Some planners dismiss scenario planning as speculation. But research shows it helps handle market shifts.
How it works in practice:
1. Pick three key uncertainties in your industry. Use SWOT analysis focused on current conditions (takes 90 minutes).
2. Map these […]
Some planners dismiss scenario planning as speculation. But research shows it helps handle market shifts.
How it works in practice:
1. Pick three key uncertainties in your industry. Use SWOT analysis focused on current conditions (takes 90 minutes).
2. Map these […]
Consultants often struggle to help clients think strategically when markets shift fast. Lengthy planning cycles don't cut it. Here's how to get results quickly.
Start with a 15-Minute Situation Check
Use PESTLE to map key external forces. If […]
Consultants often struggle to help clients think strategically when markets shift fast. Lengthy planning cycles don't cut it. Here's how to get results quickly.
Start with a 15-Minute Situation Check
Use PESTLE to map key external forces. If […]
A Practical Approach:
Start by naming the biggest unknowns that could change your plans. Think about things like new regulations or tech changes.
Create a few different […]
A Practical Approach:
Start by naming the biggest unknowns that could change your plans. Think about things like new regulations or tech changes.
Create a few different […]
Most leaders think strategic foresight means hiring expensive consultants. MIT research found that 78% of useful insights come from internal data and team observations. (1/3)
Most leaders think strategic foresight means hiring expensive consultants. MIT research found that 78% of useful insights come from internal data and team observations. (1/3)
The problem: Leaders often dismiss scenario planning as guessing. This makes it hard to get teams onboard when strategies need to change.
Try this:
- Focus on one real challenge, like entering a new market.
- Find 3 specific trends shaping that challenge (tech […]
The problem: Leaders often dismiss scenario planning as guessing. This makes it hard to get teams onboard when strategies need to change.
Try this:
- Focus on one real challenge, like entering a new market.
- Find 3 specific trends shaping that challenge (tech […]
Start by picking three key unknowns that could change outcomes - like new regulations or how fast rivals adopt AI. Map these out in a simple 2x2 grid (15 […]
Start by picking three key unknowns that could change outcomes - like new regulations or how fast rivals adopt AI. Map these out in a simple 2x2 grid (15 […]
Leaders often miss big market changes when they're overloaded with information. Here's a practical way to spot shifts early and plan for them.
First, define your scope. Pick 3 to 5 areas to watch closely, like technology or customer habits.
Then gather data […]
Leaders often miss big market changes when they're overloaded with information. Here's a practical way to spot shifts early and plan for them.
First, define your scope. Pick 3 to 5 areas to watch closely, like technology or customer habits.
Then gather data […]
Many entrepreneurs think scenario planning is just guessing. They miss how it actually tests decisions against real possible futures.
To start:
- Spend 15 minutes listing 5 key unknowns (like AI rules or supply chain issues) using PESTEL
- In […]
Many entrepreneurs think scenario planning is just guessing. They miss how it actually tests decisions against real possible futures.
To start:
- Spend 15 minutes listing 5 key unknowns (like AI rules or supply chain issues) using PESTEL
- In […]
CEOs are dealing with fast-changing markets. New tech, regulations, or competitor moves can quickly impact their business. (1/3)
CEOs are dealing with fast-changing markets. New tech, regulations, or competitor moves can quickly impact their business. (1/3)
How to Fix It:
Start by forming a team with people from different areas like research, operations, and finance. Have them track early signs of change using […]
How to Fix It:
Start by forming a team with people from different areas like research, operations, and finance. Have them track early signs of change using […]
Some think foresight slows down decisions. But it actually helps you act faster in uncertain markets. Here’s how to use it for quick, smart choices.
Do this first. Spend 10 minutes scanning your industry using STEEP categories. Note three emerging changes. Then […]
Some think foresight slows down decisions. But it actually helps you act faster in uncertain markets. Here’s how to use it for quick, smart choices.
