Arkaro Insights: adapt and thrive in complexity

Arkaro Insights: adapt and thrive in complexity brings together practitioners and researchers for honest, practical conversations on leadership, change and innovation in a complex, adaptive world.

Each episode gives B2B executives the thinking and tools to lead transformation, not just manage it — whether in agriculture, food, chemicals or any industry where complexity is the daily reality.

We explore four interconnected themes:

The AI Implementation Blueprint — how leaders cut through the hype and embed AI as a genuine organisational capability

The Human Edge — the neuroscience and psychology of change, creativity and decision-making under uncertainty

Outside-In Innovation — customer needs, market signals and the disciplines that turn insight into growth

Strategy for Complex Adaptive Systems — emergent strategy, integrated business planning and leading organisations that learn and adapt

Hosted by Mark Blackwell, founder of Arkaro, a B2B consultancy that works alongside clients in a collaborative 'do it with you' approach, leaving behind sustainable solutions, not just a slide deck.

"We don't just coach — we get on the pitch with you."

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Guest

Dov Shenkman

Dov Shenkman is the CEO and Founding Member of Atid Group and author of the framework and book, Value Centric. With over 30 years of executive experience, he is a recognized pioneer in transforming global supply chains. Dov previously served as VP of Global Supply Chain at Medtronic, overhauling global planning and logistics, and as Group VP of Supply Chain Operations at Walgreens Boots Alliance. His career also includes senior leadership roles at General Motors, OfficeMax, and i2 Technologies.

Named one of the "Top 10 Most Influential People in Supply Chain" in 2023, Dov’s insights shaped macro-level policy during his time on the U.S. Department of Commerce Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness across two administrations. He also advises leading AI and supply chain firms like FourKites and Algo, helping organizations implement value-centric integrated business planning.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dov-shenkman-a090162/

Guest appearance on:

Value Centric: Why Your IBP Process Is Executing the Wrong Things Brilliantly | Dov Shenkman