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Nightmare Scenarios

What’s the worst thing that could happen in your business? What keeps you up at night? This proactive activity invites participants to share their fears and risks, revealing problems to be solved and perceptions to be tackled.

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SWOT Analysis Guide

Our PDF Guide features a thorough explanation of how to use this tool, with examples and best practices to help you get it right first time.

Technique

Visioning

Outcomes

By acting proactively to identify and discuss the issues that worry participants, that can act positively to mitigate problems before they occur, or alleviate concerns by sharing their thoughts and having a partner point out positive aspects.

In Detail

We pair up participants and invite to share their "nightmare scenarios". These could be in the form of general concerns about existing projects or situations, or worries about future events - either fixed or potential.

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