Strategy as a Wicked Problem

Strategy as a Wicked Problem

How to approach strategic planning in a highly turbulent world?

Author(s): Clark Gilbert, Joseph L. Bower

Publisher: Harvard Business Review

Date of publication: 2002

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Summary

How can you approach strategic planning in a highly turbulent world? The author suggests making a comparison with the world of complex systems, and deduces several recommendations: i.e., get all stakeholders involved in making decisions, assert a strong identity, focus on action and continuously test the environment.