The human and the algorithm
The mass production paradigm is at an end; the AI era has arrived. Here’s what it means for…
No-regrets strategy
Three principles from game theory can shape successful strategies for a chaotic world There’s a video of celebrated…
Exploring uncertain opportunities
The Nokia Ventures Organization of the early 2000s offers enduring lessons for innovation The track record for corporate…
A golden age
Not everything that matters can be easily measured Are we living through a golden age? Carlota Perez’s theory…
The merger mirage
Mergers and acquisitions persistently fail because of over-optimistic assumptions Here’s a puzzle that should keep executives awake at…
Masters of velocity
In a world defined by exponential change, leaders can seize competitive advantage by honing how their organization makes…
A promotion? Thanks but no thanks
Gen Z is turning down promotions on the basis of a different strategic calculus about work. Baby Boomers’…
Know your enemy
You may think you know who your competition is – but do you? In traditional strategy, the industry…
How to face the future
Scenario development labs help innovators make the case for investment. Like the center of the earth, the core…
The myth of surprises
Early warnings are there if you know where to look. An inflection point occurs. An event signals a…
The failure facade
Failure is as unfashionable as ever. And that’s a problem. Failure has had a cheerful rebrand. Yet, despite…
The ozone-hole solution
An old climate problem shows that global action is possible. Fall was full. Conferences, meetings, and gatherings of…