Scenario Planning and Alternative Futures
Uncluttering the jargon that describes what we do.
Alternative Populist Futures
Populism’s ascent seems to be one take-away from New Hampshire and the US election campaign so far. And it’s not too early to start thinking about the implications for the US and the world.
Some Upbeat Scenarios for 2016
When it comes to feel-good scenarios about the future, FSG scenario planners tend to be a circumspect bunch. Still, on the occasion of New Year's, we're not beyond putting a positive spin on current events. Here's what gives us hope…
Winding Down 2015
We wish all our clients, friends and collaborators a wonderful holiday season and a successful and rewarding 2016. We look forward to staying in touch.
Farewell to a Friend and Colleague
It is with heartfelt sadness that we note the sudden passing of our good friend and FSG colleague Mark Safford in late July.
Article on Preparing for Acquisitions – and Scenarios
An article in Acquisitions International by Joseph Feldman has a bit to say about using scenario planning in acquisitions. The article (see link) begins on p. 13.
Multiple Alternative Future Scenarios Wanted
What to do when Nobel-winning economists disagree? Create alternative scenarios, of course.
A Gigantic Missed Opportunity?
This week may mark the passing of a great national opportunity for the United States.
An Implausible (But True?) Interest Rate Scenario
Interesting stuff from Brad DeLong, possibly explaining much of the last decade of economic weirdness.
This Never Happened
Future scenarios require a past, because there's no data about the future.