Mark Hollingworth

5i Strategic Affairs helps individuals, organizations and society in general to prepare themselves for a clear and successful future in a high-stakes world of uncertainty. The company seeks to maintain a balance of domestic and international mandates and consulting, training and coaching at any one time. Over the past few years 5i has worked with clients in Canada in aerospace, automobile parts, education, footwear, fund-raising, healthcare, high-tech, international development, LGBT rights protection, packaging, print and publishing, pulp and paper, recycling, , steel, etc. Since 2008, training, consulting and webinar mandates have been completed in many countries ranging from Abu Dhabi, Bhutan, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the USA, Vietnam and Zimbabwe. Its approach is focused on completing a thorough diagnostic of a situation and to brainstorm or use scenario planning techniques to develop the best possible solution for a client. The identification and validation of the prevailing Strategic Assumptions is also a crucial part of the decision-making approach and process. A strategic map and balanced performance measurement system are normally used to specify objectives, clear targets and a focus on results. 5i's assumption that participation in decision-making favours buy-in to a decision and a greater likelihood of successful implementation means that an approach of "having everyone in the room" is favoured during any decision-making process. For more information, please check the website: http://www.5istrategicaffairs.com