Martin Reeves
Mihnea Moldoveanu
Adam Job
The Defense Technology Frontier: How Europe Could Lead
European governments looking to improve their military capabilities must also strategically invest in emerging defense technologies of the future.
What Companies that Excel at Strategic Foresight Do Differently
Companies that excel at strategic foresight are able to systematically track both predictable future events and true unknowns across short- and long-term horizons.
The Corporate Strategy Function in an AI-First World
The true value of AI for the strategy function is not in automation but in helping companies redefine how they think of and do strategy.
Climate Change and Sustainability Climate Change May Trigger Financial Tipping Points. Here’s How Leaders Can Prepare.
Leaders can anticipate, innovate, and collaborate to help their businesses avoid climate-driven disruption—and create new value.
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The Doom Loop with Eswar Prasad
"Middle powers are caught in an intense power struggle between the two superpowers. As they’re teetering from one side to the other, they cannot become agents of stability. In fact, they end up creating even more instability."
The Case for Making Bold Bets in Uncertain Times
Is fear in times of high uncertainty holding your organization back from revenue growth? New research busts three widespread myths about risk-taking and shows how to profit.
Old Continent, New Growth: Pension Reform as an Economic Engine for Europe
Restructuring pensions to rely on funded schemes could ease fiscal burdens for European governments and for taxpayers.
Pension Systems Are Cracking—Here’s How to Fix Them
Aging populations are straining pension systems worldwide. Our analysis reveals how smarter design and savvy implementation can secure sustainability, equity, and adequacy for future generations.
The Transformation Paradox: How to Grow When the Growing Gets Tough
Unlikely as it seems, businesses can not only thrive amid economic uncertainty—they can seize the opportunity to transform for sustained growth.
Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms
How to assess true macroeconomic risk
How to Assess True Macroeconomic Risk
Understanding macroeconomic risk—the potential for negative or positive change, both cyclical and structural—is essential to responding to threats with rational optimism.
What’s Wrong With Economics
The U.S. economy grew at a robust 2.8% in the second quarter, far faster than economists’ predictions of just 2%. The miss is reminiscent of a long losing streak for doomsaying about the U.S. economy.
How Lower Deficits Can Again Drive More Growth
Washington’s addiction to deficit spending is unlikely to change, no matter the electoral outcome in November. But in today's macroeconomic environment, fiscal consolidation can counterintuitively deliver more growth.
Business Ecosystems
What are business ecosystems, and how can organizations think about their own ecosystem design, governance, and strategy?
Winning the Ecosystem Game
Orchestrating companies collaboratively lead other companies in digital ecosystems but what does it take to lead orchestrating or participating companies? From our research on the factors which drive the strategic and operational success and failure of ecosystems, we propose the traits, mindsets, and behaviors required of ecosystem leaders.
Do You Need a Business Ecosystem?
The hype suggests that you do, but business ecosystems are not always the right model for organizing the creation of a product or service. Learn what they are, what sets them apart, and their benefits and drawbacks.
Setting the Rules of the Road
Good governance is essential to the success of both ecosystem orchestrators and their partners. It is essential to put the right rules in place to orchestrate a platform that creates value for all participants - and helps manage risk.
New Pathways to a Sustainable Future
In several recent publications, we’ve challenged ourselves to think differently about sustainability—to identify pathways that may contribute new vitality to the fight.
The Hidden Dynamics of the Energy Transition
The energy transition presents a massive and complex challenge, and it’s moving too slowly. To accelerate progress, businesses and governments should adopt a systems approach.
Short-Term Solutions for Bending the Ammonia Emissions Curve
Renewable ammonia has long-term potential, but the industry can’t wait. Ammonia producers and customers can take steps to become more sustainable, starting today.
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Scenarios
Stress-test your strategy and stretch your imagination.