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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

A young British boy in a business suit is standing on a pedestal looking through a hand-held telescope in the English countryside. He is looking for more business opportunities. Estate planning is ...