Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 6, 2011

We're in the midst of an international currency war," Guido Mantega , Brazil's Finance Minister, said last September. For example, when it comes to preparation for a possible showdown involving North Korea, there has been no discussion or scenario planning between American and Chinese top brass — not a recipe for good crisis management.

Politics 14

Politics Gordon Scenario Planning Globalization 14

Harvard Business Review

MAY 29, 2017

For example, in 2014, at the onset of the sharp deterioration in U.S.-Russian In many cases, people have to bear more costs directly – for example to pay for more of their own healthcare – which also limits their spending power. ” Similarly, hours after the U.S. further sanctions, oil price drop, protests, etc.)

Policies 9

Policies Supply Chain Politics Operations 9

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 13, 2012

In the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics, for example, the global financial crisis caused private developers for the Olympic Village project to withdraw, requiring a refinancing package backed by government. Ensuring readiness for Games-time (in Olympic-speak) now involves strategic pre-emption through stress-testing and scenario planning.

Risk Management 15

Risk Management Management Committee Insurance 15

Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2016

But it’s also possible to build mindfulness directly into planning exercises. One of us recently had the opportunity to test the concept of mindful strategy with a group of middle managers and senior executives from the legal, advertising, finance, and non-profit sectors in the Bay Area.

Strategy 8

Strategy Goleman Strategic Planning Parcell 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 7, 2017

For example, directors of auto manufacturers and auto parts suppliers will need to understand how shared and autonomous mobility will accelerate electrification of the transportation sector, affecting car sales. In particular, boards will have to show that they understand two things. Boards are not the only ones under pressure.

Tips 8

Tips Supply Chain Proposal Decentralization 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 14, 2015

Gail was in her fifth year at a large finance firm when she recognized a disconcerting pattern. An intrepid energy industry executive we know takes a novel, planning-based approach to managing politics, and we’ve taught the same method to many female executives over the years. Get yourself an agent. So he does his homework.

Politics 8

Politics Strategy 360-Degree Feedback Mentor 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2017

For example, a key source of concern for some companies is more-restrictive rules of origin, which would reduce the amount of materials allowed to be used tariff-free for products traded to and from NAFTA member countries. Navigating the Next Two Years in Mexico.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Depreciation Uncertainty Marketing 8