The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The value of thought diversity is well documented, but often we can become so enamored with our own culture, our own intelligence, and our own way of doing things that we effectively block out any diverse opinions. Central to this is the ability to spot the threats and challenges that may stand in our way.

Game Theory 86

Game Theory Scenario Planning Diversity Document 86

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The concept delves more deeply than mere regulatory compliance, stretching towards a proactive approach that involves risk anticipation, scenario planning, and sound decision-making processes. One may question the value of these improvement strategies without a system to measure their success effectively.

Compliance 235

Compliance Efficiency Ethics Metrics 235

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Not only can patients gather more comprehensive “home-based” data with Apple’s HealthKit platform , but also potentially stream that data (with permission) to their doctors via Epic’s systems. This isn’t a retread of scientific management , nor is it an updated take on scenario planning. Is Apple suddenly a healthcare company?

Strategy 11

Strategy Scenario Planning Scientific Management Supply Chain 11

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Not only can patients gather more comprehensive “home-based” data with Apple’s HealthKit platform , but also potentially stream that data (with permission) to their doctors via Epic’s systems. 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

AUGUST 13, 2012

A terrorist incident, a breakdown of the London rail system, power blackouts, volcanic ash clouds , flooding, an outbreak of infectious disease—the London organizing committee (LOCOG) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) spent years thinking about every scenario they could imagine.

Risk Management 15

Risk Management Management Committee Insurance 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 16, 2016

Cuba desperately needs to do away with its dual currency system. Under such a scenario, multinationals would see expanded opportunity across diverse sectors. The key to winning in Cuba will be to prepare with rigorous scenario planning in order to avoid being left on the sidelines once the market begins to bloom.

GDP 8

GDP Telecommunications Scenario Planning Travel 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2013

On the innovation front, the opportunities are more diverse, but equally powerful. We identify five major groups (see chart: "Manufacturing is Diverse"), in which the inputs that define success vary. McKinsey has identified more than 20 distinct submarkets in China, for example. Innovations Are Changing The Way We Design Products.

Globalization 9

Globalization Supply Chain Pharmaceuticals McKinsey 9