2045: Two Myths About Strategy - And Two Tools To Make Yours Work by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute
Optimal Work DailyMay 07, 2026
2045
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2045: Two Myths About Strategy - And Two Tools To Make Yours Work by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute

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Episode 2045:

Christine Comaford challenges common misconceptions about strategy, revealing why even the most well-crafted plans fall apart without true execution and adaptability. By introducing practical tools like decision spaces and the Outcome Frame, she shows how to empower teams, create clarity, and build emotional investment that drives real results. Discover how to turn strategy from abstract ambition into meaningful, measurable action.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/two-myths-about-strategy-and-two-tools-to-make-yours-work/

Quotes to ponder:

"Strategies fail when the average bear doesn’t know how to execute, and they aren’t empowered to adjust to meet the goals."

"No strategic plan can accurately predict the future."

"Employees must feel connected to the strategy. Human beings make decisions based on emotion, and they will default to activities that lead to the best-feeling."

Episode references:

Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org

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