Micro-Credential in Scenario Planning: Preparing Supply Chain for Surprises

1. Session 1:
   Introduction to Biases of Decision-making under Uncertainty, Scenario Planning
2. Session 2:
   Custom Scenario Development: Scenario framework and guidelines
3. Session 3:
   Custom Scenario Development (hands-on workshop)
4. Session 4:
   Scenario Collateral Development: Narratives, media (GenAI; hands-on workshop)
5. Session 5:
   Scenario Application: Frameworks for single and cross-scenario evaluation
6. Session 6:
   Scenario Application: Visioning and Stress-Testing (hands-on workshop)
7. Session 7:
   Scenario Indicators and Dashboard for Environmental Monitoring
8. Session 8:
   Leadership for Uncertain Environments: Building Vigilant Organizations

This course will enable you to:

• Display knowledge of scenario planning through scenario creation and application.
• Create scenarios to characterize business uncertainty and apply them to creatively identify solutions for making strategic decisions under uncertainty.

This course is designed for leaders and professionals who must make high-impact decisions in uncertain, rapidly changing environments, including:

• Senior executives and business unit leaders responsible for strategy, growth, and long-term performance
• Strategy, corporate development, and planning professionals involved in market analysis, investment decisions, and portfolio management
• Innovation, transformation, and digital leaders navigating disruptive and emerging business models
• Risk management and enterprise resilience leaders seeking proactive approaches to uncertainty beyond traditional risk tools Entrepreneurs and founders preparing their organizations for multiple possible futures
• High-potential managers and future leaders developing strategic thinking

The course has no formal prerequisites. However, to gain maximum value, participants should:

• Have basic familiarity with business strategy and organizational decision-making
• Be involved in, or exposed to, strategic planning, growth initiatives, innovation, or risk management
• Be willing to actively participate in hands-on workshops and group discussions