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Listen "Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Michael Keane - Lessons from the former CHRO of P.F. Chang's"
Episode Synopsis
Michael Keane is a Strategic Innovative Change Director and managing partner of the Sierra Institute. Host Ross Thornley speaks with Michael about the capability of repackaging a product, mitigating the risks of getting caught not looking ahead, and how capability can grow naturally over time. The pair also discuss creating plausible scenarios instead of strategic planning and how AQ will expose a great many people that don’t have opposable thumbs. Timestamps::51: Who is Michael Keane — in his own words4:14: Looking back on past accomplishments and learning experiences 10:09: How to use the strategy of being humane even when it’s not well thought-out 11:55: The balance of leaders struggling to communicate with their teams16:04: Organizations that have transformed their skills well 20:35: The type of talent and skills needed in the workforce in order to thrive24:43: Strategic learning isn’t about predicting the future27:34: Tips to implement and improve plausible scenarios 30:43: Things that have inspired Michael — and the way he thinks32:16: Why talent is innate and not only developed37:08: How organizations can do better in the face of challengesResources:The Sierra Institute The Art of the LongviewXPRIZEElliot Jaques: “Human Capability"Connect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation
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