In global economies and societies facing climate change, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity, and similar crises, it is urgent to create suitable alternative artefacts and future-fit businesses based on them. More knowledge concerning such new value creation and capture is needed to nurture...

This book chapter brings research on emotion in consultancy work into conversation with literature on the facilitation of scenario planning. Past research suggests that the need for consultancy is typically predicated on the client's negative experiences and the need to address their related...

This chapter examines food waste in Egypt within the broader context of sustainable development. Food waste is a significant issue with environmental, social, and economic implications, especially in developing countries. The chapter distinguishes between food loss and food waste, exploring...

Over the course of more than a hundred years, the constant changes in technology, law, and regulation can be observed as under a magnifying lens, using the automotive industry as an example. Permanent change has been a characteristic feature of the automotive industry since its earliest...

This interactive exercise is designed to motivate learners to have wide-open eyes, to look out for details, and to modify perceptions. The games identified in the chapter are useful for idea generation, problem-solving, and opportunity exploration. The exercise will help to open minds and...

This case serves to introduce greenhouse gas inventories and how to create and manage them. In many cases, someone may be joining a company that has already created a greenhouse gas inventory, but there are cases where no inventory exists. This case is intended to provide the basic knowledge to...

As a corporate employee with a doctorate in medieval monastic history, I was often challenged to justify my study of history – “What's the point?” I responded, again and again, with the traditional wisdom: “It teaches you how to think.” I was never quite comfortable with that response,...

There is a range of methods for assessing the usability and usefulness of health information systems. In this chapter we describe methods that have emerged from the fields of human factors and usability engineering. These methods provide a powerful set of tools for evaluation of systems under...

This chapter examines identity leadership, a framework rooted in the social identity approach, emphasizing its importance as a tool for navigating crises and turbulent times. By fostering unity, collective action, and resilience, identity leadership proves to be effective across diverse...

This chapter delves into the pivotal role of data in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), examining how data drives business intelligence and machine learning. It explores the origins and evolution of data, as well as the challenges organizations face in leveraging it. The chapter highlights...