Many good sources for doing research and scenario planning (& Delphi) are:

  • The Delphi Primer by Dr. Elmer Hall. Published in the Refractive Thinker (2009). (See reference & links below).
  • The Delphi + AI Primer is presented here (https://delphiplan.com/delphi-ai-primer/) which takes a modern approach to articles and research using a “Regenerative Dynamic” approach to articles and blogs. See Hall & Lentz (in press) related to Human + Artificial Intelligence.
  • RAND corporation has a wealth of information about Delphi Method. (http://www.rand.org/topics/delphi-method.html)
  • Hall & Hinkelman (2018) devote a chapter of their strategic planning book (a guide to patent commercialization) to sustainability and scenario planning, likely with a Delphi approach. (See reference & links below).

Publications

Hall, E. (2009). Strategic planning in times of extreme uncertainty. In C. A. Lentz (Ed.), The refractive thinker: Vol. 1. An anthology of higher learning (1st ed., pp. 41-58). Las Vegas, NV: The Lentz Leadership Institute. (www.RefractiveThinker.com)

Hall, E. (2009). The Delphi primer: Doing real-world or academic research using a mixed-method approach. In C. A. Lentz (Ed.), The refractive thinker: Vol. 2. Research methodology (2nd ed., pp. 3-28). Las Vegas, NV: The Lentz Leadership Institute. (www.RefractiveThinker.com)

Hall, E. (2010). Innovation out of turbulence: Scenario and survival plans that utilizes groups and the wisdom of crowds. In C. A. Lentz (Ed.), The refractive thinker: Vol. 5. Strategy in innovation (5th ed., pp. 1-30). Las Vegas, NV: The Lentz Leadership Institute. (www.RefractiveThinker.com)

Hall, E. (2010). Lessons of recessions: Sustainability education and jobs may be the answer. Journal of Sustainability and Green Management. Jacksonville, FL: Academic and Business Research Institute. Retrieved from: http://www.aabri.com/manuscripts/10659.pdf

Hall, E. B. (2023). Perpetual Innovation™: Club management workbook focusing on the most impactful giving. ISBN: 979-8859024810 Amazon.com/dp/B0CGXHB31Y

Hall, E. B. (2024). Perpetual Innovation™: Rapid Strategic Planning and Regenerative AI (1st ed.). ISBN: 979-8326692061 Amazon.com/dp/B0D5BMXZWT eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D85GMW7F

Hall, E. B. (in press). Perpetual Innovation™: Workshop-Workbook on Rapid Strategic Planning and Regenerative AI. ISBN: 979-8329307740

Hall, E. B. & Lentz, C. A. (2024). Synergy of Human +Artificial Intelligence: Delphi and the genius of crowds.  In C. A. Lentz (Ed.), The refractive thinker:  Vol. 25. Artificial Intelligence: The New Frontier of the Digital Age. (pp. 27-68) Las Vegas, NV: The Refractive Thinker® Press.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7QR183G

Hall, E. B. & Hinkelman, R. M. (2018). Perpetual Innovation™: A guide to strategic planning, patent commercialization and enduring competitive advantage, Version 4.0. Morrisville, NC: LuLu Press. ISBN: 978-1-387-31010-4 Retrieved from: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/SBPlan

Hall, E. B. & Hinkelman, R. M. (2017). Perpetual Innovation™: Patent primer 4.0: Patents, the great equalizer of our time! An overview of intellectual property for inventors and entrepreneurs.  Morrisville, NC: LuLu Press.  ISBN: 978-1-387-07026-8 Retrieved from: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/SBPlan
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Hall, E. B. & Hinkelman, R. M. (2015). Perpetual Innovation™: Innovator’s  primer 3.0: The basics on intellectual property protection for the creator and inventor.  Morrisville, NC: LuLu Press.  ISBN: 978-1-329-23954-8  Retrieved from: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/SBPlan
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Hall, E. B. & Hinkelman, R. M. (2022). Perpetual Innovation™: Strategic planning for nonprofits and the art of impactful giving: the gift of giving, the art of caring. ISBN: ‎ 979-8842614615 Amazon.com/dp/B0B7Q1J4G6/

Hall, E. B., & Jordan, E. A. (2013). Strategic and scenario planning using Delphi: Long-term and rapid planning utilizing the genius of crowds. In C. A. Lentz (Ed.), The refractive thinker: Vol. II. Research methodology (3rd Ed.). (pp. 103-123) Las Vegas, NV: The Refractive Thinker® Press.

Hall, E. B., & Knab, E.F. (2012, July). Social irresponsibility provides opportunity for the win-win-win of Sustainable Leadership. In C. A. Lentz (Ed.), The refractive thinker: Vol. 7. Social responsibility (pp. 197-220). Las Vegas, NV: The Refractive Thinker® Press. ISBN: 978-0-9840054-2-0

Hall, E. B., & Lentz, C. A. (in press). Synergy of Human + Artificial Intellegence: Delphi and the Genius of Crowds. In C. A. Lentz (Ed.), The refractive thinker: Vol. 25. Artificial Intelligence. (pp. ). Las Vegas, NV: The Refractive Thinker® Press.

Hall, E. B. (2007). Strategic economic development & marketing plan for Highlands County. Morrisville, NC: LuLu Press. (www.lulu.com/spotlight/SBPlan)

Hall, E., Taylor, S., Zapalski, C., & Hall, T. (2009). Sustainability in education: Green in the facilities, but not in the classrooms. Proceedings of the Society for Advancement of Management, USA.

Fleming-Farrell, L., Hall, E., & Blando, J. (2014, Spring).  Implementation of new TQM programs, communications, and adapting to change. In C. A. Lentz (Ed.), The refractive thinker: Vol. 8: Effective business practices for motivation and communication (pp. 159-181). Las Vegas, NV: The Refractive Thinker© Press.

Jordan, E. A., & Hall, E. B. (2016). Group decision making and Integrated Product Teams: An alternative approach using Delphi.  In C. A. Lentz (Ed.), The refractive thinker: Vol. 10. Effective business strategies for the defense sector. (pp. 1-20) Las Vegas, NV: The Refractive Thinker® Press. ISBN #: 978-0-9840054-5-1.

Khodyakov, D.,  Grant, S.,  Kroger, J.,  Bauman, M. (2023). RAND methodological guidance for conducting and critically appraising Delphi panels. RAND Corporation. www.rand.org/t/TLA3082-1

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