Imagine you are sitting at your desk in September 2007. The Dow is close to 13,900; U.S. unemployment is 4.5%; and oil is $45 a barrel. You are in the middle of developing your organization’s plans ...

Leading up to 2020, executives were already grappling with rising disruptive technologies, changing business models, and rivals emerging from unexpected places. Throw in a global pandemic, and the ...

Businesses are steadily marching on, even if the future is unpredictable as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finance teams can help manage risks and guide decision-making with scenario planning. In ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Recently, PwC highlighted key insights in “President Trump’s Agenda: What to ...

Whenever you face high uncertainty, you need to be creative as you navigate uncharted waters. But you also need a prepared mind. This is where scenario planning can really help. As explained ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Zain Jaffer In a previous ...

Scenario planning is the strategic management tool used to prepare for multiple future possibilities, creating a range of plausible situations and assessing their potential impact on business ...

Kevin Quigley received funding from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Change Lab Action Research Network, and SSHRC for the work discussed in this article. One of the most bizarre aspects of ...

Coordinated response to virus containment and stimulus measures Sharp focus on boosting resilience Rapid vaccine deployment Stricter ‘local content' trade rules Protectionism over collaboration, as ...