Breakthrough in 2025: reframe and be ready for a leap into the unknown

More than ever, leaders risk getting lost in information overload and complexity. It’s time to look at the world through fresh eyes, writes Stefan Michel

When feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I often say: “If you cannot find the answer to the question, change the question.” Asking new questions requires different ways of looking at a problem and the world. This is what I call reframing: shifting our perspectives, challenging our assumptions, and seeing things in a fresh light. Let’s consider the Fosbury Flop. This iconic high jump technique revolutionized the sport. Instead of jumping over the bar facing forward, like everyone else, Dick Fosbury decided to go over backward and headfirst. When Fosbury won the gold medal in the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, all athletes changed their technique. What about the Apple Macintosh in 1984? Before the Mac, personal computers were clunky, complex machines used mainly by businesses and tech enthusiasts. Steve Jobs…

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