Scenario Planning for Coaches
Purpose
Teach coaches how to use scenario planning with their clients
How to Use
From Scenario Planning for Coaches folder. 1. Introduce scenario planning as a coaching tool for uncertain futures. 2. Frame the client's focal question. 3. Identify the client's key uncertainties. 4. Build 2-4 plausible future scenarios. 5. Test the client's current plans against each scenario. 6. Identify robust actions (work in all scenarios) and contingent actions (work only in specific scenarios). 7. Use scenario conversations to expand the client's thinking horizon from reactive to anticipatory.
Created by Dale Williams / The Coaching Centre
When to Use
This tool is suited to the following coaching and facilitation contexts:
| Context | Relevant |
|---|---|
| Individual Coaching | |
| Team Coaching | |
| Leadership Development | |
| Facilitation / Workshop | |
| Online / Virtual |