Edited Book
Evolution of Scenario Planning: Theory and Practice from Disorder to Order
(2023) Evolution of Scenario Planning: Theory and Practice from Disorder to Order. Berlin: De Gruyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110792065
Article
Unlocking dynamic capabilities in the Scotch whisky industry, 1945–present
MacKenzie NG, Perchard A, Mackay D & Burt G (2022) Unlocking dynamic capabilities in the Scotch whisky industry, 1945–present. Business History. https://doi.org/10.1080/00076791.2022.2085251
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Burt G, Mackay D & Mendibil K (2021) Overcoming multi-stakeholder fragmented narratives in land use, woodland and forestry policy: The role scenario planning and 'dissociative jolts'. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 166, Art. No.: 120663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.120663
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Rigidities of imagination in scenario planning: Strategic foresight through 'Unlearning'
Burt G & Nair AK (2020) Rigidities of imagination in scenario planning: Strategic foresight through 'Unlearning'. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 153, Art. No.: 119927. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2020.119927
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Ball C, Burt G, de Vries F & MacEachern E (2018) How environmental protection agencies can promote eco-innovation: The prospect of voluntary reciprocal legitimacy. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 129, pp. 242-253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2017.11.004
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Scaling Sustainability: Regulation and Resilience in Managerial Responses to Climate Change
Goworek H, Land C, Burt G, Zundel M, Saren MAJ, Parker M & Lambe B (2018) Scaling Sustainability: Regulation and Resilience in Managerial Responses to Climate Change. British Journal of Management, 29 (2), pp. 209-219. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12295
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Burt G, Mackay D, van der Heijden K & Verheijdt C (2017) Openness Disposition: readiness characteristics that influence participant benefits from scenario planning as strategic conversation. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 124, pp. 16-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2016.11.024
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Mackay D, Perchard A, Mackenzie N & Burt G (2017) Going against the grain: examining negative capability as an antecedent of dynamic capability in the Scotch Whisky Industry, 1960-85. British Academy of Management 31st Annual Conference, Warwick Business School, 05.09.2017-07.09.2017. https://www.bam.ac.uk/sites/bam.ac.uk/files/BAM2017__Digital_pdf.pdf
Article
Managerial hyperopia: A potential unintended consequence of foresight in a top management team?
Burt G, Mackay D & Perchard A (2015) Managerial hyperopia: A potential unintended consequence of foresight in a top management team?. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 101, pp. 134-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2013.12.001
Article
Strategic learning, foresight and hyperopia
Mackay D & Burt G (2015) Strategic learning, foresight and hyperopia. Management Learning, 46 (5), pp. 546-564. https://doi.org/10.1177/1350507614549120
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Paton S, Chia R & Burt G (2014) Relevance or 'relevate'? How university business schools can add value through reflexively learning from strategic partnerships with business. Management Learning, 45 (3), pp. 267-288. https://doi.org/10.1177/1350507613479541
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Burt G (2011) Towards the integration of system modelling with scenario planning to support strategy: the case of the UK energy industry. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 62 (5), pp. 830-839. https://doi.org/10.1057/jors.2010.47
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Revisiting and extending our understanding of Pierre Wack's the gentle art of re-perceiving
Burt G (2010) Revisiting and extending our understanding of Pierre Wack's the gentle art of re-perceiving. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 77 (9), pp. 1476-1484. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2010.06.027
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Learning the future faster-The role of Vickers Appreciative System (Introduction)
Burt G (2010) Learning the future faster-The role of Vickers Appreciative System (Introduction). Futures, 42 (4), pp. 265-270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2009.11.012
Book Chapter
From Casual Textures to Predetermined Elements to New Realities in Scenario Thinking and Practice
Burt G (2009) From Casual Textures to Predetermined Elements to New Realities in Scenario Thinking and Practice. In: Ramirez R, Selsky J & Van der Heijden K (eds.) Business Planning for Turbulent Times: New Methods for Applying Scenarios. The Earthscan Science in Society Series. London: Earthscan, pp. 207-221. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781849710619/
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Burt G & van der Heijden K (2008) Towards a framework to understand purpose in Futures Studies: The role of Vickers' Appreciative System. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 75 (8), pp. 1109-1127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2008.03.003
