Challenging times. Opportunities or more risks ahead? The last year of a slow economy may be only a signal of more fundamental economic changes ahead. Unemployment remains high in the U.S. Credit remains limited. The EU debt crisis is far from over. The U.S. Presidential election campaign is moving into full swing, with no clear GOP leader. Consolidation is underway in many industries, such as media. Governments are trying to save programs while provide needed services. Emerging markets pose the greatest growth potential for many companies, but not without risks. Geopolitical tensions are not reducing. Climate concerns and more weather extremes are lurking in the background. New energy choices are forcing both higher costs and changing infrastructure for all.

How do you make decisions in the face of the myriad of today’s uncertainties? How do you not only adapt, but survive and prosper? Scenario thinking and planning is one of the few tools to help companies, organizations and communities to better understand uncertainties, identify key strategic options and choices, and act individually and collectively together with more confidence.

Entegra Partners is an unique consultancy firm. It was founded on two principles: first, uncertainties need not lead to paralysis but rather new strategic insights that help you navigate and excel in today’s times, and second, re-thinking and changing our relationship to our global environment, with climate change being the most evident indicator, is integral to tomorrow’s successful business and organizational models.

Jim Butcher, founder of Entegra Partners, has over twenty years of experience in scenario-based strategic planning and environmental strategy creation at Global Business Network (GBN), Morgan Stanley, and over 75 other clients across a range of industries and contexts. He has developed an unique approach to scenario-based strategic and environmental planning. From short powerful thinking engagements to broader, in-depth strategic planning tools, including advising and collaboration with other partners, he brings a wealth of expertise to re-framing your complex problems and helping you create a successful roadmap going forward – no matter the challenges ahead.