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The challenges facing leaders today are not just strategic or operational — they are deeply human. The complexity of climate change, societal fragmentation, technological acceleration, and shifting stakeholder expectations demands more than technical expertise. It calls for leaders who can hold paradox, navigate uncertainty, and grow beyond business-as-usual.

Wouldn’t it be great to have a reflective partner who could help you as a senior leader to expand your capacity to make sense of complexi…

We are happy to announce that we have established an office in Trondheim, Norway, and by so doing, expanded our geographical presence!

Why Norway, why Trondheim, why now?

Norwegian companies are increasingly challenged by global megatrends, technological disruption, and the urgent need for sustainable transformation. Within Norway, Trondheim stands out as one of the most innovative cities, combining a strong academic environment with a growing business community and easy access to nature. It i…

The challenges facing businesses today are not only strategic and operational — they are existential. Climate change, societal fragmentation, technological disruption, and shifting stakeholder expectations all call for a deeper kind of leadership and a new way of designing business.

Wouldn't it be great to have a tool that could help co-design new business models and strategies that align with a higher purpose and tackle systemic challenges... and that could analyse existing companies and ident…

Across industries and geographies, senior leaders are sensing the same thing: the leadership capability gap is widening.

It’s the gap between the complexity of the world we operate in and the capacity of our leaders to navigate it. It has become a strategic risk, and an opportunity for growth and renewal of a different kind than what we are used to. From where we stand, this is a threshold moment: we can either keep patching yesterday’s model or we can re-architect leadership development for th…

The world is changing fast. Technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and evolving regulations are transforming the business landscape. One of the most critical concepts in making sense of these shifts is the strategic inflection point—a moment where fundamental change becomes inevitable and demands a new approach.

Understanding Inflection Points

As business strategist Rita Gunther McGrath describes in Seeing Around Corners (2019), an inflection point occurs when a shift in t…

In today's business landscape, understanding both your company's impact on society and the environment, as well as the financial implications of these impacts, is crucial. This is where a Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) comes into play. Unlike traditional assessments that focus solely on financial or impact materiality, a DMA offers a holistic view by evaluating and ranking all sustainability impacts, financial risks, and opportunities associated with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) …

At its core, the ability to change and evolve is fundamental to survival. Whether a species adapts to a new environment or a company pivots in response to market shifts, adaptability is key. Change and evolution are not merely aspects of our world; they are its driving forces. They compel us to adapt, innovate, and grow, both collectively and individually. Understanding and embracing these forces is crucial for navigating the future, whether in business, society, or personal life.

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Have you tried to take in the fact that six out of nine planetary boundaries have already been crossed and that multiple tipping points could be triggered if global temperature rises beyond 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels?

Has this left you feeling energized or disempowered? Or maybe even paralyzed by its overwhelming complexity?

Tipping points, however, don't have to be negative.

There is a growing interest in identifying and enabling ‘positive tipping points’ that can help counter feeli…

Sustainability is a strategic imperative for companies - not only to position themselves for the future and remain compliant in the face of increasing regulations - but even more pertinent, to help shape the future we want for our children and future generations. Trailblazers are currently exploring circular and even regenerative business practices and business models to enable this going forward.

ESG, however, is, in its essence, an investor risk minimization tool to create transparency and safe…