Outthinker Networks
Global peer networks for executives committed to staying ahead of the pace of disruption
In a world of continuous change and disruption, executives across industries face similar challenges.
About
Outthinker Networks is a think tank that leverages the power of peer networks to drive future-oriented and enterprise-level impact.
Our networks help executives to be more successful in performing their role, solving their top challenges, and keeping their organization ahead of the pace of disruption.
Outthinker Network members get exclusive access to a global peer group of senior executives and world-class thought-leaders. They engage in curated learning, practical conversations, and 1:1 networking with connections hand-selected by the Outthinker team based on their needs.
LATEST RESEARCH
Beyond Hierarchy: When Firms Transform into Ecosystem Brands
In January of 2022, Haier contracted Outthinker to initiate a study of Haier’s unique management model, RenDanHeYi, and its concept of the “Ecosystem Brand.” This interactive whitepaper organizes our findings in one place.
Roundtable Events
Howard Tullman and Fred Santarpia – Digital Transformation, Navigating and Overcoming Challenges
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Rita McGrath – Leading an Organization through an Inflection Point
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Saul Berman, Fabrice Lebegue, and Doug Shapiro – Big Data Strategy
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Peter Fader – The Customer Centricity Playbook: Implementing Strategy Driven by Customer Lifetime Value
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Outthinker 2020 Virtual Summit –Leading in times of unprecedented uncertainty
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George Day – Thriving in the Era of Digital Turbulence by Seeing Sooner and Acting Faster
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Safi Bahcall – Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries
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Outthinker Network Challenge Forum and Discussion: COVID-19 (Virtual)
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Karim Lakhani – Strategy and Leadership When Networks and Algorithms Run the World (Virtual)
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Gary Hamel – Humanocracy: Busting bureaucracy, creating flatter, human-centric agile organizations
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Ben Gomes-Casseres – Remix Strategy (M&A, Partnerships, Ecosystems): The Three Laws of Business Combinations (Virtual)
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Whitney Johnson – Disrupt Yourself: building high performing strategy or executive teams (Virtual)
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Managing a strategy career and building your strategy team – Chad Oakley of Charles Aris Executive Search
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Geoff Smart and Jeff McLean of ghSMART: Making Talent Your #1 Competitive Advantage
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Collective Genius: driving innovation by activating collaboration among employees and ecosystem partners with Linda Hill, Harvard Business School
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2021 Geopolitical and Economic Trends Overview and Breakdown: What to do now to be ready for the long-term – Tom Crawford
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21st C. connection skills, building hybrid teams, building client/coworker relationships in a virtual setting– Erica Dhawan
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Future of Work Disrupted: Opportunity, Resilience, and Growth in the Accelerated Future of Work – Jeff Schwartz, Deloitte
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The future of the large-scale social enterprise – Chris Marquis
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John Hagel, Deloitte – The Journey Beyond Fear and Moving People in Organizations to Action
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Pivot to the Future: Digital Transformation with Paul Nunes of Accenture
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Rethinking Competitive Advantage With Your Board—Ram Charan, Business Consultant, Author, CEO Advisor
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Membership Economy and Subscription Business Models with Robbie Baxter
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A Practical Guide to Becoming an AI-first Company – Ash Fontana
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The Human Element: Overcoming Resistance To New Ideas and Influencing Leadership – David Schonthal, Kellogg
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Upcoming Trends that Will Influence Strategists in 2022 and Beyond
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Navigating Trends & Shifts in the Workplace — Now & in the Future with Peter Cappelli
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Measuring Your Innovation Strategy Using Innovation Accounting with Dan Toma
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Developing a Digital Mindset to Stay Competitive in the Modern Age with Tsedal Neeley
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Creating Synergy in M&As to Maximize Value—with Mark L. Sirower and Jefferey M. Weirens of Deloitte
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Leadership, Strategy, and Sustainability Transformation with Greg Goff and Kalina Nikolova
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Discussing Labor, Inflation and Economic Trends with Economist and Policymaker
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Connect the Dots: Curating Serendipity to Generate Innovative Opportunities—with Christian Busch
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Establishing an Effective Innovation Pipeline—with Pete Newell
