ART OF THE POSSIBLE

See what is possible for your business – before deciding what should change.

The business you run today was shaped by the constraints of yesterday. In this focused remote leadership session, we explore developments across industries, technology, commercial models and ways of working to challenge assumptions and uncover possibilities worth investigating.

  • £495 + VAT
  • 90 minutes
  • Remote
  • Up to four senior participants
What’s included

A focused session with a clear, concise output

  • Access to a concise on-demand executive briefing before the session.
  • A short pre-session questionnaire and proportionate review of responses.
  • A 90-minute facilitated leadership conversation with relevant cross-industry examples.
  • A concise, standardised one-page opportunity summary capturing approximately three to five ideas or strategic questions – not validated recommendations.

The summary captures possibilities and questions to investigate. It is not a technical specification, implementation plan or set of validated recommendations.

What we explore

Six areas of development, across industries

We distinguish established practices from emerging and speculative possibilities, so it is clear how mature each idea is.

ESTABLISHEDEMERGINGSPECULATIVE
  • 01AI and intelligent systems
  • 02Robotics and physical technology
  • 03Connected and immersive technologies
  • 04Scientific and emerging capabilities
  • 05Business-model and commercial innovation
  • 06Human and organisational innovation
How the session runs

Before, during and after

A short questionnaire and executive briefing before the session, 90 minutes together, and a one-page summary afterwards.

BEFOREQuestionnaire and briefing
THE 90-MINUTE SESSION
  1. 15 minAssumptions
  2. 25 minPossibilities
  3. 30 minFacilitated discussion
  4. 20 minQuestions and next steps
AFTEROne-page opportunity summary
Boundaries

What the session does not include

  • Detailed feasibility studies and bespoke sector research
  • Financial business cases and procurement
  • Full work decomposition and organisational redesign
  • Implementation plans and guaranteed outcomes

Where a possibility deserves deeper evaluation, the Transformation Review examines it further and produces a Transformation Blueprint.

Where it fits

An input to IMAGINE in our method

Art of the Possible supports the IMAGINE stage of our Next Generation Business Method and may inform UNDERSTAND and OBSERVE. It is available on its own, and is included as an early input within the Transformation Review – you are not charged for it twice.

Implementation independence

Designed for your business. Delivered with your chosen partners.

Art of the Possible produces a one-page opportunity summary of ideas and strategic questions. You can explore those further with your own teams, existing technology providers or Modern Working.

Further transformation support can be separately agreed.

There is no requirement to replace your existing IT provider or purchase additional technology services from Modern Working.

Common questions

Is this an AI workshop?

No. AI is one of several developments explored; the focus is new sources of business value.

Will we receive a transformation plan?

No. The session identifies possibilities and questions. The Transformation Review evaluates them more deeply and produces a Blueprint.

Do we have to buy another service?

No. This is useful as a standalone engagement.

Book an Art of the Possible session

Tell us a little about your organisation and who would join. We will confirm the session details and fee before anything is booked.

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