Many employees feel stretched thin right now — facing excessive workloads, unclear expectations, and a lack of meaningful connection at work. This kind of burnout quietly erodes people’s motivation and sense of well-being. At the other end of the spectrum, the most fulfilled workers say that they are challenged and inspired in their roles and…
As geopolitical tensions rise, competition for the cutting-edge science and talent that underpins advanced technology has heated up. The United States, China, and other major powers now regard leadership in areas like AI, semiconductors, quantum technologies, and biotechnology as central to military capability, economic security, and ideological influence. Little wonder, then, that governments are pouring…
When we talk about the importance of authentic leadership, we often focus on how a leader is perceived and builds trust. But there can be a shadow side to authenticity that can have negative effects, when we see authenticity as a license to express our unfiltered selves. In his work with executives and research into…
Brian Stauffer Read More on Scenario Planning Broadening Future Perspectives at the Bank of England by Jacqueline Koay, John Lewis, Julia Giese, and Melissa Davey How to Make Scenario Planning Stick by Paul J.H. Schoemaker and Shardul S. Phadnis A Faster Way to Build Future Scenarios by Rafael Ramírez, Trudi Lang, Joakim Köhler, and Matt…
Brian Stauffer Read More on Scenario Planning Broadening Future Perspectives at the Bank of England by Jacqueline Koay, John Lewis, Julia Giese, and Melissa Davey How to Make Scenario Planning Stick by Paul J.H. Schoemaker and Shardul S. Phadnis Assess What Is Certain in a Sea of Unknowns by Cynthia Selin Scenario Planning: A Tool…
Brian Stauffer Read More on Scenario Planning How to Make Scenario Planning Stick by Paul J.H. Schoemaker and Shardul S. Phadnis A Faster Way to Build Future Scenarios by Rafael Ramírez, Trudi Lang, Joakim Köhler, and Matt Mennell Assess What Is Certain in a Sea of Unknowns by Cynthia Selin Scenario Planning: A Tool for…
How to Make Scenario Planning Stick Paul J.H. Schoemaker and Shardul S. Phadnis Key Insight: Companies are better able to respond to rising uncertainty when they combine scenario planning with other strategic practices. Top Takeaways: Scenario planning is a valuable tool for managing uncertainty in an organization, but its impact can be limited if the…
In early 2020, Ford’s prospects in the electric-vehicle market looked more promising than ever. The automaker announced it would soon release its first all-electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E, and its market share was inching closer to that of industry giant Tesla. But just as Ford was starting to hit its stride, disaster struck. The Covid-19…
Because Matthew Roling is an environmentalist, he often gets a surprised response when he says he uses AI tools. “I’ve met a lot of people who say, ‘oh my gosh, you use AI? But you’re the climate person! Don’t you know that AI queries have a high carbon footprint?’” says Roling, a clinical assistant professor at…
Igor Kutyaev/Getty Images Back in 2019, we found that only 24% of large U.S. companies had “digitally savvy” boards — those with three or more directors experienced in digital technologies. These companies outperformed their peers, with over 30% better performance across metrics like market cap growth. By 2024, a striking shift had occurred: When we…