Scenario planning is a technique for gaining a clear understanding of forces driving change.  This understanding is expressed in a set of scenario scripts, which give compelling narratives of how the future may unfold.  The process uncovers early warnings of business risks and opportunities, challenges any assumptions of business-as-usual and develops a common language for strategic debate which helps to capture divergent views across the business.

Scenario planning is a continuous process that constantly captures the understanding of the evolving market by tracking the critical factors that govern change.  Scenarios are used to review and adjust business plans for a creative and adaptive response.  The plans become a series of options which are explored, developed and exercised through scenarios to manage the balance of business risks and rewards.