Do this first. Spend 10 minutes scanning your industry using STEEP categories. Note three emerging changes. Then […]
Many strategic plans fail because teams overlook small but important signals in messy data.
Here’s a simple way to spot hidden risks fast: (1/3)
Many strategic plans fail because teams overlook small but important signals in messy data.
Here’s a simple way to spot hidden risks fast: (1/3)
What Works:
Start with a Future Signals Radar. Have a team track small but important shifts in tech, regulations, and society every month.
Test your […]
What Works:
Start with a Future Signals Radar. Have a team track small but important shifts in tech, regulations, and society every month.
Test your […]
Many leaders test plans against just one likely future. That misses risks when markets shift fast.
Here’s a better approach. First, name three key ideas your strategy depends on. Use basic political, economic and tech trend analysis to […]
Many leaders test plans against just one likely future. That misses risks when markets shift fast.
Here’s a better approach. First, name three key ideas your strategy depends on. Use basic political, economic and tech trend analysis to […]
Here's how to spot client risks or opportunities fast when time is tight.
Do this now:
First, pick three sectors to check. Use the STEEP categories (social, tech, economic, environmental, political). Spend two minutes per sector.
Next, scan news […]
Here's how to spot client risks or opportunities fast when time is tight.
Do this now:
First, pick three sectors to check. Use the STEEP categories (social, tech, economic, environmental, political). Spend two minutes per sector.
Next, scan news […]
Many leaders freeze up when things are uncertain. Waiting for clarity can mean missed chances.
Here’s what works:
First, write down three key uncertainties affecting your strategy. Like “Will AI regulation get stricter?”
Then, rank them by impact and how […]
Many leaders freeze up when things are uncertain. Waiting for clarity can mean missed chances.
Here’s what works:
First, write down three key uncertainties affecting your strategy. Like “Will AI regulation get stricter?”
Then, rank them by impact and how […]
Leaders need to make fast decisions when things keep changing. But researching trends takes too long.
Try this instead:
Pick one area to focus on—like tech or politics—that affects an upcoming choice.
Spend five minutes scanning recent news or alerts. Write down […]
Leaders need to make fast decisions when things keep changing. But researching trends takes too long.
Try this instead:
Pick one area to focus on—like tech or politics—that affects an upcoming choice.
Spend five minutes scanning recent news or alerts. Write down […]
The problem: Traditional forecasting often doesn't work in unpredictable markets. This shows how to find patterns in chaos to make smarter choices. (1/5)
The problem: Traditional forecasting often doesn't work in unpredictable markets. This shows how to find patterns in chaos to make smarter choices. (1/5)
The challenge: How to keep options open when things change fast. Early choices can lock you in when clients need flexibility. (1/3)
The challenge: How to keep options open when things change fast. Early choices can lock you in when clients need flexibility. (1/3)
Consultants need to catch early signs of market shifts so clients can adjust their strategies before it’s too late. Here’s a straightforward way to do it.
First, identify the key factors shaping your industry. Look at tech changes, regulations, or […]
Consultants need to catch early signs of market shifts so clients can adjust their strategies before it’s too late. Here’s a straightforward way to do it.
First, identify the key factors shaping your industry. Look at tech changes, regulations, or […]
Many leaders think changing company culture takes years. That’s not true, and waiting can hurt your business when markets shift fast.
How to start now
Pick three small habits - like spending 15 minutes each week talking about industry changes. Add these to […]
Many leaders think changing company culture takes years. That’s not true, and waiting can hurt your business when markets shift fast.
How to start now
Pick three small habits - like spending 15 minutes each week talking about industry changes. Add these to […]
Some small changes become big disruptions. You might miss them if you're not looking. Here's how to spot early warnings in 20 minutes:
Check three niche forums or subreddits for 10 minutes. Look for what people are discussing. Then review three newer competitors' […]
Some small changes become big disruptions. You might miss them if you're not looking. Here's how to spot early warnings in 20 minutes:
Check three niche forums or subreddits for 10 minutes. Look for what people are discussing. Then review three newer competitors' […]