The world's biggest business decisions rarely fail because of poor models—they fail because optimization is often focused on individual parts of a system rather than the system as a whole.
This immersive workshop is built around a defining global event in the financial industry, such as the collapse of Lehman Brothers (2008) or the weaponization of global financial infrastructure following Russia's invasion of Ukraine (2022). Rather than studying these events in hindsight, participants will experience them as decision-makers navigating uncertainty in real time.
Working in teams, participants will receive information in stages, debate competing priorities, make high-stakes decisions, and present their perspectives as new realities emerge. Each decision will shape the evolving scenario, challenging participants to balance risk, strategy, and execution under pressure.
The experience is designed to move participants beyond analysis and into sound judgment. While leveraging AI-generated insights, financial models, and established frameworks, the workshop emphasizes critical thinking, systems thinking, collaboration, and leadership in complex, fast-changing environments.
Key Takeaways
• How financial modelling is used to understand interconnected business systems.
• Identify patterns, think in systems to recognize second- and third-order consequences before they become visible, and make decisions with incomplete and evolving information.
• Present a balanced view of shareholder value with regulatory, geopolitical, customer, and societal considerations.
• Develop a functional understanding of how AI supports business strategy, decision-making, and value creation across modern enterprises.
