4. Traditional Predictive Planning
The Past is the Key to the Future
Now
+X%-X%
MOST LIKELY
or
DESIRABLE
Extrapolates the
Future…
Planning Horizon
…From What We
Currently Know
Source: Modified from GBN
5. Scenario Planning
Explores a Broader Range of Future Possibility
NowEnvisions Multiple
Possible Futures…
UNCERTAIN OUTCOMES
Can Be Game Changers
…From What We
Don’t Know
Source: Modified from GBN
6. Contrasting the Methods
C
A
B
C
D
Traditional Predictive
Approach
Scenario Planning
Most Likely or
Preferred Outcome
2040
A
B
C
D
Multiple Possible
Outcomes
Actions
Common to A-B
Actions
Common to A-D
Actions
Common to A-C
Source: Modified from Tucson Water
NOW
NOW
7. C
A
B
D
Defining the Range of Future Possibility
Developing the End-Member Futures
NOW
Source: Modified from Denver Water/Tucson Water
2040
8. C
A
B
D
Defining the Range of Future Possibility
Identifying Possible Decision Points and Actions
NOW
Source: Modified from Denver Water/Tucson Water
Future
Tipping Points
Longer-Term
Contingent/Adaptive
Actions
Near-Term
Robust/
Low-Regret
Actions
2040
24. Identifying the Most Critical Uncertainties
High-Impact Drivers that Can “Tip the Future”
Increasing Importance
IncreasingUncertainty
(13) Is Tucson’s public willing to pay extra for
discretionary water-quality improvements to
the Colorado River Water/groundwater blend?
(1) Will the public accept the use of the
City’s “New” Water Treatment Plant for the
direct delivery of Colorado River Water?
Source: Modified from Tucson Water
29. Scenario B Scenario A
Scenario C Scenario D
Simplifying the Planning Environment
Developing Focused Narratives about
Possible Futures
= “Certain” Outcomes = “Possible” Outcomes
39. Potential Action Summary
Blue Skies
(Scenario A)
Hard Labor
(Scenario B)
Soup Kitchen
(Scenario C)
Better or Worse?
(Scenario D)
Multi-National
&
National
• Action A
• Action B
Multi-State
&
State
• Action C
• Action D
• Action E
County/
Municipal/
Local
• Action F
• Action G
• Action H
• Action I
Organizational
(Internal)
• Action J
• Action K
• Action L
• Action M
40. Potential Action Summary
Blue Skies
(Scenario A)
Hard Labor
(Scenario B)
Soup Kitchen
(Scenario C)
Better or Worse?
(Scenario D)
Multi-National
&
National
• Action A
• Action B
• Action A
• Action N
• Action O
• Action P
• Action A
• Action N
• Action O
• Action P
• Action A
• Action B
• Action N
• Action AA
Multi-State
&
State
• Action C
• Action D
• Action E
• Action C
• Action E
• Action Q
• Action R
• Action C
• Action E
• Action Q
• Action R
• Action W
• Action C
• Action E
• Action Q
• Action R
• Action BB
County/
Municipal/
Local
• Action F
• Action G
• Action H
• Action I
• Action F
• Action H
• Action S
• Action T
• Action F
• Action H
• Action T
• Action X
• Action Y
• Action F
• Action H
• Action T
• Action Y
• Action CC
Organizational
(Internal)
• Action J
• Action K
• Action L
• Action M
• Action J
• Action L
• Action M
• Action U
• Action V
• Action J
• Action L
• Action U
• Action V
• Action Z
• Action J
• Action L
• Action U
• Action Z
• Action DD
54. C
Recharge
Only
D
Enhanced
Recharge
?GO
2004
Low-Regret/Robust
Action Set
CAVSARP Expansion
CAP Delivery Flexibility
Rch vs Dir. Treat Study
Disinfection Evaluation
WQ/TDS Assessment
Public Preferences
SAVSARP Feasibility
Pipe Routing Studies
Action Set #2
SAVSARP Construction
Pipe Routing Studies
CAVSARP Expansion
CAP Delivery Flexibility
WQ/TDS Assessment
Triple-Bottom-Line Eval
2006
ALL
RECHARGE
Implementing Contingent Actions
And New Ones Emerge
(+X
)
(-X) MIN
WQ
MAX
WQ
2030
(-Y)
A New
Emerging
Scenario B
A New
Emerging
Scenario A