Chapter: Strategic Conversations


An organsation’s results are determined through webs of human commitments, born in webs of human conversations.

Credit: Fernando Flores

In this chapter, I explore the concept of strategic conversations and open strategy.


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Introduction: Strategic Conversations Dynamic webs of conversation

The Role of the Knowledge Café in Open/adaptive Strategy Strategy ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Conversational Leadership takes root when leaders see their organizations as dynamic webs of conversation and consider conversation as a core process for effecting positive systemic change. Taking a strategic approach to this core process can not only … Continue reading Introduction: Strategic Conversations Dynamic webs of conversation

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Strategy ** Strategy is much more than a plan

Introduction: Strategic Conversations Strategic Conversations Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What is meant by strategy and how do you develop a strategy in a complex world? Introduction I write elsewhere about open-adaptive strategy. Open Strategy is an approach to strategic planning where employees are given the opportunity to participate in the formulation and implementation … Continue reading Strategy ** Strategy is much more than a plan

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Strategic Conversations Have the potential to influence the future direction of an organization

Strategy ** The Role of the Knowledge Café in Strategic Conversations ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Conversion is most potent when it is strategic, but what is a strategic conversation?  You will find many definitions on the web of what constitutes a strategic conversation, but here is the one that I think … Continue reading Strategic Conversations Have the potential to influence the future direction of an organization

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The Role of the Knowledge Café in Strategic Conversations ** One of the best conversational methods for addressing complex issues is the Knowledge Café

Strategic Conversations Open, Adaptive Strategy Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter One of the best conversational methods for addressing complex issues and challenges is the Knowledge Café. Powerful questions usually drive strategic conversations and other powerful conversations. They are convened best where there are many stakeholders and opinions and no right or wrong answers. … Continue reading The Role of the Knowledge Café in Strategic Conversations ** One of the best conversational methods for addressing complex issues is the Knowledge Café

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Open, Adaptive Strategy Make employees partners in the strategy process

The Role of the Knowledge Café in Strategic Conversations ** The Role of the Knowledge Café in Open/adaptive Strategy Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Two innovations are taking place in strategic planning that have the potential to transform the way strategy is thought about, formulated, and implemented.  One approach is called open strategy, and the … Continue reading Open, Adaptive Strategy Make employees partners in the strategy process

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The Role of the Knowledge Café in Open/adaptive Strategy An ideal tool to help implement open strategy

Open, Adaptive Strategy Introduction: Strategic Conversations Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter The Knowledge Café can play a central role in the formulation, communication, and execution of an open or adaptive strategy. There is no prescription for applying the Knowledge Café to open/adaptive strategy-making or policy-making. The idea is to take a more conversational … Continue reading The Role of the Knowledge Café in Open/adaptive Strategy An ideal tool to help implement open strategy