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CEOs are hedgehogs

  • Writer: Nigel Rushman
    Nigel Rushman
  • 6 days ago
  • 1 min read


The ancient fable of the fox and the hedgehog, famously explored by Isaiah Berlin, reminds us that 'the fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.' As Philip Tetlock emphasises in Superforecasting (a great read recommended), many great CEOs are hedgehogs—driven by a singular, powerful vision. But in a volatile, fast-changing world, the best outcomes often come from integrating the hedgehog's depth with the fox's agility and breadth.


This thinking is foundational to the Helix Think Tank at RUSHMANS. HTT brings together over 50 world-class experts across nine core domains:


  1. Artificial Intelligence

  2. Robotics & Automation

  3. Human Augmentation

  4. Behavioural Science

  5. Psychology

  6. Strategy & Foresight

  7. Geopolitics & Global Affairs

  8. Computational Epistemology & Problem Solving

  9. Emotional Intelligence & Human Dynamics


The result is a formidable knowledge engine that delivers high-value forecasting, clarity in complexity, and practical strategic insights—fast.


Engaging with RUSHMANS for HTT insights means gaining access to this multi-domain intelligence and the ability to see further, faster. Taking advantage of an Edgeworks programme compounds this value—placing you and your team in a high-performance, decision-focused environment designed for rapid clarity and strategic alignment.


Each Edgeworks experience is anchored by purpose-built Edge Tanks—immersive, expertly facilitated working sessions designed to compress weeks of progress into hours. It’s where the foresight of the fox and the conviction of the hedgehog combine to create the edge organisations need to thrive in uncertainty.


 
 
 
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