Diagnosis Case Study: Alignment of Intent, Actions, and Outcomes for Public Sector ROI

The illustrations and descriptions in this internal diagnostic service case study rely on previously completed work (September to December 2012) for the complex adaptive system that is the Dutch government’s public-private partnerships funding program for sustainable agricultural value chain development. Two ministries are involved – Foreign Affairs and Economy (which includes Agriculture and Food Security). […]
Horizon scanning in turbulent times: when PESTE becomes GESTE

The first thing that struck me when I went looking for a PESTE analysis of the current era was the Political had been replaced with the Geopolitical, which surely must be the G from globalization. Whatever I may think of DavosMan, you can be sure he knows his global risks in 2023 and his GESTE. […]
A Next-Gen Steve Jobs: What does visionary design leadership mean today?

Given the legacy of Steve Jobs – unavoidable in Apple’s case – and his reputation for visionary design leadership; it is inevitable that when a product such as the Vision Pro comes out in 2023 one is moved to ask: a) Does Apple truly see this category as a big enough opportunity space – of […]