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Engaging learners and teaching strategy effectively can be a challenge, particularly when it comes to entry-level leaders. When I teach strategy, I utilize board games as a dynamic tool to make learning enjoyable, hands-on, and intuitive. While I have a roster of games that work well for mid- to senior-level leaders, I’ve been on a quest to find a game that hits the sweet spot for entry-level learners.… Read more
After half a decade facilitating learning by professional managers, I have identified 5 key challenges learners face when it comes to learning and development that go beyond the typical lack of time and lack of resources that is often cited as a reason not to learn.
The first major challenge that professional managers face is the impact of a fixed mindset where they believe that their current abilities and talents are the ceiling of what they can achieve or that other approaches are threatening to their current success.… Read more
Cognitive diversity, the variance in problem-solving approaches and perspectives within a team or organization, is often seen as a valuable asset. The comparison between the mindset of an entrepreneur and that of an engineer grand master provides a fascinating exploration of this concept.
The Entrepreneur: The ‘No Ice’ Approach
Entrepreneurs epitomize a mindset of ‘proving it right.’ They are quintessentially innovators, willing to take calculated risks, pushing boundaries, and constantly seeking opportunities for growth.… Read more
If you’ve ever been in a business meeting where the conversation turned to strategy, you know how quickly things can get confusing. Everyone has their own ideas and opinions, and it can be difficult to have an honest, productive discussion about what your company should be doing.
But fear not, there are ways to have a productive conversation about strategy without getting bogged down in semantics and conflicting viewpoints.… Read more
When it comes to making important decisions, many of us tend to get bogged down by the weight of the potential outcomes. We analyze, overthink, and agonize to the point where we either don’t make a decision at all, or we make a half-hearted one that leaves us feeling unsatisfied.
This is where the two-way-door rule comes in – a simple yet powerful approach to decision-making that cuts through the emotional clutter and builds a bias towards action.… Read more