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Executive Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Strategy

If You Hire Big Consulting to Design Your Strategy, You Might As Well Be Fired 

For decades, the saying went: “No one ever got fired for hiring McKinsey or BCG.” These firms, and others like them, represented the gold standard for corporate strategy. But recently, a seismic shift is shaking this narrative. A top executive I know of was recently unceremoniously removed by their board—not for incompetence or malfeasance, but

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9EOI, Strategic Thinking, Strategy

What the Heck is a Strategy anyway?

A couple of days ago, I posed this question to my LinkedIn network. There was a flood of responses that unveiled the essence of strategy in its various forms, partly inspired by thought leaders. Here’s a breakdown of the collective wisdom, highlighting some of the most interesting perspectives: Maximum Force at Weakest Point: Pinpointing vulnerabilities

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Learning & Development, Strategic Thinking, Strategy

5 Habits of Strategic Thinkers to Boost Your Influence

Strategic thinking is a key skill for leaders and executives. Almost every job ad out there lists it as a requirement. Here are 5 key habits of strategic thinkers to help you get your head around the question: what is strategic thinking? 1. Practise Purposeful Networking Strategic thinking involves curiosity and learning from others. I

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