Improving and Enhancing Scenario Planning

This book presents a contemporary view of the approaches and theories informing global
scenario planning and foresight science. The collection of chapters details new and broader
views of futures thinking, scenario methodologies, innovative developments, and practical
applications that reflect the evolution of the field into the 21 st century. The collection of
insights is not exhaustive, but rather serves as a bridge from last century’s foundations into
this century’s innovations. Our global team of authors span multiple generations and
demographics, representing industry leaders, award winning scientists, consultants, and
emerging researchers.
The chapters are divided across six sections that reflect the path of scenario development,
from foundation to validation. This book is best viewed as the latest addition to the robust
library of existing volumes in scenario planning and foresight science. The purpose of the
book is to provide insights with guidance for practitioners and support for academics.