Project outline

The scenario planning is scheduled to start in Q1 of 2007. Elapsed time of the project is about 10 to 12 months.

Key elements of the process will include:

• Interview campaigns with a broad range of stakeholders and experts (Q2 2007)
• Three 2-day scenario development workshops (Q2 and Q3 2007), these may take different forms: creative dialogues, expert workshops or other types of participatory processes
• Desk and interactive research
• Intermediate reporting of every stage of the process
• Final Report (Q4 2007)
• Presentation of final report in sponsor organisations (sponsors and/or participants)

Deliverables are:

• Fresh insights in the future dynamics of a crucial issue for the business and policy environment
• A comprehensive planning context for subsequent strategic analysis and to identify consequent organisation-specific activities
• A report that consolidates the research and scenario development work performed over the course of the process
• A networking opportunity with representatives from other stakeholder groups
• Hands-on experience with scenario planning, an innovative methodology for strategic thinking

Time commitment

Participants commit 6 full days to the process, excluding travelling time. This includes an interview session (1-2 hours) and participation in 3 scenario development workshops. For sponsoring organisations, one additional day is to be added for the presentation and the discussion of the results (if so desired).

Workshop location

Workshops will be held in an easily reachable location, taking into account the global context and representation of the participants.