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Reducing uncertainty through expansive thinking
My friend and fellow strategic thinker Bill Welter asked me a great question: “Why do so many leadership teams get surprised by adverse events or fail to be prepared if previous uncertainties come to light?” Bill is the author of some great strategy books and has a terrific newsletter on how to advance your preparation for the future. The question has become urgent as Trump’s rapid-fire moves have generated considerable uncertainty. For example, supply chain experts must deal with on-again, off-again tariffs and biotech companies with cutbacks in research funding … or maybe not. And even without these latest moves, the world seems increasingly less predictable due to geopolitical issues and natural disasters. A required attribute for today’s leaders is the ability to deal successfully with uncertainty. What does that mean exactly? Let me present a matrix that will advance this discussion. This…