In a world where existing knowledge is codified and available for those who know where to look, a spirit of enquiry is a strength worth cultivating. And now we have time.
The global pandemic provides periods of frenetic activity interspersed by periods of reflection. This ‘black swan’ event has been on the risk:impact maps of futurists for some time but we don’t always pay attention to voices that don’t share our world view.
Now is certainly the time to gather intelligence, anticipate, plan, respond and re-plan in continuously evolving circumstances.
The search for intelligence which provides certainty may be rather fruitless. Innovative thinking and imagination can appeal as we all seek solutions to universal problems. Collaborative thinking may not respond quickly enough, but conversation is critical.
Now is also the time for kindness and gratitude.
Over the past two decades of running Cutting Through The Grey, I have been fortunate enough to work with thousands of business leaders and governance professionals from across the globe. Building trusted business relationships has enabled individuals, boards and their organisations to realise the greatest value from our activities together.
In the last 100 days, clients, colleagues and friends have generously contributed their insights to Situational Intelligence stories we have been developing and I am grateful for their time and energy. Together we are creating a different way of thinking.
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