State of the State 2023: Capabilities to navigate uncertainty

In this two-part series, we will explore perspectives on the megatrends shaping our future and which ones New Zealand must watch to ensure a thriving and prosperous Aotearoa over the long-term. We’ll then examine the ways in which organisations can harness these to inform decision-making.

In this two-part series, we will explore perspectives on the megatrends shaping our future and which ones New Zealand must watch to ensure a thriving and prosperous Aotearoa over the long-term. We’ll then examine the ways in which organisations can harness these to inform decision-making.

Our  State of the State 2023 report paints a challenging picture of what lies ahead for Aotearoa – climate change, chronic inequities, and other global challenges feel like they are at our doorstep. Our typical approaches for managing significant change in our country have long lead times, with investment lifecycles measured in years rather than months. We need a more accelerated fit-for-purpose approach. Otherwise, how will we survive, let alone thrive, over the next few years?