Outthinker Blog
The Outthinker blog offers our take on the latest news stories, trends, and ideas in strategy. Learn real-world examples of the Outthinker strategic process along with suggestions on how to apply them to your business
Activating the Subconscious Power of Strategy
We have heard the adages like “work on your business, not in it” and “come up to see the forest for the trees.” At McKinsey
The Future of Work: Moving Beyond Metrics Toward Real Reform
Last month, we introduced our 2021 Business Trends report based on in-depth conversations with top CSOs in our Outthinker Strategy Network. We will be expanding on one
Autonomous Connected Devices: Powering Efficiencies Across Industries
Last month, we introduced our 2021 Business Trends report based on in-depth conversations with top CSOs in our Outthinker Strategy Network. We will be expanding on one
Adapting your Product is a Life-or-Death Skill … Here is How
As the COVID epidemic rounds through its second year, Gen Xers, like me, are happy to avoid airplanes. On average, compared to younger travelers, our
Proximity: Closing the Gap Between Desire and Delivery
Earlier this month, we introduced our 2021 Business Trends report based on in-depth conversations with top CSOs in our Outthinker Strategy Network. We will be
Locking In Good … and Securing the Future Relevance of Your Organization
At Outthinker, we have been tracking a sea change in the idea of a corporation’s shift for two decades. We have witnessed a slow but
Be Good: Developing a 2021 Strategy that Benefits All Stakeholders
Earlier this month, we introduced our 2021 Business Trends report based on in-depth conversations with top CSOs in our Outthinker Strategy Network. We will be expanding on one of these
Business is Love … Not a Battle
We are told to persist … by coaches (“Winners never quit and quitters never win.” – Vince Lombardi); athletes (“If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out
TeleXaaS: Everything as a Service Moves Online
Last week, we introduced our 2021 Business Trends report based on in-depth conversations with top CSOs in our Outthinker Strategy Network. We will be expanding on
2021 Business Trends: The 10 Strategic Shifts That Will Shape Your Industry
This year, as we recover from a massive shock to all forms of structure and life as we once knew it, we have a chance
Fabricating with Biology
Infrastructure and urban development have taken over the world. We are surrounded by synthetic, human-made materials that — although they provide reliable building blocks —
GameStop: 3 Hidden Strategic Lessons
The framing of the David v. Goliath story dominating business headlines this week is missing the most valuable strategic lessons GameStop’s stock surge – from
Connecting the World Through Satellites
When you stargaze at a clear night sky, do you ever notice any satellites? Satellites will appear like a star slowly moving across the sky
Shortening Proximity in Warfare
In past posts we have addressed proximity in business: identifying a customer and delivering the product closer to the point of demand. However, we see
Have You Addressed Your Hidden Competitor?
If you’ve spent time developing your organization’s strategy, chances are you’re familiar with your competition. You know your competitors’ offerings, their strengths and weaknesses, and
