Scenario planning
For more informed and
resilient strategic plans
Scenario planning and strategy development for public sector and purpose driven organisations
The energy that Simon brings is infectious, and the different tools he used to get people to think strategically and understand the scenario development process meant that everyone could contribute.
If it sometimes feels like your strategic plan has gone out of date before it’s even been published. Or if your organisations strategy is poorly understood by staff. Or if your struggling to get people to contribute meaningfully to your strategy development then a well facilitated scenario planning engagement might be what you’re organisation needs.
Scenario planning is a strategy development process that prioritises stakeholder engagement, collective ownership and strategic resilience. It is particularly relevant to organisations making long term investments in uncertain environments where high levels of governance are required.
Simon spent a number of years practising scenario planning and strategy development at some of Australia’s biggest organisations. He now applies what he learnt to support public sector and for purpose leaders who want to develop more effective and relevant long term strategies.
If you’d like to understand more about the scenario planning process you can purchase Simon’s book ;
The scenario planning guide
How scenario planning can be used to align thinking, stimulate ideas and overcome the inertia of uncertainty.
Alternatively, reach out and make a time to talk with Simon about your current strategy and how scenario planning might be used to support its renewal.
case studies
20 year scenarios for the future of libraries
My Community Library Ltd (Myli) was facing significant changes to its structure and operating model. A shift away from council funding to a self-funded not-for-profit operating model provides the opportunity to expand services and geography but may also bring new challenges and new competitors.
As part of this shift, the CEO was asked to develop a 20-year strategy to help guide the organisation forward. To help navigate this uncertainty and better understand the strategic options that may occur over such a long-time horizon, Myli engaged Simon to develop a set of future scenarios out to 2040. These scenarios were then used in a series of facilities workshops with senior leaders and the Myli Board to help determine a shared vision for the future.
Working with Simon is an incredibly enlightening and rewarding experience. His foresight and ability to distil complex information into an engaging story that resonates with the audience is exceptional. Every conversation with Simon takes you on a journey that has many forks in the road and it’s this skill that challenges and develops our strategic thinking. I highly recommend Simon Waller to any organisation.
Leanne Williams
CEO – My Community Library
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SCENARIO PLANNING WORKSHOPS
All my workshops are tailored to the unique requirements of each client. As part of the design phase, I will work with you to understand your current situation and the strategic challenges you need to address.
To arrange a time to talk, please fill in the form below. Alternatively, you can reach out on 1300 66 55 85 (within Australia).
