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The Occam’s Razor! What is Occam’s Razor? - The simplest explanation is usually right. 💡Simplicity leads to better results and less stress. ⚡ Simplifying choices boosts speed and confidence. 🚀 Great ideas come from simplifying complexity. 🧘 Focus on what matters, reduce stress, increase productivity. Embrace simplicity, transform challenges into opportunities!

Ever felt like you're on a treadmill, always running but never getting ahead? That's often how improvement feels without a clear roadmap. 🗺️ Imagine if your company was a living organism, constantly adapting and growing. That's the power of dynamic, living processes! 🌱 When everyone has access to clear, up-to-date procedures, we're not just following the rules; we're actively shaping the future. It's like having a GPS for success, guiding us towards continuous improvement. 🧭 Let's talk about how we can turn your processes from static documents to dynamic drivers of growth. Drop a comment below with your biggest process pain point!

Strategy begins with goals, which naturally follow from an entity’s mission. But for practical purposes goals cannot stand in isolation. They are informed by an iterative sensing of the external environment and the organization’s internal capabilities. As much as some may think that everything devolves from goals, the fact is that practical people form goals based on what is feasible, given the environment in which they must operate their own resources and capabilities.

Strategic decisions is a process of breaking down into key steps to make the right choice.

Imperfect > perfect and here's why Often we get hung up on doing things perfectly, we think in the following way Perfect = no mistakes = very difficult = not done I could not understand for a long time what this phenomenon is called It's simple, it's analytical paralysis The state in which we are when, instead of the action itself, we think about how to do the thing perfectly As a result, we do nothing and procrastinate What to do about it? Do it anyway, just get down to business, and you won't notice how you will plunge into a state of flow The main thing is to start✅

Before any strategy is formed, there’s a catalyst—a moment where action becomes inevitable. In my latest article, "Before Strategy: Catalyst," I explore how recognizing that tipping point, rooted in reality, is the key to making intelligent decisions before strategy begins. Read the full piece on Medium:

How can we work together for a better future? 1. Create a unified vision 2. Gain a deep understanding of human nature 3. Adopt a structural thinking approach

Ideas also require the capacity and resources to execute.

How do we do great strategy work? With a mixture of tools and understanding. My current iteration has 3 tools and 4 “layers” of understanding. The tools of strategy: 1) Value driver framework: To drive laser focus on substance 2) Model: To identify key levers and sensitivities 3) Process:  Flows naturally from (1) and (2) The “layers” of value: -Comprehend: Sources of value -Calculate: Unit economics and returns on capital. -Create: Problem solving and innovation -Capture: Strategic moves and execution Unpacking these comes next.

Mission Defines Strategy, and Strategy Defines Structure: Let’s probe deep into what this means and the valuable lessons we can learn from it.