In a world of accelerating change and increasing complexity, A.T. Kearney’s Global Business Policy Council (GBPC) is committed to engaging in thoughtful discussion and analysis of the trends that may affect business and governments around the globe. In this quarterly publication from the GBPC, we share our ideas and perspectives on the important issues of the day and keep our members informed through continual analysis of events that could reshape the international business environment.

Scenario-Based Strategic Planning in Times of Tumultuous Change
Complexity and volatility are creating unprecedented challenges for today’s leaders. Scenario planning, properly executed, provides the tools for making strategic decisions and taking speedy corrective action.

Scenario-Based Strategic Planning
Scenario planning does not attempt to predict the future based on a series of static assumptions. Rather, it presents plausible outcomes that challenge preconceptions.

Fractured Markets: From Shortage to Glut and Back Again
The boom in U.S. gas supply has touched off a dramatic expansion in production capacity in North America and exploration around the globe.
 

Understanding the Nexus of Food, Water, and Energy
Most industries operate in a world of plentiful and ever-cheaper resources. What happens when global forces dramatically alter this equilibrium?
 

China’s Bubble
Conventional wisdom says that China has surmounted the financial crisis and is on a growth trajectory. But China watchers know that the country faces daunting challenges.

Five Themes Shaping the Global Business Environment
Shifting dynamics can quickly hinder corporate strategy—demanding a wider focus on the trends that can transform the competitive landscape.
 

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