Abstract
PurposeThis article seeks to present approaches on the utilisation of expert information in strategic planning practices.Design/methodology/approachThe article emphasises alternative scenario development for the bases of decision making. This is done through an evaluation of Delphi studies and their feasibility for scenario construction. As an application of the information processes, both narrow and broad expert information processes are presented as alternative sources for solutions in public sector strategic planning.FindingsBasically, there are two alternative ways to utilise Delphi studies in strategic planning and decision making: a broad expert information process (BEIP) model; and a narrow expert information process (NEIP) model.Practical implicationsAs a broad process, an example is presented of the alternative future outcomes and the argumentation around it in the share of genetically modified plant varieties in commercial farming in Finland.Originality/valueThis theoretical review contributes to the discussions of the linkages between the use of expert information, the scenario planning and the strategic planning processes.
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