A Trilogy of Foxes provides a complete guide on strategy in unpredictable markets and uncertain times. Aimed in the first instance at business leaders and corporations, it is also of tremendous value to politicians, community leaders, sportspeople and ordinary citizens – we can all learn from the ways of the fox and make the most of uncertainty.
Do you know how to think about the future? All our decisions are about the future, whether it’s tomorrow, next year, or the next decade, yet our choices are often undermined by desires, expectations, and common mental mistakes – making assumptions, worrying about things we can’t control, missing signals because we’re distracted by the noise. But if you can learn how to think, you can learn how to look ahead. Isaac Newton "If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."In Thinking the Future , Clem Sunter and Mitch Ilbury teach us the futurist’s art of decision-making by re-imagining seminal concepts from some of history’s greatest thinkers. They encourage foxy, flexible mindsets and reject the popular but misleading self-help tenet that you can decide your fate through the relentless pursuit of a single goal. An uncertain world demands a more dynamic approach. The point is not to forecast one outcome but to plot multiple scenarios of what could happen. Using scenario-planning techniques, we can all harness the power to work towards the future we want, avoid the ones we don’t, and prepare ourselves for the possible risks and opportunities no matter what transpires.
Games foxes play - Planning for extraordinary times extends the model into the game of business and shows how one needs to understand the game and how it is changing before identifying the correct tactics to win. The authors show how highly imaginative and participative strategic conversations can focus a business on the true meaning of winning in extraordinary times.
Chantell Ilbury and Clem Sunter provide a crisp and entertaining analysis of the mind of a fox and identify the two questions you should ask before committing yourself to what do you and do you not control? What is certain and uncertain about the future?
The Fox Trilogy compiles the influential works of Clem Sunter and Chantell Ilbury, focusing on scenario planning methodology. This single-volume e-book presents a comprehensive exploration of strategic thinking, illustrating how their innovative approach is utilized globally by various organizations. Readers can expect insights into developing effective strategies and adapting to change, making it a valuable resource for both large corporations and smaller enterprises.