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Leading Organizations through Uncertainty with Tony O’Driscoll
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Assessing Your Organization’s Innovation Readiness with Tendayi Viki
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Women Leaders: How They Succeed—and What We can Learn from Them with Julia Boorstin
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the New Internet with Futurist Matt Maher
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How Climate Change will Impact Investment and Policy Trends–and What You Need to Know, with Bruce Usher
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Building Your Strategic Plan to Becoming an AI-Driven Organization with Tom Davenport
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Navigating Investment and M&A in the Current Age of Tech and Economics—with Jonathan Knee
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Leading Business Transformation through Human Magic—with Hubert Joly
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2023 Update: Geopolitical, Economic, Sustainability Trends and Beyond with Tom Crawford of Ankura
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Unleashing Organizational Potential: Employing Social Networks to Drive Efficient Execution
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Building Your Growth Engine through Venture Building and Investing—With Linda Yates of Mach49
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Applying the Jobs to Be Done Framework—with Dave Duncan, Author, Advisor and Speaker on Strategy and Innovation
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The Key Role Low-Wage Workers Play in Strategy Execution—With Joseph Fuller of Harvard Business School
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Mastering the Art of Strategic Communication with Matt Abrahams
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Cost-cutting That Makes You Stronger—with Sundar Subramanian of PwC
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Managing Geopolitical Risk – 2024 Report with Nick Allan of Control Risk
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ParanoiaLand – Trends from Futurist Faith Popcorn into 2024 and Beyond
FROM THE CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER INSIGHTS SERIES
Addressing the Innovator's Dilemma
This whitepaper summarizes key insights from a group of five Chief Strategy Officers and thought leader, David S. Duncan, former colleague of Clayton Christensen. They discuss experiences and insights on the challenge mature companies face in responding to disruptive innovations that threaten their core business model.
Outthinker Insights
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Leadership
Business Practitioners Need a Field
Business Practitioners Need a Field
In every science, there is a field that assesses theory and approaches, and reaches a conclusion about which are to be accepted. In the realms of medicine and physics, scientists—diligent …
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Leadership People
Unlocking the Power of Social Leadership and Purpose
Unlocking the Power of Social Leadership and Purpose
Shannon Banks, managing director of Be Leadership and author of the new book, Because: 12 Essential Skills for Connecting How You Lead With Why, joined the Outthinkers Podcast to share …
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Artificial Intelligence Innovation intrapreneurship Trends
Is There a Lizard Under Your Bed? Notes from Outthinker Networks Roundtable with Rita McGrath
Is There a Lizard Under Your Bed? Notes from Outthinker Networks Roundtable with Rita McGrath
Last week, 40 heads of strategy, intrapreneurs, and thought leaders convened in New York City for Outthinker Networks’ Executive Summit, hosted by BNY Mellon. Attendees discussed Leveraging Generative AI for …
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Career Leadership People
4 Reasons Why Middle Managers Need Executive Coaching
4 Reasons Why Middle Managers Need Executive Coaching
Middle managers are quite literally the middle ground between employers and employees. Managers at this level of an organization are often tasked to coordinate inter-departmental work, monitor employee performance, and …
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More topics & questions explored
We serve two profiles of executives
The Outthinker Strategy Network (OSN)
Global peer network of chief strategy officers and executives seeking to drive impactful change in their organizations to ensure they thrive in the future.
C, EVP, SVP level executives that lead strategy and/or innovation for large organizations or business units
The Outthinker Intrapreneurs Network (OIN)
Global peer network of senior executives that are corporate explorers and internal entrepreneurs who are driven to move their organization to the next level.
C, EVP, SVP, VP level executives with 8+ years of experience working in a large complex organization
Why Outthinker Networks?
True Peer Network
Expand your network and rolodex of peers and experts from other organizations across industries that have the same role as you.
Candid Conversations
Intimate sessions that cap the number of participants allow for individual participation & peer-to-peer dialogue.
Actionable Insights
Zoom-out conversations on the high-level long term and zoom-in conversations to inform action and drive immediate value.
Peer Chosen Topics
Topics are selected by members to ensure relevance and timeliness - formal business education can't update content as fast as the world is changing.
Advocacy & Recognition
Benefit from exclusive media and research opportunities that showcase you and your organizations' ideas, expertise, and successes.
World Class Thought Leaders
We don't sell consulting so have no motive to prioritize certain thought leaders- we engage the best of the best from f top universities and institutions.
