Information Base

The “Information Base” is a re-creation and continuation of the Google “Strategic Exploration” Community. Some items from the Community, e.g. books and television/movies, have been moved to the “Books Plus” page. Select from the “Categories” menu to focus on key topics.

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Short-termism and the threat from climate change

Jim SchreierJun 14, 20191 min read

By not acting now, we’re allowing the future costs of…

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2025 tech predictions both thrilling and scary

Jim SchreierJun 13, 20191 min read

“Where’s Waldo?”  Oops!  Should be “Where’s the Center?”  Seems like…

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For Many Decisions, Just Go with the Flow

Jim SchreierJun 13, 20191 min read

This is a good tie to the role of “intuition.”…

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Our Gambling Culture

Jim SchreierJun 13, 20191 min read

There’s a lot of attention being paid to the lack…

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Internet Searches May Make You Think You’re Smarter Than You Are

Jim SchreierJun 13, 20191 min read

Very interesting post! Using the Internet is an easy way…

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Exploring the Same “Arc”

Jim SchreierJun 12, 20191 min read

What happens if multiple teams explore the same particular “arc”…

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Perspectives on the Long Term

Jim SchreierJun 12, 20191 min read

What will it take to shift markets and companies away…

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Why Reading On A Screen Is Bad For Critical Thinking

Jim SchreierJun 12, 20191 min read

As we continue to explore both the “paper-based” and software…

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Some Very Good “Center” Examples

Jim SchreierJun 12, 20194 min read

Rise of the Machines From Michael Jackson’s “Shaping Tomorrow” Newsletter:…

The Imitation Game

The Imitation Game

Jim SchreierJun 12, 20192 min read

A recommendation from a participant in our “paper-based” facilitator training.…

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Three Strategic Voices to Include on Your Team

Jim SchreierJun 11, 20191 min read

We’ve discussed the value of having three different strategic thinking perspectives in…

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Tactics for Asking Good Follow-Up Questions

Jim SchreierJun 11, 20191 min read

Ask about the implications of their answer. When people answer…