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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
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
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
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
Strategic Communication Tips for Effective Leadership
Matt Abrahams, leading expert in strategic communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach joined the Outthinkers Podcast to discuss the importance of audience-centric communication,
Key Takeaways from the Thinkers50 Awards Gala
Hi Outthinkers, Every two years, a leading group of management thinkers from around the globe convenes for a special event: the Thinkers50 Awards Gala. The aim of the event is
Strategic Pricing: Finding Your Value in the Eyes of Your Customer
Pricing is a critical component of your success as an organization. Get it right, and you firmly establish your value in the eyes of your customer. Get it wrong, and
Understanding Your Company’s Motivations as an Intrapreneur
You’re presenting to your boss today. There’s a wireless clicker in your sweaty palm. You’re conjuring up images of Steve Jobs wowing his crowd, praying you won’t be stumped by
Unleashing Intrapreneurship: Key Insights from Our Masterclass Introduction
For many businesses today, the opportunity of joining or building an ecosystem of alliances is important to holistic success.
Do You Really Understand What Your Company Needs?
I recently had a flashback to my college days when my friend had just come back from a job interview. The interviewer had asked him, “What’s 25 times six divided
The Critical Role of People in Digital Transformation & AI
Bob Muglia is a data technology and business executive, former CEO of Snowflake and past president of Microsoft’s Server and Tools division. A long-time leader in technology, he was on
Unleashing Intrapreneurs’ Motivation: Closing the “Need” Gap
Innovation is the lifeblood of progress, and intrapreneurs, just like their entrepreneur counterparts, are the driving force behind it within established organizations. However, intrapreneurs often face unique challenges that can
The Evolution of Platforms with Daniel Trabucchi
Which companies come to mind when you think of a platform model? In business today, we often associate the term “platform” with big tech companies like Amazon, Uber, and Airbnb.
Top 10 Trends for Intrapreneurs
In an environment of external uncertainty and internal resource constraints, the role of intrapreneurs—those leaders driving innovation from within organizations—is more critical than ever. At Outthinker Networks, we are fortunate
Crafting a Powerful Personal Brand in the Age of AI
In a world where artificial intelligence and technology are making unprecedented strides in the future of work and content creation, getting seen and heard is more challenging than ever. Bestselling
Moving Beyond Hierarchy: How Celestica Empowers Employees in Small Teams
The way humans come together to do work is changing. Technology has made us more interconnected than ever before. Rapid communication and advanced data analysis enable us to gather and
Your Innovation Farm: Where Ideas Grow & Thrive
Click here to register for Kaihan’s live masterclass on Oct. 26, 2023 Dear Outthinkers, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be a leader who enables
3 Brand New Resources from Outthinker Networks
Greetings Outthinkers, It’s been an exciting week for us at Outthinker Networks, and we’re thrilled to share some major updates with our valued community: 1. HBR Article: Is Organizational Hierarchy Getting
Why Employee Experience is Critical to Customer Experience
Most companies have invested heavily in using technology to improve customer experience (CX) — customer journey, engagement processes, support functions, and more create a seamless user experience for customers from
Is Your Strategy a Joke?
Throughout the year, I have the privilege of engaging in insightful conversations with members of our Outthinker Network of strategy leaders. These remarkable individuals are not only strategists; they are
Unraveling Digital Transformation with Michael Lenox
In a rapidly evolving landscape driven by technological advancements, the world of business is witnessing a paradigm shift. For business leaders, understanding the core technologies underlying this transformation and the
Cultivate An Innovation Mindset Across Your Company
For many businesses today, the opportunity of joining or building an ecosystem of alliances is important to holistic success.
Navigating Complexity and Uncertainty with Agility
Companies today exist in an era of accelerated change. Competitive lines are being redrawn at lightning speed as entire industries are disrupted seemingly overnight. In this environment, the old rules
Big A** Insights for Business Model Innovation
In the early 1990s, most large industrial facilities and warehouses in Dallas were hot, literally. They didn’t have air conditioning and left the engineers and workers inside drenched in sweat.
10 Tactics to Drive Innovation When Resources Are Scarce
For many businesses today, the opportunity of joining or building an ecosystem of alliances is important to holistic success.
Four Keys to Attracting Long-Term Investors
As business leaders and strategists, it’s our job to increase the long-term value of our companies. To do so effectively, it helps to understand what experienced investors are looking for
A Tipping Point for Sustainability
Consumers want sustainable options but few have been willing to pay much to get them. Such has been the conundrum that hinders companies aspiring to pursue more sustainable business strategies. The
The Overlooked Dangers of Microstresses at Work
In my recent podcast interview with Rob Cross, co-author of The Microstress Effect with Karen Dillon and co-founder of the research consortium Connected Commons, we dug into the surprising impacts that minor, everyday stresses
Workforce Ecosystems: Rethinking How We Achieve Goals
Recently on the Outthinkers Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Elizabeth Altman, associate professor of management at the Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell and guest
The Strategy of Seconds: Meta’s Threads vs. Twitter
There’s something special about firsts. They’re often the ones we honor and hold in high esteem—Kleenex was the first facial tissue, and now the brand is a household name. Amazon,
