We welcome renowned management thinker Gary Hamel to discuss his groundbreaking work Competing for the Future. Hamel explores the essential principles of innovation, strategic foresight, and how organizations can continuously reinvent themselves to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.
Join Aidan McCullen as he welcomes Paul Nunes and the late Ian Morrison to explore the critical concept of Second Curves. They discuss how organizations can anticipate disruption, transition before decline, and build a sustainable future through strategic foresight and innovation.
In this special episode, we honor the legendary Charles Handy, philosopher and author of The Second Curve. Recorded after his stroke, Handy shares timeless wisdom on life, leadership, change, and the importance of reinventing ourselves before it’s too late.
In “Hidden Scents,” Aidan McCullen explores how individuals with heightened perception—dubbed “Helpful Cassandras”—can guide organizations to recognize early signs of disruption or opportunity. Drawing on insights from visionaries like Andy Grove and researchers like Rita McGrath, this piece emphasizes the importance of valuing diverse perspectives to navigate an uncertain future effectively.
Continuing our conversation with Stan Deetz, we delve deeper into the challenges and strategies of leading organizations through transition. Stan emphasizes the importance of cultural awareness, understanding deeply held assumptions, and the power of storytelling in reshaping company culture. We also discuss the impact of leadership, vision, and the language used to communicate change effectively within organizations.
In this week’s Thursday Thought, we explore the importance of building capabilities proactively to help businesses navigate disruption and remain competitive. Through insights from Clayton Christensen and Stan Deetz, along with the lessons of the Spartan Warrior Mantra, we emphasize the value of ‘sweating in times of peace’ to avoid future crises. Featuring examples like Toyota’s long-term vision and strategies for strengthening core competencies, this episode offers actionable insights for leaders to prepare their organizations for the future.
In this episode, Aidan McCullen welcomes Richard Robertson, co-author of ‘The Corporate Explorer Fieldbook,’ to explore the role of strategic diversity in building effective teams for innovation. Drawing from his extensive experience, Richard shares insights on navigating the different phases of the S-curve and managing human behaviour in change processes.
In the final episode of our series with Peter Compo, we dive deep into the emergent approach to strategy. Together, we explore how leaders can maintain course amidst turbulence, engage teams to embrace strategy as their own, and avoid the pitfalls of complacency in both crisis and success. Essential insights for anyone navigating strategic leadership.
In this episode, Peter Compo discusses the limitations of traditional strategic frameworks and offers insights into how organizations can embrace an emergent approach to overcome innovation challenges. Learn about the power of central rules in guiding real-time decisions and unifying actions.
Peter Compo, author of ‘The Emergent Approach to Strategy,’ discusses the chronic failures in strategic planning and how his new book aims to redefine strategy through the lens of complex adaptive systems.