Strategic Doing
Facing a Wicked Problem? Impose Constraints
Yesterday, I spent part of the day coaching an ecosystem builder in Greenville on designing a very early-stage approach — Phase 0 — to strengthen the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. There’s…
Read MoreAppreciative Inquiry in Action
A few weeks ago I got the chance to see Appreciative Inquiry in action in Atlanta, as I joined the Spelman College faculty for a mini Strategic Doing session. Spelman,…
Read MoreCar Talk: A Master Class In Either/Or Thinking
Years ago, when I was living in Cambridge, MA, I was a big fan of Ray and Tom Magliozzi, two MIT graduates who operated a car repair shop near where I lived. They launched a local radio show called Car Talk, and their show became a national hit.
Read MoreUnlocking Success: Exploring the Power of Structured Conversations and Decision-Making Methodologies
An exciting part of my work is when we introduce the ten skills of Strategic Doing and help others explore how they may gain more results through a structured conversation. At the Agile Strategy Lab, we are strong proponents that the quality of people’s work increases when they apply a methodology that takes the conversation from the beginning to the end.
Read MoreA Brief Overview of Strategic Doing
Strategic Doing – a peer-reviewed, scientifically grounded practice — teaches the discipline of collaboration and strategy in open networks. The practice works well to develop collaborations across siloed organizations, multi-disciplinary…
Read MoreFostering Synergy: Uniting Central and North Wisconsin for Entrepreneurial Growth
Building an entrepreneurial ecosystem in central and north Wisconsin” was the focus of the Strategic Doing Workshop lead by Liz Nilsen and Jancye Fadden from the Agile Strategy Lab.
Read MoreJumping Curves
In our Strategic Doing trainings and in the book, one of the core concepts is the idea of “jumping curves.” Individual organisms, technologies, and economies all obey the principle of the S-Curve
Read MoreEmpowering Effective Leadership Through Strategic Doing
Caitlin Burns, the President of the Shoals Chamber of Commerce, attended the Strategic Doing Practitioner Training when she first took on the role as Chamber President. In this new role, she was presented with new challenges leading a team with their own responsibilities.
Read MoreStrategic Doing vs. Strategic Planning
Learn the difference between strategic planning and Strategic Doing and how to incorporate Strategic Doing into your organization’s planning processes.
Read MoreMoving from “Command and Control” to “Design and Do”
One mistake that we humans make is that we think we have time. Well, we don’t. Not really. For example, we’ve known for at least 30 years that our organizations – built with an industrial age logic, grounded in linear thinking – do not learn and adapt quickly in complex, dynamic environments.
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