importance of scenarios.
2. Analyzing Future Trends and Variables
Tools for analyzing internal and external environments.
3. Scenario Building Methodologies
Steps for developing future scenarios.
4. Applying Scenarios in Strategic Planning
Practical examples and case studies.
5. Challenges and Opportunities in Scenario Development
How to deal with uncertainty and risks.
Detailed Contents:
Session 1: Introduction to foresight and the importance of scenarios.
Session 2: Tools for trend analysis (PESTEL, SWOT, and others).
Session 3: Scenario development methodologies (baseline, alternative, optimistic, and pessimistic scenarios).
Session 4: Practical application of scenario building for a specific organization or sector.
Session 5: Integrating scenarios into strategic plans and decision-making.