Navigating Political Uncertainty: The Business Leader’s Toolkit
Face Uncertainty with Strategic Clarity
Executives and strategy teams need strategy — not guesswork —when a shifting political landscape causes uncertainty. This toolkit helps leaders build the strategy and decision-making capabilities needed to sense change and respond with confidence. It includes research-backed frameworks, assessment tools, and a ready-to-run workshop that’ll help your team face down political uncertainty.
Developed in collaboration with the BCG Henderson Institute.
What's included:
Introductory Handbook (PDF)
Review this guide for step-by-step instructions to the toolkit and links to additional resources.
Foundational Research Articles (PDFs)
Read these MIT Sloan Management Review articles for evidence-based insights on political risks, responses, and resilience.
Video: “How to Strategize for Political Uncertainty”
Watch BCG’s Adam Job explain the underlying concepts, the assessment tools, and the scenario-planning workshop.
Political Resilience Framework (PowerPoint deck)
Identify resilience gaps to strengthen your organization’s response to uncertainty.
Political Risk Strategy Framework (PowerPoint deck)
Use this framework to help you decide when to wait, act, or invest — and how to communicate the rationale to stakeholders.
Political Risk Assessment Tool (Online)
Diagnose your unique risk exposure across markets, policies, and partners — and use your prioritized action report to respond.
Political Resilience Assessment Tool (Online)
Gauge your organizational readiness for recovering from political shocks and generate a strategic roadmap for doing so.
Included in Leadership and Enterprise Editions:
Scenario-Planning Workshop Bundle (PowerPoint decks and exercise templates for leaders, facilitators, and participants)
Run a customized in-house workshop to develop political-risk response strategies.
