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Discussion-based Exercise

1. Research
Gather the background and technical infor- includes the flow, proper timing, and integra-
mation needed to ensure that the scenario tion of the scenario elements.
events are realistic and complete.This

2. Draft the Scenario Components

The scenario should be broken up into dis- order. First the scenario (narrative) back-
crete episodes called “moves.” Each move ground is presented, followed by scenario
details the events that have transpired and the moves:
Scenario Development Steps
response actions that have taken place during Scenario Move I
a specific timeframe. Each one is sequenced Scenario Move II
and introduces the events in a chronological Scenario Move III

3. Create Problem Statements and Messages

These are questions that the facilitator can (messages) and related discussion questions to
verbally present to the group, which then dis- individuals to answer from the perspective of
cusses them one at a time.Alternatively, the their own organization and role.These are
facilitator can provide written detailed events then discussed by the group.

4. Finalize the Scenario

The scenario should be reviewed several talk-through at a working meeting of the
times to ensure that all technical aspects are planning team to make any changes and
covered and that the timeline is logical and finalize the scenario.
realistic. Once this has been done, conduct a

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