Workplace glossary

What is Scenario Planning?

Definition & practical guide1 min read

Scenario planning is modelling several plausible futures for a property portfolio and testing what each one would require, rather than committing to a single forecast.

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Typical scenarios cover headcount growth or contraction, a change to the attendance policy, a lease event or consolidating sites. Each is tested against current occupancy to see whether the space still works and what it would cost.

The value is in the comparison rather than the prediction. Knowing which scenarios break the plan tells you which lease terms and which policies are worth negotiating hardest.

Common questions

What does Scenario Planning mean in simple terms?

Scenario planning is modelling several plausible futures for a property portfolio and testing what each one would require, rather than committing to a single forecast.

How is Scenario Planning measured and reported?

Typical scenarios cover headcount growth or contraction, a change to the attendance policy, a lease event or consolidating sites. Each is tested against current occupancy to see whether the space still works and what it would cost.

How does Scenario Planning work in practice?

The value is in the comparison rather than the prediction. Knowing which scenarios break the plan tells you which lease terms and which policies are worth negotiating hardest.