The challenges of uncertainty and disruption facing transportation decision-makers today require flexible, adaptable responses. New problems require new thinking and new approaches – especially from the practitioners agency leaders rely on to conduct analysis and engage stakeholders to recommend near-term actions and long-term strategies. Scenario planning is broadly understood as a promising method to support this kind of decision-making, but is under-utilized by transportation agencies.
In this session, we’ll take a closer look at how transportation agencies would benefit from scenario planning in their decision making while considering the influence of agency culture, organizational structure, business processes and governance on scenario planning implementation. Session participants will hear from transportation executive leaders about the opportunities and challenges they face in adopting scenario planning principles in their agency. [The session will incorporate interactive elements to increase engagement from participants.]
