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.
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.
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.
Simon says: Why a collective purpose is more useful than a vision statement
One of the most common mistakes when it comes to identifying collective purpose is that we confuse it with an organisation’s vision.
Simon Says: The foundation of any strategy is shared understanding
Last week, I shared my strategic planning model called The Strategic Planning Pyramid (the name is accurate, if not a little obvious).
Simon Says: When There Are Too Many ‘I’s in a Team
In last week’s post, I dove into the idea of the ‘Olympic Year’ and how we can use metaphor to gain deeper insights and uncover new opportunities.
’Tis the season for reflection
For most of human history, we have understood that different seasons require us to have a different focus.
