Everything Everywhere All At Once: Formulating Strategy in Complexity

In the lingering shadows of a recently passed pandemic, we find ourselves in a very different world than we’ve experienced over the last few decades. The highly connected and quickly evolving ecosystems in which we all live, work and play is marked by a heightened level of complexity. For purpose-driven leaders focussed on social and environmental outcomes, this complexity in the lives of the beneficiaries, clients, and communities poses a challenge for the development and execution of effective strategies.

In this webinar, Roger Dennis – global management consultant and co-author of “How firms can overcome the ‘Paradox of Preparedness’” - share insights on how leaders can, and must, lift their gaze to the horizon to ensure the organisation can genuinely fulfil its purpose. 

Shamal Dass, Head of JBWere Philanthropic Services and Family Advisory then facilitates a discussion with Roger, Professor Kristy Muir (CEO of Paul Ramsay Foundation) and Doug Taylor (CEO of The Smith Family) to explore (amongst other things):

• How they incorporate volatility and complexity into their work;
• How they gain valuable insight from reflection and engagement with key voices from inside and outside their organisations; and 
• How leaders prepare their organisation for more disruption. 

The JBWere Philanthropic Services team provide tailored governance and strategic advice to more than 500 purpose-driven clients who have entrusted more than $12bn to JBWere.  Our purpose is to support, and enhance, the capabilities of our clients to utilise these assets to deliver positive, lasting outcomes. 

To discover how we can partner with you, please visit jbwere.com.au or contact a JBWere adviser today.

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