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Gill Ringland Books

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Gill Ringland is a British author and consultant specializing in strategic foresight and scenario planning. She has served as CEO of SAMI Consulting and has extensive experience advising corporations and governments on future-oriented strategy and risk management.

Known for: Scenario Planning: Managing for the Future

Books by Gill Ringland

Scenario Planning: Managing for the Future

Scenario Planning: Managing for the Future

strategy·10 min read

Scenario Planning: Managing for the Future introduces the concept and practice of scenario planning as a strategic management tool. It explains how organizations can use structured foresight to anticipate change, manage uncertainty, and make better long-term decisions. The book provides frameworks, case studies, and methodologies for developing and applying scenarios in business and policy contexts.

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The Evolution and Foundations of Scenario Planning

When I speak about scenario planning, I often begin with its lineage. The method did not emerge overnight; it was born out of necessity, in contexts where strategists had to think under uncertainty. Its early development can be traced to the military sphere—particularly post-war operations research ...

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The Scenario Planning Process: From Focal Issues to Frameworks

Every scenario exercise begins with focus. Before imagining worlds, we must decide what question we are trying to answer. In my facilitation practice, I often describe this as identifying the ‘focal issue’. Whether a corporation is concerned about industry transformation, climate regulation, or tech...

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About Gill Ringland

Gill Ringland is a British author and consultant specializing in strategic foresight and scenario planning. She has served as CEO of SAMI Consulting and has extensive experience advising corporations and governments on future-oriented strategy and risk management.

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