Strategic Analysis - Scenario Planning
Course ID: 261102 0101 317ESH
Course Dates : 02/11/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Business Analytics & Insight Business Decision Making Corporate Strategy Financial Analysis Strategic Management
Course Certified By: ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
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Executive Diploma Certificate
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Executive Masters Certificate
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Introduction
Scenario planning helps organizations test strategies against multiple plausible futures. This course teaches a clear method to identify critical uncertainties, construct alternative scenarios, and convert those scenarios into concrete choices. You will learn how to set up monitoring systems and early indicators that trigger strategic action. The format combines short lectures, case work, and facilitated workshops tied to participants' real issues.
Objectives
- Construct three to five plausible future scenarios for a chosen domain.
- Identify and prioritize critical drivers and uncertainties using structured analysis.
- Translate scenarios into strategic options and use them to stress-test current plans.
- Design measurable early warning indicators and a simple monitoring dashboard.
- Lead and facilitate a scenario-planning workshop and present actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Identify and prioritize critical drivers and uncertainties using structured analysis.
- Translate scenarios into strategic options and use them to stress-test current plans.
- Design measurable early warning indicators and a simple monitoring dashboard.
- Lead and facilitate a scenario-planning workshop and present actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Who Should Attend
- Head of Strategy / Strategy Director
- Business Unit Manager or General Manager with P&L responsibility
- Strategic Planning Analyst or Corporate Planner
- Risk Manager or Chief Risk Officer involved in enterprise risk
- Policy Lead, Public Affairs Manager, or long-range program manager
Training Method
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
Program Support
This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.
Course Agenda
Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection
Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
Week 1
Day 1
Scenario Planning Fundamentals
- Understanding the purpose of scenario planning
- Exploring the role of scenarios in strategic decision-making
- Linking future uncertainty with strategic choices
Critical Uncertainties Analysis
- Identifying factors that may shape future outcomes
- Analysing uncertainty and potential impact
- Prioritising critical drivers
Strategic Environment Scanning
- Monitoring external changes and trends
- Identifying emerging opportunities and threats
- Supporting future-oriented thinking
Day 2
Scenario Development Methods
- Constructing plausible future scenarios
- Defining scenario assumptions and conditions
- Creating structured scenario narratives
Future Scenario Analysis
- Comparing alternative future situations
- Evaluating strategic implications
- Identifying challenges and opportunities
Scenario Validation
- Testing scenario logic and relevance
- Reviewing assumptions with stakeholders
- Improving scenario quality
Day 3
Strategic Option Development
- Translating scenarios into strategic choices
- Identifying possible responses
- Evaluating strategic alternatives
Stress Testing Strategies
- Testing current plans against future scenarios
- Identifying strategic weaknesses
- Improving organisational preparedness
Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
- Applying scenario insights to decisions
- Managing uncertainty in strategic planning
- Supporting flexible strategies
Day 4
Early Warning Indicators
- Defining indicators that signal future changes
- Selecting measurable monitoring factors
- Linking indicators with strategic actions
Strategic Monitoring Systems
- Designing monitoring approaches
- Developing simple dashboards
- Supporting ongoing strategic awareness
Scenario Planning Workshops
- Planning effective scenario workshops
- Facilitating strategic discussions
- Capturing stakeholder insights
Day 5
Scenario Planning Application
- Applying scenario planning methods to business challenges
- Developing practical strategic scenarios
- Improving future readiness
Strategic Recommendations
- Presenting scenario-based recommendations
- Supporting senior stakeholder decisions
- Translating insights into actions
Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing strategic analysis scenario planning tools and frameworks
- Preparing a personal implementation or development plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
