obvious ideas

Venture Catalysts.  Enabling Growth + Transformation through Business Value Alignment®

 

THE NAME

The Name?

As a leader, you know that any decision can look good or bad 'after the fact'.  That is 'obvious'. how do you equip yourself to make the right calls 'before the fact'?

Our name is a constant reminder to ourselves to minimize hindsight bias. 

 

Here are some resources that we recommend to continue the shift from hindsight to foresight:

Kellogg Insight

Knowledge @ Wharton

HBS Working Knowledge

INSEAD Knowledge

MIT Sloan Management Review

London Business School Research

London School of Economics podcasts

Jack Welch's Podcasts

McKinsey Quarterly

Strategy+Business

Fast Company

TED

We began with a simple yet profound vision.  To create + convey value by going from ideation, through insightful analysis and synthesis, to impactful outcomes.

 

ideas: (technology + marketing) strategy

insights: (financial * brand) analysis

impact: (people * program) value delivery

Since opportunities and outcomes dont come in 'neatly defined packages', our mission is to bring a holistic approach based on rich skillsets and experience.

The current economic climate is a prime opportunity to create + convey business value ... we truly believe that this is a generational opportunity for CXO's.

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