Topics
Diagnostic
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Aimed at the Wrong Horizon
Nike’s Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy had plenty of data. What they didn’t measure was demand creation and that’s where the strategy unraveled.
Decision Making
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Alignment Without Motion
Organization don’t always miss opportunities because of bad decisions. Sometimes the problem is slower decision-making. A culture of radical alignment creating strategic lateness.
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Analysis as Avoidance
Most data requests aren’t about rigor. They’re about avoiding the discomfort of deciding under uncertainty.
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What Makes Sense a Year From Now?
Urgency is not the same as importance. A single question can separate the decisions worth making from the ones you’ll regret when the pressure is gone.
Self-awareness
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When Markets Stop Making You Look Good
Strong markets make everyone look smart. The real question most leaders avoid: how much of your recent success is strategy, and how much is circumstance?