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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
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
Mastercard Masters Proximity
Is a difference in seconds truly significant? In swimming and racing, seconds make all of the difference for who comes out on top. In technology,
Five Steps to Capture the Value You Deserve
Is it fair that teachers earn less than bankers or that nurses earn less than CEOs? The value you get to take home may have
Enel as a Competitor in Renewable Energy
How did a 58-year-old company that began with hydroelectric power in Italy come to be one of the largest, most dynamic, and valuable energy companies
Renewable Energy for the Future
As I skim through the morning stock market brief, renewable energy seems to ceaselessly reappear as a prominent figure in comparison to fossil fuels. Noting
Going Public in a Pandemic: Airbnb & Inflection Points
2020 has demanded that companies pivot like no other time in recent history. Organizations with the flexibility to adapt their business models to changing customer
OhmConnect and the Future of Energy Production
In the midst of a climate crisis, innovators have recognized a need to shorten the proximity between energy production and energy use. Amongst these innovators
The Pope, Big Business, and the Future of ESG
The Ultimate Strategy Is “be good” a part of your 2021 strategy? If not, you should reconsider. When I was in business school, we learned
What microbreweries, “micro-factories”, and the late Tony Hsieh can teach us about creating our 2021 strategy
Tony Hsieh’s Strategic Pattern As many of you know, we recently said goodbye to an amazing leader, former CEO of Zappos, Tony Hsieh. We learned many
