N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

There is friction between globalization and regional autonomy, a conflict between the desire for sustainability and the lure of rapid development, ongoing political uncertainties, and the ever-increasing impact of digital technology. Engaging in risk management and scenario planning is also paramount.

Crisis Management 407

Crisis Management Crisis Management Uncertainty 407

Rich Gee Group

MAY 12, 2024

The steps include Goal Setting, Problem Identification, Solution Development, Considering Alternatives, and Evaluating Trade-offs. This involves looking at past project data, current resources, and external factors that could impact the project. Diverse perspectives often lead to innovative solutions.

Project 195

Project Tactics Cost-Benefit Analysis Team 195

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Scenarios and scenario-based planning are widely recognized as valuable tools in setting organizations’ visions and strategies. Shell is the most famed for their scenarios and their process for developing them and using them. Those who know scenario planning know that its value isn’t in “predicting the future.”

Scenario Planning 150

Scenario Planning Strategic Planning Planning Budgeting 150

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 6, 2014

In health care, these tools are changing the way doctors identify people at risk of developing certain diseases; in fashion, they crunch purchasing data to anticipate trends; sales and marketing experts use them to tailor ad campaigns. This isn’t a retread of scientific management , nor is it an updated take on scenario planning.

Strategy 9

Strategy Scenario Planning Scientific Management Supply Chain 9

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 6, 2014

In health care, these tools are changing the way doctors identify people at risk of developing certain diseases; in fashion, they crunch purchasing data to anticipate trends; sales and marketing experts use them to tailor ad campaigns. This isn’t a retread of scientific management , nor is it an updated take on scenario planning.

Strategy 8

Strategy Scenario Planning Scientific Management Supply Chain 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2013

First we see major shifts in demand: developing economies such as China and India are morphing from the world's source of low-cost manufacturing capacity to the world's best market opportunities. They will not, it must be noted, alter how the role of manufacturing evolves as economies develop.

Globalization 8

Globalization Supply Chain Pharmaceuticals McKinsey 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 16, 2016

Lacking a true price mechanism to drive resource allocation, many state-run enterprises are unprofitable and kept afloat with implicit subsidies. Under such a scenario, multinationals would see expanded opportunity across diverse sectors. Stalled state economy.

GDP 8

GDP Telecommunications Scenario Planning Travel 8