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Developing a strategy is a rehearsal of the future

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October 25, 2025
Strategic planning today requires executive teams to imagine multiple possible futures and the moves to get there, and play out the implications of each before committing. In an environment defined by volatility and rapid change, strategy can no longer rely on fixed plans alone. Grounding strategic choices in an organization’s Purpose and Vision helps leaders align decisions, investments, and priorities—even when the path forward must adapt along the way.
2025-10-25
Strategy
Systems thinking
Decision-making
Strategy activation
Leadership behaviors
Mindset shifts
Strategy

How to move the elephant: A lesson for design consultants

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March 10, 2016
Large organizations are complex, powerful and difficult to move. Drawing on the metaphor of the elephant, this article explores why traditional consulting approaches often fall short—and why meaningful change requires the integration of systems thinking and creativity, working together to shape solutions that truly move organizations forward.
2016-03-10
Strategy
Systems thinking
Design
Strategy activation
Purpose

The opacity of scale: How numbers blind us to meaning

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April 17, 2017
Scale promises reach, efficiency and impact, but it also distorts how we understand people, distance and value. When numbers grow large, meaning collapses and empathy fades. This article explores how scale limits sense-making and why context, story and human perspective are essential to restore understanding.
2017-04-17
Purpose
Systems thinking
Human systems
Imagination
Strategy

How to manage complex stakeholder interests? Think like a designer

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February 2, 2023
As stakeholder capitalism reshapes how companies create value, leaders face a growing challenge: balancing complex, often competing demands. Managing stakeholder interests requires more than statements or promises. A design-led approach offers a practical way to make better decisions, align strategy, and build trust across stakeholders.
2023-02-02
Strategy
Stakeholder engagement
Design
Systems thinking
Strategy activation
Transformation

The myth of one-size-fits-all culture: Why the future lies in a house of cultures

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February 20, 2025
As businesses grow more complex through acquisition, globalization, and deregulation, culture becomes a decisive differentiator. A single, uniform culture can no longer meet competing needs. This article introduces the “house of cultures” model, offering leaders a way to balance shared identity with meaningful cultural distinction.
2025-02-20
Transformation
Culture design
Leadership behaviors
Systems thinking
Transformation

Designing human systems where people and organizations flourish

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June 25, 2025
Organizations invest heavily in structure, strategy, and performance, yet still struggle to sustain impact. The missing link often lies beneath the surface. By intentionally designing human systems, leaders can align organizational culture, purpose-led strategy, and transformation in ways that help people and businesses truly flourish.
2025-06-25
Transformation
Human systems
Culture design
Systems thinking
Strategy activation
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Strategy:
 Kate Weimer
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Miguel Buckenmeyer
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