Clarity Under Pressure. Options Before Crisis.
A strategic foresight sprint for CEOs navigating uncertainty.
💼 Service Summary
Rapid Scenario Planning is a focused, high-leverage advisory engagement designed to help newly appointed CEOs make better decisions — faster — under conditions of uncertainty. Within five working days, you’ll equip the CEO with three structured strategic scenarios , each showing distinct risks, upside, and priority actions.
The outcome: board-ready confidence, optionality without paralysis, and a clear path to lead decisively.
🧠 Who It’s For
Ideal Client Profile Description Role Newly appointed CEO (0–9 months in seat) Firm Type Mid-market (£50M–£500M), privately held, PE-backed, or listed Situation Facing unstable revenue, legacy operational fragility, softening markets, or board pressure Trigger Moments Missed quarter, cashflow tightening, client churn, investor demands, staff unrest
🎯 Key Objectives
Structure and stress-test the CEO’s decision-making under ambiguity
Frame 2–3 strategic scenarios around known risks and unknowns
Define the signals, triggers, and early-warning indicators for each
Enable fast board alignment and leadership team mobilisation
Protect CEO credibility through logic, not guesswork
🧱 Engagement Structure (3-Step Delivery)
Phase Description Outcome 1. Strategic Intake (60–90 mins) Define key uncertainties, variables, and assumptions; map stakeholder expectations Assumptions Table + Risk Lens 2. Scenario Workshop (90–120 mins) Co-develop 3 scenarios: Base Case, Downside Shock, Mitigated/Upside Recovery Scenario Matrix + Impact/Probability Map 3. Prioritisation & Messaging (60–90 mins) Identify early moves, define “trigger thresholds,” and shape narrative for board or team Scenario Strategy Brief + Board Slides
Delivery: 100% virtual, within 5–7 business daysSupport Tools: Templates, AI-synthesised summaries, optional recordings
🧰 Included Deliverables
Deliverable Description Scenario Matrix (PDF) 3-option visual grid: Impact × Probability × Confidence Assumptions Tracker Structured breakdown of key drivers, thresholds, and data gaps Trigger & Action Map What to monitor, when to act, and what to activate in each scenario Board Mini-Pack (Optional) 5–6 slide deck for board, PE, or bank briefings “CEO First Moves” Checklist Tactical playbook of next steps across each scenario path
🛠 Scenario Categories You May Explore
Scenario Lever Sample Variables Revenue Risk Client churn, price sensitivity, sales cycle extensions Cashflow Pressure Covenant triggers, AP/AR shifts, credit terms Operational Shock Supply chain failure, tech outage, attrition spike Market Disruption Competitor M&A, inflation-driven margin squeeze Organisational Fragility Exec team churn, culture deterioration, remote ops breakdown
Each scenario is mapped to: Risk | Mitigation | Messaging | Trigger | Decision Point
💸 Pricing Tiers
Tier What’s Included Price Range (GBP) Core Full 3-phase workshop + matrix + brief £5,000 – £7,500 Board Ready + Slide deck + coaching + board rehearsal £8,500 – £12,000 Ongoing Monitor + 30-day scenario tracking support £12,000 – £18,000
Bundled discounts available when purchased with Strategic Options Workshop or CEO Reset.
🔑 Why CEOs Buy This
CEO Concern How This Helps “I inherited a fragile business with unknown risks.” Makes risks visible, structured, and decision-ready “I don’t want to overreact — or wait too long.” Helps you define when and why to act “The board wants clarity, not guesswork.” Gives you board-grade logic and narrative control “We’re one bad quarter away from crisis.” Equips you with pre-baked plays for each path