Scenario Planning with Roch Parayre

In this episode of the Leadership Spark Podcast, Sylvain interviews Roch Parayre, founder and CEO of Strategique. Drawing on his global experience in executive education and consulting, Roch discusses scenario planning, innovation, and strategic leadership. He explains how scenario planning helps organizations prepare for multiple possible futures, emphasizing adaptability over prediction. The conversation explores the challenges of adopting this mindset, the role of AI, and the importance of resilience, curiosity, and sensemaking in leadership. Roch shares practical examples and insights on how leaders can navigate uncertainty and drive effective, agile strategies in today’s fast-paced environment.

Show notes:

• Roch Parayre LinkedIn profile
• Book: "Lean Start-up“ from Eric Ries
• Book: "Essence of Decision" by Graham Allison and Philip Zelikow
• Article “Strategic thinking is like a golf swing” by Roch Parayre
• PESTEL framework

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