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# How to Take Decisions in Uncertain Times

Drawing on joint research by Heidrick & Struggles, BCG, and INSEAD across global boards, this piece distinguishes between manageable risk ('known unknowns') and true uncertainty ('unknown unknowns') — arguing boards must shift from prediction to preparedness through clarity of roles, stronger oversight, and readiness protocols. For SEA founders scaling into more complex operating environments, this is a critical framework for pre-mortem thinking and scenario discipline. The APAC and emerging-market lens makes it particularly relevant for boards governing through political and regulatory volatility.

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Board Agenda (https://boardagenda.com/2026/02/13/how-to-take-decisions-in-uncertain-times/)

Topic: Decision Quality: https://lyoenandpartners.com/insights/topic/decision-quality

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