What if Thomas Piketty is Right about Inequality?
A FSG conversation on one of the most important economic questions of our time.
ISIS, Hitler, Orwell
A war with no “good” side.
Unknown Unknowns, Scenarios and Strategic Judgment
Errol Morris’s documentary on Donald Rumsfeld is in the theatres. The film, plus a companion four-part series on the former secretary of defense in the The New York Times, raises interesting questions about knowledge, uncertainty and corporate strategy.
Scenario-Planning Alumni Spotlight: Manoj Saxena
FSG recently caught up with Manoj Saxena, a former scenario-planning client who is now founding General Partner of The Entrepreneur’s Fund.
Scenario Perspectives on California Drought
Is the current California drought about climate change or some periodically recurring rainfall shortage? The experts don't agree. Which is why planners affected by this situation should rigorously think through multiple scenarios — and their implications.
US Consumer Scenarios: How Are We Doing?
The economy in 2014 is certainly on a much stronger footing than it was a few years ago, but is this as good as it will get for the U.S. consumer?
Scenario Planning Best Practices
The 3.0 edition of Creating and Sustaining Strategic Intent in the U.S. Coast Guard has now been released. FSG worked with the Coast Guard in developing the content and case studies for the publication.
Scenario Planning Bible
The U.S. Coast Guard releases version 3.0 of Creating and Sustaining Strategic Intent in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Four Reasons for Positive Economic Scenarios in 2014
At the start of 2014, the U.S. economy is looking brighter than it has been since the onset of the financial crisis. But should we still be worried?
JFK + 50: Alternative Scenarios
A few thoughts on this anniversary:
If JFK had lived . . .