What could happen that would change our path?
Occurrence
Whether the event is planned, probable, or may happen without design or expectation.
Predictable
Scheduled or probable events.
- What planned events could affect our work?
- What regular cycles or seasons impact our domain?
- What known milestones or deadlines could shift priorities?
- What scheduled reviews could redirect us?
Crisis
Possible events that constrain or degrade our efforts.
- What could force immediate reprioritization?
- What events would halt our progress?
- What would make our goal irrelevant?
Opportunity
Possible events that could expand or enhance our efforts.
- What events could expand our boundaries?
- What events could expedite our work?
- What events might expand our resources?
Influence
Whether we can affect the occurrence or outcome of the event.
Participatory
Events where we are involved and have influence.
- What leadership changes might occur?
- What reorganizations are being discussed?
- What strategic shifts are possible?
- What events could we shape or influence?
Observable
Events where we are not involved or do not have influence.
- What competitor actions might force adaptation?
- What regulatory changes are possible?
- What environmental shifts could impact us?
- What external signals should we monitor?