The playbook that repositions risk from overhead to advantage Risk used to sit on the expense line, something you paid lawyers and auditors to keep at bay. That worldview is crumbling. Supply‑chain shocks now surface in earnings calls, cyber incidents erase years of brand equity overnight, and regulators are rewriting the playbook faster than boards …
It is true! There is evidence that strategy is in crisis! Strategy (not strategic planning) is often heralded as the cornerstone of organizational success. Yet, paradoxically, many strategies are doomed to fail even before they are implemented. This phenomenon isn’t merely a result of poor execution; it often stems from fundamental flaws in the strategy itself. Drawing …
If these values don’t hold it all together, nothing will. When I was 15 years old, I learned what risk and entrepreneurship mean. That year and for the next three years, I worked alongside my parents to build a business that still stands today. So, it was a good risk. Once I finished high school, I …
“The art of being wise is the art of knowing what not to overlook.” William James, psychologist and philosopher When it comes to risk, having too much information can be confusing. Knowing how to cope with the overload helps to create order in an otherwise complex environment. It is for this reason that I like …
I’ve long been a subscriber to Russell Ackoff’s principles, renowned for his pioneering work in Systems Thinking and Management f-Laws (yes, Ackoff spelt the last word that way intentionally). As a famed professor at the Wharton School, he remains a timeless figure whose insights continue to resonate profoundly with my work in change management and …
