Strategy Is Scary
Choosing among the universe of possible options is scary. Every choice involves saying no to some possibility. But without clear choices, there is no strategy. Most organizations h
AI and Strategy- Video
In this conversation Francis Wade and I talk about what means to activate strategy for employees—and whether AI can help to do that. Click the image below to view.
Wicked Strategy
Game-changing strategy is never certain since it applies to the unknown future. Feedback may be slow, and its meaning unclear. So, how can you learn fast enough to fix it? Strategy
Energy From the Future
Whether explorers or entrepreneurs, the greatest source of energy and genius is the image of the distant new world we are creating. Most of us know that it takes time and persevera
Which Hard Problem?
There are lots of hard problems to solve. But choosing the right one to tackle during a strategic quagmire is hard. You need a wide-angle lens and a microscope. Every organization
Resilience Trumps All
Startups aim to accelerate execution and grow fast. But when conditions change, they have no strategic reserves. A resiliency strategy pays dividends. Organizations tend to focus o
Strategic Inertia
Persistence is a virtue. But refusing to quit is the more common strategic error. No one wants to be a quitter. We all know it is a loser’s game. So, leaders argue with th
Southwest’s Strategic Shipwreck
Here’s how a company dies. Not with a bang, but with a baggage fee. Southwest Airlines, every MBA’s favorite case study in strategic disruption, has abandoned everyt
Zeitgeist Inflection
Most strategists will clock and respond to a change in interest rates or cheaper competitors. But what about a change in vibes when the customer’s desires shift? Strategy nev
Subtraction in Action
Reducing your strategic focus to only a few key projects is the best way to accelerate your progress. But while it sounds good, doing it for real is hard. Let’s say you ar