The Belgian professor and consultant, Nick van Heck, likes to say, in a purposefully provocative manner that “Disruptions do not exist. They are only an excuse for the unprepared”. For him, leaders need to challenge their assumptions about what strategy and planning are about and how they are structured. He continues: “Strategy should not be about guessing the future but preparing for whatever may be!” I support this way of thinking.
Via Philippe Vallat
Strategic planning for complicated systems
Strategizing for complex systems
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The need to get all stakeholders involved with you institution/enterprise is essential for any strategic plan to affect organizational change.