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Learning with Scenarios: Summary and Critical Issues
Burt G & Chermack TJ (2008) Learning with Scenarios: Summary and Critical Issues. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 10 (2), pp. 285-295. https://doi.org/10.1177/1523422307313334
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Scenario planning interventions in organizations: An analysis of the causes of success and failure
Wright G, van der Heijden K, Burt G, Bradfield R & Cairns G (2008) Scenario planning interventions in organizations: An analysis of the causes of success and failure. Futures, 40 (3), pp. 218-236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2007.08.019
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Burt G (2007) Why are we surprised at surprises? Integrating disruption theory and system analysis with the scenario methodology to help identify disruptions and discontinuities. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 74 (6), pp. 731-749. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2006.08.010
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Burt G (2006) Towards an understanding of the link between environment, discontinuity and volitional strategic change. International Journal of Business Environment, 1 (3), pp. 320-335. http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/3g0alclyn1we2hgp/
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Cairns G, Wright G, van der Heijden K, Bradfield R & Burt G (2006) Enhancing foresight between multiple agencies: issues in the use of scenario thinking to overcome fragmentation. Futures, 38 (8), pp. 1010-1025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2005.12.020
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"Seeing" for Organisational Foresight
Burt G & Wright G (2006) "Seeing" for Organisational Foresight. Futures, 38 (8), pp. 887-893. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2005.12.012
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Pre-determined Elements in the Business Environment: Reflecting on the Legacy of Pierre Wack
Burt G (2006) Pre-determined Elements in the Business Environment: Reflecting on the Legacy of Pierre Wack. Futures, 38 (7), pp. 830-840. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2005.12.006
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Burt G, Wright G, Bradfield R, Cairns G & van der Heijden K (2006) The role of scenario planning in exploring the environment in view of the limitations of PEST and its derivatives. International Studies of Management and Organization, 36 (3), pp. 50-76. https://doi.org/10.2753/IMO0020-8825360303
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The Origins and Evolution of Scenario Techniques in Long Range Business Planning
Bradfield R, Wright G, Burt G, Cairns G & van der Heijden K (2005) The Origins and Evolution of Scenario Techniques in Long Range Business Planning. Futures, 37 (8), pp. 795-812. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2005.01.003
Article
The Psychology of Why Organisations are Slow to Adapt and Change
van der Heijden K, Cairns G, Burt G & Wright G (2004) The Psychology of Why Organisations are Slow to Adapt and Change. Journal of General Management, 29 (4), pp. 21-36. http://www.braybrooke.co.uk/tabid/99/Default.aspx?articleId=83
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Exploring e-government futures through the application of scenario planning
Cairns G, Wright G, Bradfield R, van der Heijden K & Burt G (2004) Exploring e-government futures through the application of scenario planning. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 71 (3), pp. 217-238. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0040-1625%2802%2900371-2
Article
Epigenetic change: new from the seeds of the old
Burt G (2003) Epigenetic change: new from the seeds of the old. Strategic Change, 12 (7), pp. 381-393. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsc.646
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First Steps: Towards Purposeful Activities in Scenario Thinking and Future Studies
Burt G & van der Heijden K (2003) First Steps: Towards Purposeful Activities in Scenario Thinking and Future Studies. Futures, 35 (10), pp. 1011-1026. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016-3287%2803%2900065-X
Book Chapter
Reframing industry boundaries for structural advantage - the role of scenario planning
Burt G & van der Heijden K (2002) Reframing industry boundaries for structural advantage - the role of scenario planning. In: Ringland G (ed.) Scenarios in Business. Chichester: Wiley, pp. 223-232.
Article
Coherence and complexity: Ambiguity and (mis)-understanding across management teams
Cairns G, Burt G & Beech N (2001) Coherence and complexity: Ambiguity and (mis)-understanding across management teams. Strategic Change, 10 (1), pp. 23-35. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsc.497
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Recognising the Value of Cross Cultural Diversity in International Management Development Programmes
Burt G, Desai C & Harry W (1997) Recognising the Value of Cross Cultural Diversity in International Management Development Programmes. Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal, 4 (3), pp. 11-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb008422