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The Leader’s Guide to Polarities
At work and in life, we are constantly navigating seemingly opposing demands: balancing the present with the future, engaging people while d
Cosmic Centaurs
Dec 4, 20245 min read
Behind the Scenes: 5 Internal Processes You Absolutely Need to Document
We list the 5 internal processes that we think are key to any team looking to operate smoothly and at high efficiency.
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Mar 26, 20244 min read
11 Essential Books for Strategy Execution
What are the books essential for strategy execution? Check out our Cosmic Conference speakers' recommendations!
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Dec 12, 20231 min read
What are the Essential Leadership Qualities for Strategy Execution?
We asked our Cosmic Conference speakers what they think the most needed skill for strategy execution is, and here's what they had to say.
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Dec 12, 20231 min read
What is a Great Strategy?
We asked our 2023 Cosmic Conference speakers what they think a great strategy is, and here's what they had to say.
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Dec 12, 20231 min read
5 Mindsets for Effective Strategy Execution
Explore the critical mindsets that drive effective strategy execution and underpin success in today’s complex world.
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Nov 17, 20235 min read
So You Had a Re-org, Now What?
Explore two key initiatives that are necessary in completing the organizational (re)design, and what questions leaders should be asking them
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Nov 15, 20233 min read
6 Common Organizational Challenges Leaders Face When Scaling a Business & How to Overcome Them
Explore the common organizational challenges leaders face when scaling a business, and expert insights on how to overcome these challenges.
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Nov 10, 20234 min read
9 Mistakes Leaders Make When Executing Strategy & How to Avoid Them (Part 2 of 2)
This article is part 2 of 2 in a series all about mistakes leaders make when executing strategy, and how they can be avoided.
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Oct 31, 20235 min read
9 Mistakes Leaders Make When Executing Strategy & How to Avoid Them (Part 1 of 2)
This article is 1 of 2 written that explore the mistakes leaders make when executing strategy, and how they can be avoided.
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Oct 31, 20233 min read
Don't Keep Secrets: Why Internal Communication Can Make or Break your Strategy
Discover the power of internal communications in strategy execution! Learn to engage, align, and empower your team effectively with 4 tips.
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Oct 26, 20233 min read
9 Video Games that Exercise Strategic Thinking
Can video games really help you exercise strategic thinking? While they may seem like an unlikely source to hone a core leadership skill,...
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Sep 11, 20233 min read
3 Mental Models to Help You Make Better Decisions at Work
The average adult makes approximately 35,000 decisions every day. You read that right, thirty-five thousand decisions per day. How can...
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Jul 21, 20234 min read
Blueprint for an Intentional Summer Worksheet
This worksheet helps you think through your goals and organize your time this summer, across 3 areas: rethinking, reflecting, and recharging
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Jun 14, 20231 min read
Centaur Stage Season 3 Episode 4: From Maverick to Mishap: Southwest's rise & fall
In this 4th episode of Centaur Stage Season 3, Marilyn shared the story of the rise and fall of Southwest Airlines.
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Jun 1, 20231 min read
Centaur Stage Season 3 Episode 2:"Discovering" your Strategy: Lessons from IKEA's founding story
In this episode of Centaur Stage Season 3, Marilyn shared the story of how IKEA went from being a countryside store to a global MTN.
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May 19, 20231 min read
Podcast: How top companies think about change on Business Extra
Marilyn spoke on the Business Extra Podcast with Kelsey Warner about how we help employers design & implement new ways of working.
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May 18, 20231 min read
Centaur Stage Season 3 Episode 1: Mastering the Turnaround: How Best Buy Stood the Test of Time
In this episode of Centaur Stage S3, Marilyn tells the story of how Best Buy had its shares go from being worth $11 to $110 in 8 years.
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May 11, 20231 min read
What types of trainings do middle managers need?
In the third part of the middle management series, we describe the different kinds of trainings middle managers need & benefit from.
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May 9, 20233 min read
Middle Management Pain Points
In the second article of the middle management series, we dive into the common pain points and challenges middle managers face.
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May 9, 20232 min read
Remote Work Manifesto
Inspired by the ‘Agile Manifesto’, we have developed ‘The Remote Work Manifesto’ capturing the values, direction, and vision for effective flexible, remote or virtual team work.
Ritual Bank
If your team or company is looking for rituals to help with performance, cohesion, communication, or onboarding new team members visit our ritual bank for inspiration.
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