Our Insights

Our insights reflect what we are seeing, thinking and questioning right now together.
We share perspectives on strategy, leadership, technology and culture to help leaders make sense of change and make better decisions.

This month

What we are engaging with this week — observations, ideas, and conversations shaping our current work.

Copenhagen Future Days

In June, Katri and Katja attended Copenhagen Future Days, joining designers, futurists, researchers and practitioners in conversations about the forces shaping the future. For us, ...

Spring Internship at Grip

This spring, we had the pleasure of welcoming Siiri to Grip as an intern. During her internship, Siiri contributed to a wide range of projects, ...

Sharing Ideas Across Universities and Executive Education

Throughout the spring, Katja had the opportunity to contribute to several university courses and executive education programmes at Aalto University, the University of Vaasa and ...

Grip Friends & Family Reception 29.1.2026

Last Thursday, we hosted a warm and welcoming Friends & Family reception to mark the opening of Grip. We invited close friends and family to thank ...

Enthusiasm around innovation acceleration

Katja’s second visit to the University of Vaasa campus involved working with our international research team on innovation acceleration. A few intense days of inspiring ...

grip’s new website opened

Grip’s new website has been opened. Read more about Grip’s people, focus, engagement modes and insight.

Viewpoint

Grip’s commentary on timely topics — interpreted boldly, clearly and with strategic perspective.

Business Environment Leadership Strategic Thinking

What Really Needs Updating in a Strategy?

When organisations revisit their strategy, the discussion often focuses on objectives, strategic priorities, initiatives or performance metrics. All of these matter. Yet one question is ...

Strategic Thinking Strategy

Good Strategy Is Rare — Because Clear Thinking Is Hard

Much has been written about the increasing volatility and complexity of the business environment — and for good reason. They make strategic work more demanding. Whether the ...

Business Environment Strategy

Strategy at the Intersection of Markets and States

Much of today’s strategic discussion is framed around uncertainty. Geopolitics, supply chain disruptions, trade tensions and regulation are often treated as volatile forces that make ...