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

Eric Wilson

Eric Wilson is a global thought leader in S&OP/IBP, demand planning, and forecasting. With over 25 years of experience, he serves as Director of Thought Leadership at the Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF). Previously, Eric held senior planning leadership roles at Tempur Sealy, Berry Plastics, and Escalade Sports.

An Advanced Certified Professional Forecaster (ACPF), Eric was named a "Pro to Know" by Supply + Demand Chain Executive and received the IBF Excellence in Forecasting & Planning award. He is also the host of the widely recognized IBF On Demand podcast.

Eric is the author of several books, including Practical Guide to Sales and Operations Planning and his latest, Beyond Borders: Cultural Complexity in Global Business, which uncovers why culture is the hidden architecture of global planning success.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilsondemand/

Guest appearance on:

Beyond Borders: Why Culture Is the Hidden Variable in Every IBP Implementation | Eric Wilson