Scenario Planning: Designing the Future of Work and Place

What will the future of work—and the spaces we work in—really look like? In the forward-thinking video “Scenario Planning – The Future of Work and Place”, futurist Andrew Scott explores how scenario planning can help individuals and organizations prepare for multiple possible futures. Rather than trying to predict one perfect outcome, scenario planning empowers us to think in terms of flexibility, values, and purpose. As technology, demographic shifts, and cultural trends transform our workplaces and communities, Scott encourages us to create adaptable systems that support well-being, creativity, and lifelong contribution.

This mindset is especially important for those planning for 100-year lives. The traditional concept of retirement is evolving, and so is the idea of what “work” looks like in later decades. Scenario planning can help us prepare for meaningful roles across time, whether in formal employment, entrepreneurship, or service. The future won’t be defined by one path—but by our readiness to navigate change and design lives with purpose.

How do you imagine your work evolving in the decades to come?
 Are you planning for a life of multiple careers, flexible work, or community engagement?
 What does your ideal “workplace” look like—at age 40, 60, or even 90?

Let’s explore your vision of the future in the Age Brilliantly Forum. Share how you’re planning for a changing world of work—and learn from others designing their 100-year lives with clarity and courage.