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
No Rules Rules at Netflix: Rethinking Culture as We Return to Work
When we think about culture and responsibility in the workplace, companies generally fall into one of two categories. Some seek to monitor their employees and keep
Geopolitical Retrenchment: Fragmentation and the Great Unifier
Earlier this year, we introduced our 2021 Business Trends report based on in-depth conversations with top CSOs in our Outthinker Strategy Network. We have been
The Most Overlooked Source of Competitive Advantage
It is remarkable how music has the power to set your state of mind. I was sitting at my desk in my home office, my
Spoke-to-Spoke: A Mindset Shift to Digital & Platform Models
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
Community Coordination: How Digital Connectivity Will Power Revolutions of the Future
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
Bidding Goodbye to Bureaucracy: Future Organizational Models
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
Ecosystem Development: Improve Your “Luck” Through Strategic Partnerships
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
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
