Purpose – The objective of this paper is to scan the extent of uncertainty and hesitation in the development of plans and strategy. Design/methodology/approach – The author evokes concrete cases of risk aversion, when the action either goes ahead or is stymied by lack of certitude. The...

Purpose – Aims to demonstrate how a foremost “Renaissance man”, Leonardo da Vinci, an artist who also fathered inventions by the score, was destined to have his conceptions remain largely either on paper or in his head. Design/methodology/approach – Describes the creative work of a major...