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In this book, we have presented a range of scenario methods, along with related methods of inquiry such as Delphi and decision analysis. In the previous chapter, we have outlined a range of case study examples of these various methods, across a range of organizations and over time scales ranging from 24 hours to many months. In this final chapter, we will summarize the key strengths of each of the methods and outline criteria by which you might select it for your own inquiry. We will also outline what we see as the limitations of each method, pointing to alternative approaches to address these. First, let us summarize the reasons why we see scenario thinking and scenario analysis as essential tools for strategic analysis and decision making for the future.
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Cairns, G., Wright, G. (2018). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Scenario Interventions Within Organizations. In: Scenario Thinking. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49067-0_11
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