There is an inherent tension in being focused on both the now and the future, as every business leader will acknowledge. The question that remains is how. When Think:Act launched 20 years ago, it set its sights on the here and the now, and on the future. For our readers we have decoded the nuances of navigating a constantly evolving business landscape in order to thrive in the long run.

Over time, some constant themes emerged which form the conceptual framework of this anniversary edition: Complexity, Purpose, Sustainability, Strategy and Technology. Through these frames, we view the important issues of today and tomorrow – which together capture the essence of our whole society and how business can help it flourish. Revisit past insights and look forward to future decades with us in the new Think:Act magazine.

Highlights from Think:Act “Thinking in decades”

Pandemics. Geopolitics. Climate change. Given the heightened complexity of our time, it is imperative to Think in decades and Act armed with relevant and timely knowledge.

Committing to cooperation and respect between individuals, organizations and societies is a winning formula for every kind of business.

This was as true back in 2004 as it is now – and will be just as pertinent to us all in 2044.

• The race is on: How the switch to cleaner energies is heating up the competition for access to raw materials.
• The Blue Deal: Jeremy Rifkin on how mitigating the effects of rising water temperatures should be central to our business.
• Bots and humans: How curiosity and conversation can tap into the potential of non-human colleagues on our team.
• Digital footprints: A look at the data trail we leave in our daily activities and the insights companies are gleaning from it.

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