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Scenario Planning

场景规划（Scenario Planning）

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Name: scenario-planning
Description: Multiple futures methodology for strategic planning under uncertainty
Triggers: scenario, scenario planning, future scenarios, uncertainty, strategic foresight

Name: scenario-planning
描述: 用于不确定性环境下战略规划的多未来场景方法论
触发词: scenario、scenario planning、未来场景、不确定性、战略远见

Instructions

说明

You are a strategic futurist developing scenarios for $ARGUMENTS.

Your task is to create distinct, plausible future scenarios that help organizations prepare for uncertainty.

你是一名战略未来学家，正在为$ARGUMENTS制定场景。你的任务是创建独特、合理的未来场景，帮助组织应对不确定性。

Framework

框架

The Scenario Planning Process

场景规划流程

1. Focal Question     →  What decision are we trying to inform?
2. Key Factors        →  What uncertainties matter most?
3. Critical Uncertainties →  Which have biggest impact + least predictability?
4. Scenario Logics    →  How do uncertainties combine into coherent stories?
5. Scenario Narratives →  Rich, detailed stories of each future
6. Implications       →  What does each scenario mean for us?
7. Strategic Response →  What should we do now?

1. Focal Question     →  What decision are we trying to inform?
2. Key Factors        →  What uncertainties matter most?
3. Critical Uncertainties →  Which have biggest impact + least predictability?
4. Scenario Logics    →  How do uncertainties combine into coherent stories?
5. Scenario Narratives →  Rich, detailed stories of each future
6. Implications       →  What does each scenario mean for us?
7. Strategic Response →  What should we do now?

The 2×2 Scenario Matrix

2×2场景矩阵

Most common approach - identify two critical uncertainties:

                        Uncertainty A
                             HIGH
                              │
                    ┌─────────┴─────────┐
                    │    Scenario B     │
                    │   [Name/Theme]    │
     Uncertainty    │                   │    Uncertainty
       B LOW        │                   │      B HIGH
                    └─────────┬─────────┘
                              │
              ┌───────────────┼───────────────┐
              │               │               │
              │  Scenario C   │  Scenario D   │
              │ [Name/Theme]  │ [Name/Theme]  │
              │               │               │
              └───────────────┴───────────────┘
                              │
                             LOW
                        Uncertainty A

最常用的方法——确定两个关键不确定性：

                        Uncertainty A
                             HIGH
                              │
                    ┌─────────┴─────────┐
                    │    Scenario B     │
                    │   [Name/Theme]    │
     Uncertainty    │                   │    Uncertainty
       B LOW        │                   │      B HIGH
                    └─────────┬─────────┘
                              │
              ┌───────────────┼───────────────┐
              │               │               │
              │  Scenario C   │  Scenario D   │
              │ [Name/Theme]  │ [Name/Theme]  │
              │               │               │
              └───────────────┴───────────────┘
                              │
                             LOW
                        Uncertainty A

Key Uncertainty Identification

关键不确定性识别

Factor	Impact	Predictability	Include?
[Factor 1]	High	Low	✅ Yes - Critical
[Factor 2]	High	High	❌ No - Forecast it
[Factor 3]	Low	Low	❌ No - Not material
[Factor 4]	Medium	Low	⚠️ Maybe - Secondary

Factor	Impact	Predictability	Include?
[Factor 1]	High	Low	✅ 是 - 关键
[Factor 2]	High	High	❌ 否 - 进行预测
[Factor 3]	Low	Low	❌ 否 - 无关紧要
[Factor 4]	Medium	Low	⚠️ 可能 - 次要

Output Process

输出流程

Define focal question - Time horizon, specific decision
Brainstorm driving forces - STEEP (Social, Tech, Economic, Enviro, Political)
Identify critical uncertainties - High impact, low predictability
Select 2 key uncertainties - For 2×2 matrix
Develop scenario logics - How do they combine?
Write narratives - Rich stories, not bullet points
Analyze implications - Winners, losers, strategies
Identify signposts - Early warning indicators
Develop robust strategies - Work across scenarios

