Transformative scenario planning : working together to change the future

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Author:

Kahane, Adam.

ISBN:

9781609944902

Personal Author:

Kahane, Adam.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication Information:

San Francisco : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, c2012.

Physical Description:

xv, 126 p. ; 22 cm.

Contents:

An invention born of necessity: the Mont Fleur scenario exercise -- A new way to work with the future -- First step: convene a team from across the whole system -- Second step: observe what is happening -- Third step: construct stories about what could happen -- Fourth step: discover what can and must be done -- Fifth step: act to transform the system -- New stories can generate new realities: the Destino Colombia project -- The inner game of social transformation.

Abstract:

People who are trying to solve tough economic, social, or environmental problems often find themselves frustratingly stuck. They cannot solve their problems in their current context; the larger system within which they are operating is too unstable or unfair or unsustainable. They cannot transform this system on their own or by working only with their friends or colleagues; the system is too complex to be grasped or shifted by any one person or organization or sector. And the actors whose cooperation would be necessary to transform the system don't understand or agree with or trust each other enough to work together. This book describes a powerful new methodology for dealing with this increasingly common set of challenges.

Subject Term:

Social sciences -- Simulation methods.

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Summary

"Take s scenario planning to a new level, beyond the confines of business strategy, to deal with wider social and economic issues."-Vince Cable, former Secretary of State for Business, UK

People who are trying to solve tough economic, social, and environmental problems often find themselves frustratingly stuck. They can't solve their problems in their current context, which is too unstable or unfair or unsustainable. They can't transform this context on their own-it's too complex to be grasped or shifted by any one person or organization or sector. And the people whose cooperation they need don't understand, agree with, or trust them...or each other.

Transformative scenario planning is a powerful new methodology for dealing with these challenges. It enables us to transform ourselves and our relationships and thereby the systems of which we are a part. At a time when divisions within and among societies are causing so many people to get stuck and to suffer, it offers hope-and a proven approach-for moving forward together.

Praise for Adam Kahane's books

"Thought-provoking discourse on handling difficult situations."- Publishers Weekly

"Profound . . . a wise way to negotiate our toughest group, community, and societal challenges."-William Ury, New York Times -bestselling coauthor of Getting to Yes