Some shifts don’t make a lot of noise at first, but they’re quietly changing everything. This week, we’re looking at one of those slow-building storms: ‘Water Wars’.
It’s not just an environmental issue—it’s becoming a serious business and leadership challenge. We’re also sharing stories that remind us how connection, curiosity, and fresh thinking can make all the difference in uncertain times
🌍 Grey Elephant Strategic Alert: Water Wars.
While headlines focus on geopolitical tensions, a more systemic disruption is gaining momentum: water volatility. From supply chain instability to credit and operational risk, water is fast becoming a strategic issue for leaders, boards, and investors.
Our latest Grey Elephant Strategic Alert Bulletin dives into this critical business disruptor and how forward-thinking organisations are turning it into an opportunity. 📌 Read the bulletin here.
✨ Why I Risked a Stranger’s Judgment to Say “You’re Remarkable.
We loved this recent piece by Keith — a powerful reminder that learning and connection have no age limit. He overheard a beautiful exchange between a 22-year-old and a 76-year-old in a café — strangers, simply sharing stories and swapping wisdom. What happened next is both bold and heartwarming. It’s a short read with a big message: curiosity connects us, and sometimes it’s worth taking the risk to say, “You’re remarkable.”
💡 What happens when a tech giant invites its harshest critics to the table?
Dean van Leeuwen unpacks how Microsoft is flipping the script on AI ethics for our latest Elephants in the Boardroom podcast episode. Rather than waiting for the rules to be written, they’re helping write them—limiting their own facial recognition tech, pushing for stronger regulation, and prioritising trust over short-term gains. It’s not just a smart strategy, it’s a whole new kind of leadership. Watch the short clip here.
✈️ How “Digital Nomad” Visas Can Boost Local Economies.
Graeme recently shared the stage with leading Work from Anywhere researcher, Prof Raj Choudhury, and was really impressed with his insights. His work on countries and cities paying remote workers to work remotely is groundbreaking. Take a look at what’s unfolding in this space.
💧 India’s recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty…
Sparked fears across Pakistan’s farming heartland and raised fresh questions about the future of South Asian water diplomacy.
This article takes a deeper dive into what we highlighted in our team’s Strategic Alert Bulletin on Water Wars and explores what’s at stake – from food security to regional peace. A must-read for anyone tracking the rising risks of climate-linked conflict.
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If you’d like to explore what this could mean for your business, contact us now, and I’ll be happy to connect if you’d like to schedule a call.