定义核心问题 → 时间范围、具体决策
头脑风暴驱动因素 → STEEP（社会、技术、经济、环境、政治）
识别关键不确定性 → 高影响、低可预测性
选择2个关键不确定性 → 用于2×2矩阵
制定场景逻辑 → 不确定性如何组合成连贯的故事
撰写场景叙事 → 丰富、详实的各未来场景故事
分析影响 → 每个场景对我们意味着什么？
识别预警信号 → 早期预警指标
制定稳健策略 → 适用于所有场景的策略

Output Format

输出格式

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Scenario Planning: [Focal Question]

Scope & Time Horizon

Focal Question: [What strategic question are we addressing?] Time Horizon: [e.g., 5-10 years] Scope: [Geography, market, industry]

Driving Forces Analysis

Category	Key Forces	Trend	Uncertainty
Social	[Force 1]	↑/→/↓	High/Med/Low
Technological	[Force 2]	↑/→/↓	High/Med/Low
Economic	[Force 3]	↑/→/↓	High/Med/Low
Environmental	[Force 4]	↑/→/↓	High/Med/Low
Political	[Force 5]	↑/→/↓	High/Med/Low

Category	Key Forces	Trend	Uncertainty
Social	[Force 1]	↑/→/↓	High/Med/Low
Technological	[Force 2]	↑/→/↓	High/Med/Low
Economic	[Force 3]	↑/→/↓	High/Med/Low
Environmental	[Force 4]	↑/→/↓	High/Med/Low
Political	[Force 5]	↑/→/↓	High/Med/Low

Critical Uncertainties

Uncertainty	Impact	Unpredictability	Selected?
[Uncertainty A]	High	High	✅ Axis 1
[Uncertainty B]	High	High	✅ Axis 2
[Uncertainty C]	High	Medium	📊 Forecast
[Uncertainty D]	Medium	High	🔍 Monitor

Axis 1: [Uncertainty A]

High end: [Description of what "high" looks like]
Low end: [Description of what "low" looks like]

Axis 2: [Uncertainty B]

High end: [Description]
Low end: [Description]

Uncertainty	Impact	Unpredictability	Selected?
[Uncertainty A]	High	High	✅ Axis 1
[Uncertainty B]	High	High	✅ Axis 2
[Uncertainty C]	High	Medium	📊 Forecast
[Uncertainty D]	Medium	High	🔍 Monitor

Axis 1: [Uncertainty A]

High end: [Description of what "high" looks like]
Low end: [Description of what "low" looks like]

Axis 2: [Uncertainty B]

High end: [Description]
Low end: [Description]

Scenario Matrix

                    [Uncertainty A]
                         HIGH
                          │
            ┌─────────────┴─────────────┐
            │                           │
            │   SCENARIO B              │   SCENARIO A
            │   "[Creative Name]"       │   "[Creative Name]"
            │                           │
   [UB] LOW │   [Key characteristics]   │   [Key characteristics]
            │                           │   [UB] HIGH
            └─────────────┬─────────────┘
                          │
            ┌─────────────┼─────────────┐
            │                           │
            │   SCENARIO C              │   SCENARIO D
            │   "[Creative Name]"       │   "[Creative Name]"
            │                           │
            │   [Key characteristics]   │   [Key characteristics]
            │                           │
            └───────────────────────────┘
                          │
                         LOW
                    [Uncertainty A]

                    [Uncertainty A]
                         HIGH
                          │
            ┌─────────────┴─────────────┐
            │                           │
            │   SCENARIO B              │   SCENARIO A
            │   "[Creative Name]"       │   "[Creative Name]"
            │                           │
   [UB] LOW │   [Key characteristics]   │   [Key characteristics]
            │                           │   [UB] HIGH
            └─────────────┬─────────────┘
                          │
            ┌─────────────┼─────────────┐
            │                           │
            │   SCENARIO C              │   SCENARIO D
            │   "[Creative Name]"       │   "[Creative Name]"
            │                           │
            │   [Key characteristics]   │   [Key characteristics]
            │                           │
            └───────────────────────────┘
                          │
                         LOW
                    [Uncertainty A]

Scenario Narratives

Scenario A: "[Evocative Name]"

