Misc
Each scenario must have a _______
Plot
An unpredictable, dramatic change
Revolution
Partnerships, followed by separation, followed by reconciliation.
Friendship
Assign each scenario to an ______
Individual
World oil supplies remain sufficient, but prices fluctuate, making sustained investments in alternative solutions risky.
Concorde Scenario
Three common plots include:
"Winners and losers", "Challenge and response" and "Evolution"
Economies often move in ____ of growth and decline.
Cycles
A group or individual travels from A to B having adventures along the way.
Epic
Assign each scenario to a pair of _____, one as the writer and one as a veteran of the organization
Authors
Technology Corporation continues working in its SBIR-focused model but it increases R&D contract funding as the economy recovers from a recession.
Airbus Scenario
Plots should involve key factors and trends from:
Interviews
Brainstorming
Ranking Exercises
This story line is based on a perception that a given force will continue to grow and expand, infinitely.
Infinite possibility
Something must be stolen from an inaccessible place- the "impossible"
Heist
Assign each scenario to an individual with access to a...
It was a turbulent year, with a significant stock market falter in October followed closely by the demise of numerous financial institution and the uncertainties of a newly elected Democratic administration.
Horse and Buggy Scenario
The scenario ______ are critical.
Titles
A hero confronting acorrupt system. The "underdog" and "David and Goliath" stories are other names for this plot.
Lone Ranger
A critical time of life, with some tragedy reshaping personalities.
Coming of age
Assign all scenario writing to ________
One individual (usually a talented writer)
SBIR continues to be the bread and butter of the company. As a result of the recession, SBIR funding continues to decline and contract R&D has a limited duration for specific projects.
Titanic Scenario
Groups should develop detailed responses to the following questions:
-What are the ______?
-What do you feel is ______?
-What is _____?
-What are the driving forces?
-What do you feel is uncertain?
-What is inevitable?
Some plots can effectively feature major social shifts that show up in the form of significant generational differences.
My generation
The main character facing an ethical dilemma.
Do the right thing
Name two tips for writing scenarios
-Give each story a beginning, middle, and end.
-Some elements should remain constant
-Use characters in the scenarios.
-Include dramas and conflicts
-Use present verb tenses
How many technology corporation scenarios are there?
4