Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Recently, PwC highlighted key insights in “President Trump’s Agenda: What to ...

Mathematical optimization is built for exploring unique and developing scenarios we've never seen before, to strengthen ...

For many organisations, financial planning still centres on a single approved view of the year ahead. The budget is finalised ...

Organizations using structured scenario planning, distinct from sensitivity analysis, report higher strategic alignment and faster budgeting cycles -- Strategic alignment: Finance teams that use ...

A team that can respond quickly to unexpected challenges will be much less likely to be caught off guard or paralyzed by inaction when the next unforeseen event happens. The Fast Company Executive ...

When conducting the dry run for your annual meeting, be sure to cover – to the extent you can – the unexpected by conducting scenario planning. Things might go according to plan, but they might not.

Rich Wagner is CEO of Prevedere, which helps business leaders forecast their company's future performance and plan for tomorrow. When it comes to business planning and forecasting, the time for change ...

More than ever, businesses need marketing to be ready for anything. Scenario planning is the key to that confidence. By creating response plans for a range of potential challenges, you can make your ...

Kevin Quigley received funding from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Change Lab Action Research Network, and SSHRC for the work discussed in this article. One of the most bizarre aspects of ...

Over the past few months, investors from Sequoia to YC have sounded the clarion call to get their portfolio companies preparing for winter. At this stage, it does not matter if we agree or not: Enough ...

If you’re like most Americans, you’re undersaved, underplanned and underprepared for retirement. In fact, 55% of employed Americans surveyed by Bankrate.com say they are behind on their retirement ...

In a media ecosystem defined by volatility—fragmented audiences, inflationary pressure, competitive noise, and shrinking attention spans—challenger brands face a daunting question: How can we grow ...