Click here to register for Kaihan’s live masterclass on Oct. 26, 2023 Dear Outthinkers, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be a leader who enables innovation and growth. In speaking with thought leaders like Joseph Fuller, Elizabeth Altman, and Tiffani Bova, and reviewing our own research at Outthinker Networks, I’ve […]
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Greetings Outthinkers, It’s been an exciting week for me and the rest of the Outthinker Networks team, and I’m thrilled to share some major updates with you: 1. HBR Article: Is Organizational Hierarchy Getting in the Way of Innovation? Our year-long research study on the emergence of new decentralized organizational models has culminated in a new Harvard Business
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Throughout the year, I have the privilege of engaging in insightful conversations with members of our Outthinker Network of strategy leaders. These remarkable individuals are not only strategists; they are artists (one member helped establish the Dubai art fair), athletes (another was the winner of an Indian gold medal for sports shooting), creators (one left
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Last week, Lyft’s new CEO, David Risher, announced plans to cut at least 1,200 jobs. Overall, tech companies have laid off 183,801 global workers so far this year, according to Layoffs.fyi. This adds to the total of 159,684 tech employees who were laid off in 2022. Companies cite several factors contributing to widespread layoffs: a
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Deep beneath the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean, there are vibrant coral reefs teeming with life. The coral, in shades of pink, orange, and green, spreads out like a colorful carpet across the seabed, creating a spectacular underwater landscape.
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In January, we introduced our 2023 Strategic Agenda based on in-depth conversations with top CSOs in our Outthinker Strategy Network. We will be expanding on one of these trends every week with the intention of supporting your organization’s strategy for the next year and beyond. This is our ninth installment.
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In January, we introduced our 2023 Strategic Agenda based on in-depth conversations with top CSOs in our Outthinker Strategy Network. We will be expanding on one of these trends every week with the intention of supporting your organization’s strategy for the next year and beyond. This is our eighth installment.
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In January, we introduced our 2023 Strategic Agenda based on in-depth conversations with top CSOs in our Outthinker Strategy Network. We will be expanding on one of these trends every week with the intention of supporting your organization’s strategy for the next year and beyond. This is our seventh installment.
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In January, we introduced our 2023 Strategic Agenda based on in-depth conversations with top CSOs in our Outthinker Strategy Network. We will be expanding on one of these trends every week with the intention of supporting your organization’s strategy for the next year and beyond. This is our sixth installment.
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