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

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

and European elections, to management of the Syrian War, it’s clear that relations between the West and Russia have become increasingly hostile. But based on the experience and strategies of our clients, there are ways that they can manage the uncertainty. Jennifer Maravillas for HBR. that could influence the economy (e.g.

Policies 8

Policies Supply Chain Politics Operations 8

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

Capital expenditures, future acquisitions, research and development expenses, future financing needs, and payout policies, such as dividends and share repurchases, need to be assessed in part based on how they fit into a low-carbon world. Boards are not the only ones under pressure.

Tips 8

Tips Supply Chain Proposal Decentralization 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 14, 2015

In 2013, we conducted a number of interviews and surveyed 270 female managers in Fortune 500 organizations to determine what they liked and disliked about business meetings. Gail was in her fifth year at a large finance firm when she recognized a disconcerting pattern. Get yourself an agent. The problem?

Politics 8

Politics Strategy 360-Degree Feedback Mentor 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2017

If he wins with only a narrow victory, as seems likely, his administration would have a limited mandate for populist reforms that would severely damage foreign investment flows and public finances. Most Mexico country managers believe one of the following scenarios is likely: A long period of populist-driven uncertainty.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Depreciation Uncertainty Marketing 8