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April 21, 2026
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?
Simon Waller
Author
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.
Why some leaders stay operational instead of being strategic
This post is a reflection on a recent conversation I had with a local government client.
Simon Reads: The Future of Power
This edition of Simon Reads is inspired by this week’s episode of The Future With Friends, where we explored the future of power - who holds it, how it shifts, and what it means for the world ahead.
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