shiftN was established in 1994 by a group of futures and systems practitioners formerly working with the Global Business Network. Since then shiftN has run dozens of projects helping clients gain a better understanding of complex issues they face and how those issues may evolve in the future.

Our mission

To help our clients learn better and faster, gain insight and discover new opportunity spaces, build trust within and across organisational boundaries, and ultimately to deliver better business and social value.

Our Core Capabilities

Research
Systemic Thinking
Visual Modeling
Futures Techniques
Complex issues facilitation
Strategies for Change

Our Offering Areas

Strategic Decision & Policy Support
Strategic Innovation
Futures Work
Multistakeholder Dialog
Learning Experiences

shiftN Structure

A bit on our history: from 1994 until 2007 we operated under the brand WS network. In January 2008 the brand WS ceased to exist. and shiftN was born. shiftN continues to build on 15 years of experience in helping clients deal with complex strategic and societal issues. Our key contribution has always been to bring clarity in complexity, relying on state-of-the-art skills in systems thinking, futures methodologies and collaborative intelligence.

The shiftN core team consists of Kim Becher, Marshall Clemens, Alexandra Kanitz and Philippe Vandenbroeck. As was the case in the past, our own capabilities will be complemented by those of trusted partners whenever appropriate.

We look forward to continuing an exciting intellectual journey, to building new relationships, and contributing to pressing societal problems.

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