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Simple vs. Complex Business Simulations: What Actually Drives Learning?

Ready to experience strategic decision-making that's complex enough to matter but focused enough to actually learn from?

Solo or Squad? How should I participate?

Strategy Quest offers two distinct paths: embarking solo or with a team, each providing unique insights and experiences.

The Antifragile Innovator: What 5 Teams Learned About Thriving in Chaos

The most powerful narrative that emerges is how teams succeeded not through perfect predictions, but by building systems that thrived under pressure.

Stakeholder Management Reality Check: Why Innovation Leaders Need Better Political Navigation Skills

There is a disconnect between traditional stakeholder management training and real-world innovation challenges. This post highlights the need for experiential learning approaches that develop political navigation capabilities.

Strategic Thinking Training: Why Simulations Beat Classroom Learning Every Time

Real strategy happens under pressure. Your training should too.

Why I Built a Quiz to Identify Different Types of Innovation Strategists

We kept seeing the same patterns with innovation leaders: some chase moonshots, others build systems, and a few are straight-up corporate pirates. So Stephen and I created a 4-minute quiz to help people discover their Innovation Strategist type. In 48 hours, we got 40+ responses and some surprising insights about who's really driving innovation in organizations today.

Team Off-Site vs. Strategy Quest

You know the drill: the annual team off-site. That company retreat or gathering where everyone steps away from the usual desks and screens.

“It’s Not Just a Game—It’s a Mirror”

Why Experiential Learning Beats Traditional Strategy Training

I share how my early entrepreneurial failure led me to discover the power of experiential learning.

Business War Gaming: Competing Before the Competition Begins

From its military origins to real-world corporate applications. Top executives turn to war games to sharpen their strategic edge.