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How new information keeps your knowledge relevant
How aggressively you acquire information impacts your future competitiveness
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Rob Galbraith
The importance of price as a piece of information
Prices are a powerful signal, but be wary of distortions when acting on them
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Rob Galbraith
How to find the best information sources
Incentives, methodology, and social trust all are important to be well-informed
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Rob Galbraith
How to see the 4 stages of the information cycle
Follow the four "I"s to make better data-driven decisions in your organization
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Rob Galbraith
Let information, not ideology, fuel your ideas
The importance of gathering, curating, and debating to adjust strategies on the fly
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Rob Galbraith

January 2023

Strategy and the role of limitations and levers
Being honest about your weaknesses can provide clarity for future decisions
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Rob Galbraith
How to think strategically: systems and shocks
When considering threats, look for "actors and factors" that could force changes
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Rob Galbraith
The need to be both strategic and opportunistic
Find a balance between planning and serendipity to maximize your potential
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Rob Galbraith
How to be friends with big picture mega-trends
Developing a process to distinguish trends from fads and avoid future missteps
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Rob Galbraith
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Start your strategy by stating your worldview
Taking time to formulate a coherent narrative helps avoid expensive "pet projects"
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Rob Galbraith
Strategy vs. survival: embracing both mindsets
Count on chaos and plan how to capitalize in a world of accelerating change
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Rob Galbraith

December 2022

The benefits and limitations of being an expert
How to avoid the "gate agent problem" while avoiding groupthink & false expertise
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Rob Galbraith
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