Join Partners for Leadership for the second in our new expert-led webinar series with practical insights for senior leaders.

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The concept of a 'Black Swan' event was popularised by Nassim Nicholas Taleb in 2007 with two characteristics. 

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First, that it is so rare and outside the realm of expectations that it is unpredictable. Second, that its consequences are either beneficially or catastrophically extreme – although usually it is a purely catastrophic event. 

 

Since the 2008 financial crisis business leaders have been watching out for the next ‘Black Swan’ event.

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In this focused 60-minute discussion, Neville Hill and Grant Lewis of Hybrid Economics will challenge the contention that businesses should spend time worrying about these ‘Black Swan’ events. 

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Instead, they should think more about ‘White Swan’ risks – those that are predictable but that will have extreme consequences, such as climate change, demographics and huge government deficits. 

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They will make the case for planning across all dimensions if an organisation is to sustain over time.