The Six Disciplines Of Strategic Thinking, with Michael Watkins

IMD Professor And Best-Selling Author Of “The First 90 Days”
There are The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking that business leaders should master. Strategic thinking empowers individuals to become successful in business and life. In this episode, Michael Watkins, the Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at IMD in Switzerland and the founder of Genesis Advisers, outlines the core disciplines leaders should master for effective strategic thinking.
He also touches on his seminal book, The First 90 Days, where he talks about the challenges of taking a new role and navigating through organizational transitions and change. Michael also shares his insights about Artificial Intelligence and what it holds for the future. But why does strategic thinking matter in the ever-changing world?
Join Michael in this episode as he unveils the key to success.
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Interviews with people from a variety of backgrounds on their career journeys and what they've learned along the way
0:00 | Introduction to the podcast and Michael Watkins, focusing on his career, expertise in leadership transitions, and the significance of strategic thinking in modern leadership roles.
1:08 | Michael's role at IMD Business School, his contributions to executive education, and the development of his new book on strategic thinking.
14:10 | Exploration of mental agility and political savvy as essential components of strategic thinking for effective leadership and organizational navigation.
26:02 | The evolution of Michael Watkins' perspectives on leadership transitions, including insights from his renowned book "The First 90 Days" and its forthcoming third edition.
39:15 | Current interests and concerns regarding the rapid advancements in AI, its potential impact on the workforce, and the essential nature of strategic adaptability and foresight in leadership.

[@kenigiri]

Very insightful interview. Thank so much. Putting The First 90 Days on my list.