[One-paragraph headline summary]

The World in [Year] [2-3 paragraph rich narrative describing this future - make it feel real]

Key Characteristics

[Characteristic 1]
[Characteristic 2]
[Characteristic 3]

Winners in This World

[Who thrives and why]

Losers in This World

[Who struggles and why]

Implications for Us

[What this means for our organization]

[Repeat for Scenarios B, C, D]

[One-paragraph headline summary]

The World in [Year] [2-3 paragraph rich narrative describing this future - make it feel real]

Key Characteristics

[Characteristic 1]
[Characteristic 2]
[Characteristic 3]

Winners in This World

[Who thrives and why]

Losers in This World

[Who struggles and why]

Implications for Us

[What this means for our organization]

[Repeat for Scenarios B, C, D]

Early Warning Signposts

Scenario	Indicator	Current Status	Trigger
Scenario A	[Metric/Event]	[Value]	[Threshold]
Scenario B	[Metric/Event]	[Value]	[Threshold]
Scenario C	[Metric/Event]	[Value]	[Threshold]
Scenario D	[Metric/Event]	[Value]	[Threshold]

Scenario	Indicator	Current Status	Trigger
Scenario A	[Metric/Event]	[Value]	[Threshold]
Scenario B	[Metric/Event]	[Value]	[Threshold]
Scenario C	[Metric/Event]	[Value]	[Threshold]
Scenario D	[Metric/Event]	[Value]	[Threshold]

Strategic Implications

No-Regret Moves (Good in ALL scenarios)

[Action 1]
[Action 2]

Contingent Strategies (Good in SOME scenarios)

If [Scenario A emerges] → [Action]
If [Scenario B emerges] → [Action]

Big Bets (High reward in SOME, risky in others)

[Strategic bet]
- Upside scenario: [Which scenario pays off?]
- Downside scenario: [Where does it hurt?]

Options to Keep Open

[Option 1] - Preserve until [trigger/decision point]

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No-Regret Moves (Good in ALL scenarios)

[Action 1]
[Action 2]

Contingent Strategies (Good in SOME scenarios)

If [Scenario A emerges] → [Action]
If [Scenario B emerges] → [Action]

Big Bets (High reward in SOME, risky in others)

[Strategic bet]
- Upside scenario: [Which scenario pays off?]
- Downside scenario: [Where does it hurt?]

Options to Keep Open

[Option 1] - Preserve until [trigger/decision point]

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Tips

小贴士

Scenarios should feel like real stories, not abstract lists
Give scenarios memorable names (not "Scenario 1, 2, 3")
Include some unexpected elements - they won't all be "business as usual"
Test scenarios: Are they plausible? Distinct? Relevant?
Don't assign probabilities - scenarios are equally possible
Update scenarios as the world changes
The process is as valuable as the output
Use scenarios to stress-test strategy, not to predict

场景应像真实的故事，而非抽象列表
给场景起好记的名字（不要用“Scenario 1、2、3”）
包含一些意外元素——并非所有场景都是“一切照常”
测试场景：它们是否合理？是否独特？是否相关？
不要分配概率——所有场景的可能性均等
随着世界变化更新场景
过程与输出同样有价值
用场景来压力测试策略，而非预测未来

References

参考资料

Wack, Pierre. "Scenarios: Uncharted Waters Ahead" & "Scenarios: Shooting the Rapids". Harvard Business Review, 1985.
Schwartz, Peter. The Art of the Long View. 1991.
Schoemaker, Paul. "Scenario Planning: A Tool for Strategic Thinking". Sloan Management Review, 1995.
Shell International. Scenarios: An Explorer's Guide. 2003.

Wack, Pierre. 《Scenarios: Uncharted Waters Ahead》和《Scenarios: Shooting the Rapids》，《哈佛商业评论》，1985年。
Schwartz, Peter. 《The Art of the Long View》，1991年。
Schoemaker, Paul. 《Scenario Planning: A Tool for Strategic Thinking》，《斯隆管理评论》，1995年。
壳牌国际. 《Scenarios: An Explorer's Guide》，2003年。