The Russian invasion of Ukraine emerging uncertainties: context First, COVID-19 upended most models of the future. Even those with pandemic contingencies missed significant ramifications brought on by the virus. Then the death of several black Americans precipitated global outrage and awareness of social injustice. That led to major demonstrations and riots that caused many … [Read more...] about The Russian Invasion of Ukraine Emerging Uncertainties: Adding New Variables to Already Complex Scenarios
Scenario Planning
‘A Natural History of Human Thinking’ Review. Michael Tomasello’s Slog Through the Human Mental Development
When I requested Tomasello’s A Natural History of Human Thinking (Harvard University Press, 2014), I imagined a book that would engage my imagination with insight and witty prose. What Tomasello offers, despite the trade pricing, is an academic treatise not a popular read. Tomasello does not write with the poetry of Diane Ackerman in A Natural … [Read more...] about ‘A Natural History of Human Thinking’ Review. Michael Tomasello’s Slog Through the Human Mental Development
Scenarios and Innovation: Where in the Process?
In a past post I explored into scenarios and innovation in great depth (see How Does Scenario Planning Help Drive Innovation). I was reading a piece in the Financial Times called Another Way of to develop ideas (on the web as Another form of creative thinking) which looked at practices for Open Innovation. It does not mention scenarios. I think this is a critical mistake. … [Read more...] about Scenarios and Innovation: Where in the Process?
CES 2022 and the Future of Trade Shows [Video]
CES 2022 and the Future of Trade Shows Like hybrid work, virtual trade shows will likely continue even if COVID gets downgraded from pandemic to endemic. CES 2022 was the second live conference I did not attend. Information Today’s Knowledge Management World was once again shifted to virtual after months of planning for a return to Washington D.C. And then the Saturday … [Read more...] about CES 2022 and the Future of Trade Shows [Video]
Scenario Planning: 6 Reasons Data-Driven Forecasting Needs Scenarios
Those forecasting toy demand on an e-commerce site can benefit from several forecasting advances, including the integration of more contextual, operational real-time data, along with demand insights, pricing indicators, and promotions. But even with these advances, seasonality for instance, in retail, remains an issue. Forecasting becomes increasingly difficult and less … [Read more...] about Scenario Planning: 6 Reasons Data-Driven Forecasting Needs Scenarios
