How to visualize to plan for the future
In order to best plan for the future it is most effective to start in the future and work backwards, a technique used by many successful leaders....

April 29, 2026 • by Jim Pulcrano, Katarina Barsoux in Strategy • 8 min read
Deeply held assumptions about what a successful founder looks like and the financial consequences of these biases have been exposed by recent research. ...
Continue readingAugust 23, 2021 • by Louise Muhdi in Strategy • 3 min read
In order to best plan for the future it is most effective to start in the future and work backwards, a technique used by many successful leaders....
August 17, 2021 • by Paul Strebel, Knut Haanaes in Strategy • 14 min read
Taking the high road to positive impact on people and planet. Too many companies still focus on extracting value from society. But being stuck on a “low road” of negative societal impact...
August 16, 2021 • by Catherine Collins, Karin Sanders, Amirali Minbashian in Strategy • 8 min read
By prioritising projects, communicating the 'why' and truly recognising how individuals perform under pressure, leaders can encourage their teams to work effectively and minimise the risk of burnout...
August 13, 2021 • by Suzanne C. De Janasz, Michael D. Watkins, Christopher Zintel, Susan Stehli in Strategy • 9 min read
It’s critical that any effective leader is able to effectively negotiate and manage conflict both inside and outside their organizations. Externally, they deal with customers, suppliers, investors and other stakeholders....
August 11, 2021 • by Bettina Büchel, Dominik Chahabadi in Strategy • 7 min read
In an era of fast-changing markets, now is the time to change your approach to strategy....
August 10, 2021 • by Frédéric Dalsace in Strategy • 7 min read
Firms may need to readjust their strategies in the wake of the pandemic. In the concluding article in a two-part series, we offer advice on how this can be best achieved by...
August 5, 2021 • by Ask Agger, Jennifer Jordan in Strategy • 6 min read
It’s always been tough for CEOs to drive through new ways of working, and the virtual office has added to the challenge. But there are solutions....
August 4, 2021 • by Charlie Dawson, Seán Meehan in Strategy • 7 min read
Keeping the customer satisfied is key to creating a ‘super’ brand, but maintaining that success is notoriously difficult, argue Charlie Dawson and Seán Meehan...
July 27, 2021 • by Bettina Büchel in Strategy • 4 min read
Strategic planning processes that do not match the pace of technological changes require a different approach....
July 17, 2021 • by Louise Muhdi in Strategy • 2 min read
This exercise aims to help you move beyond your normal frame of thought and look at things from a number of different perspectives. This can be a critical factor in honing your...
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