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July 31, 2026
It’s alignment (not efficiency) that underpins organisational performance
How far into the future do you need to look to determine whether the decision you're about to make is a good one?
Simon Waller
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Positioning for the future
How far into the future do you need to look to determine whether the decision you're about to make is a good one?
The Half-Life of a Decision: A Very Practical Reason Why Leaders Need to Think More Strategically
How far into the future do you need to look to determine whether the decision you're about to make is a good one?
The Structural Problems of Strategic Thinking
Over the last few months I’ve been sharing my observations about leaders becoming overly operational at a time when we need them to be operating strategically.
Why Big-Picture Thinking Fails Exactly When We Need It?
A few years back, I identified an interesting paradox when it came to planning and uncertainty.
Signals: The Future of Learning
This week, we were inspired by our latest Future With Friends episode with Dr Richard Hodge, where we explored ‘The Future of Learning’.
You are not at the mercy of uncertainty
The negative impacts of uncertainty on organisational performance are well documented — but they’re only half the story.
Signals: The Future of Emotional Transparency
The inspiration for the following signals comes from my Future With Friends episode — "The Future of Emotional Transparency", featuring the always insightful Dr Kirsten Peterson.
Signals: The Future of Silence
This week’s signal inspiration comes from the latest Future With Friends episode — “The Future of Silence”, featuring my wonderfully vivacious friend Amy Scott.
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