About this episode:

In today’s episode, Dirk talks with Kaihan Krippendorff, Founder of Outthinker Strategy Network.

One of the great strategy thinkers of our time, Kaihan Krippendorff outlines how leaders must adapt their strategic thinking and planning in times of crisis.  At the heart of our conversation, Kaihan provides several frameworks for leaders to decide when it’s appropriate to pull back, and when to advance.  He breaks down the questions, frame of reference, and the tactical steps we all can take to come out of crises stronger than we went in.

*Note there are parts of the discussion interrupted by the cell connection.  Hang in there… Kaihan’s wisdom is worth it!

Among the topics explored by Dirk and Kaihan:

• How innovative strategies emerge

• How strategy differs in times of crisis versus “normal” times

• Three immediate questions and actions to begin your strategic planning in crises

• Why it’s a good idea to start all strategy sessions with the “mess discussion”

• Why now is the time to be listening to your employees (hint, they have the ideas that will create your future)

Information on referenced topics:

Outthinker: https://outthinker.com
Kaihan speaking site: https://kaihan.net
Driving Innovation From Within:  https://kaihan.net/driving-innovation-from-within-book/
Thirty-Six Stratagems: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty-Six_Stratagems
UnleashWD:  www.unleashwd.com