What pitfalls should you avoid when creating two scenarios, and how can you ensure that neither scenario is viewed as a utopia or dystopia? Scenario planning is a strategic tool used by organizations to anticipate and prepare for future events by considering a range of possible scenarios. …

Scenarios are used to explore potential futures, and can be an important tool for decision-making and planning. However, it’s important to build scenarios that are grounded in reality, take into account a range of factors, and are based on a comprehensive understanding of the environment in which the scenario will…

As GPT Chat continues to be the talk of the town, I thought I’d share some of the tools that I use in my daily work to work smarter and write better. You might already be familiar with some of these tools, while others might be new to you. In…

We live in the age of compounded crises, where global challenges are interconnected and complex in nature. Meanwhile, public attention spans are short, and agendas change almost every minute. At this critical point in time, fundraisers need to utilise innovative new tools and technologies to go above and beyond previous…

Climate change mitigation and calls for social change has remained high on the public agenda during the COVID-19 crisis, despite the global health emergency and economic recession. But what is the role of organisations in getting the economy restarted in a responsible way? And is it worth it? CO2 emissions…

‘While nations talk, cities act’ has been a long-standing mantra for mayors around the world. But is this really true? If you ask political theorist Benjamin R. Barber, the answer is yes. …

The Pacific Region. How can you plan for the future, when you are facing existential risks to your home and livelihood? Part 1: COVID-19 and health risks. The Pacific region is home to some of the world’s smallest and most vulnerable countries. Hundreds of small islands spread over a huge…

One year ago, I submitted my Master Thesis on the strategic impact of sustainability certifications in the palm oil industry. Together with my thesis partner, we studied how DAABON, a Colombian sustainable agriculture leader, went above and beyond compliance as first-movers in becoming Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) NEXT-certified. …

“There is no alternative.” The phrase was popularised by former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to signify that certain debates were over. The most famous example was how globalised capitalism in the form of free trade and free-markets was the best approach, not only to grow economies and build wealth…