Scenario planning in the face of uncertainty

Can organizations do more to plan their responses to external shocks?

Geopolitical uncertainty is no longer something leaders can monitor from the sidelines. Today, geopolitical considerations are becoming more central to strategy, and scenario planning can help leaders move from reacting to events to proactively shaping their response.

“Identifying an objective, choosing the right foresight method to achieve it, and building the capabilities to spot risks and opportunities requires the recognition that there is no crystal ball—only disciplined preparation,” write Ziad Haider, Ezra Greenberg, and coauthors.

Explore the art, science, and technology behind geopolitical scenario planning and dive into the insights below for more on how organizations can prepare for a range of possible futures.

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