This audio was recorded by an AI program. In our pursuit of innovation, we often pressure ourselves to create something entirely new. But what if the key to breakthrough innovation isn’t starting from scratch, but rather intelligently borrowing and adapting ideas from other domains? Steve Jobs noted, “Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask […]
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This audio was recorded by an AI program. What is the power of a brand? In a crowded marketplace, it can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving. It’s what makes customers choose your product over a competitor’s, even if the features and price points are similar. It’s what turns one-time buyers into loyal
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This audio was recorded by an AI program. In reference to Amazon’s growth strategy, Jeff Bezos famously said, “You need to be stubborn on your vision, but … very flexible on the details.” In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing environment, where the unexpected is pretty much all you can expect, organizations must remain agile and adaptive.
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Click here to watch a video of this post on YouTube In my recent conversations with chief strategy officers (CSOs), a recurring theme has emerged: the traditional annual strategic planning cycle is increasingly out of sync with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Since the beginning of capitalism, corporations have adhered to a yearly planning rhythm,
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The following post was originally published in 2015. When Strategies Shift In 2008, at the start of the economic crisis, Microsoft COO Kevin Turner was stepping off an airplane in New York City. As he approached the car that would take him into the city, the porter carrying his luggage commented that the stock market’s
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This audio was recorded by an AI program. Last month, in New York City, Outthinker Networks members convened a select group of seasoned strategy leaders who have expertise in customer-related functions (marketing, customer experience [CX], go-to-market, strategy, etc.) to co-create ideas for a new customer-related thought leadership platform. It was a pleasure engaging with a
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Senior leaders today navigate a world of constant disruption. They need to guide their organizations toward a thriving future, yet they are bombarded with short-term pressures and an ever-changing landscape. Sound familiar? This week’s post is for you – the strategic mind, juggling long-term vision with the business imperative to achieve immediate results. We delve
I recently had a flashback to my college days when my friend had just come back from a job interview. The interviewer had asked him, “What’s 25 times six divided by two?”
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