IMAGEning the Future

The chapter IMAGEning the Future by Renate Kenter in The World of Visual Facilitation explores the potential of visual facilitation in scenario-based strategy.

Although we cannot predict the future, we can try to imagine it. Scenario planning is a creative process that requires people to use their imagination. The imaginative process involves creating visuals that help organizations imagine possible future scenarios, allowing for more resilient and adaptable strategies.

The chapter delves into the role of visual facilitation and visual metaphors throughout the scenario-based startegy method.

“Bad scenario’s don’t exist, only bad preperation.”

Paul de Ruijter

“By using language and visuals, we can create the future today.”

Jolanda van Heijningen

“The future cannot be forecasted, but it can be foreseen.”

Renate Kenter

“History shows us how unpredictable the future can be.”

Friso van Nimwegen

“The complexity of the future requires multidimensional thinking, anticipating and acting.”

Sharda Tewari

“Being well prepared is better than hoping that things will work out.”

Reinier Hattink

“Conducting research about the future is the greatest thing there is.”

Femke Pennink

“Without having a clear strategic goal, you are the puppet of circumstances.”

Kwint Kramer

“To be able to think about the future, you need to have the figures in order.”

Jannie Pruimers-Lanenga

“Discovering connections between data and trends remains fascinating.”

Iris Lijkendijk

“”One cannot drive with just the rearview mirror; look ahead and overtake! That’s the essence of scenario planning.””

Aryzo Arrindell