The SAVi Workflow

1

Engage with partner to understand and record asset or project characteristics.

2

Discuss material project risks. Determine risk scenarios. Identify externalities that are most material to asset owners and their stakeholders.

3

Create a causal loop diagram to determine model boundaries, data needs and emerging dynamics triggered by the project.

4

Create the custom SAVi simulation model. Obtain and verify project-specific data. Complement with internationally recognized data sets. Determine model assumptions and verify data and assumptions with partner.

5

Run the simulation. Validate the model and results following best practices in system dynamics and project finance modelling. Simulate alternative scenarios to test model sensitivity.

6

Analyze the results. When required, prepare an interpretation of model outcomes for multiple stakeholder perspectives.

7

Engage with partners on results. Run simulations in real time. Verify the interpretation of model outcomes. Assess how to present results to facilitate decision making.

8

Finalize results and reports. Support the partner with decision making and dissemination.