Uncomfortable Conversations, Widening Time Horizons, & The 4 Moves of Strategy - Dr. Keita Demming
The Weekend UniversityShow Notes
Dr. Keita Demming is a coach, complexity theorist, and author of "Strategy to Action: Running Your Business Without Running You." Based in Toronto, he works with entrepreneurs and leaders to help them navigate complex challenges through powerful conversations and strategic thinking.
In this conversation, we explore:
— Why conversation is the action that precedes all meaningful change
— How to move through hard conversations faster
— The four types of problems we encounter (simple, complicated, complex, and chaotic) and why we need different approaches for each
— Dr. Demming's four strategic moves for building the future you want
— Why simple rules outperform complex structures in dynamic situations
And more.
You can learn more about Dr. Demming's work and books at https://www.keitademming.com.
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Keita Demming, PhD is an award-winning educator and coach with a mission to transform businesses into idea-driven, people-centered organizations. He helps leaders face difficult conversations, align strategy with action, and build systems and processes that both boost performance and preserve peace of mind. You can learn more at https://www.keitademming.com
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Interview Links:
— Dr. Demming’s website: https://www.keitademming.com
— Dr. Demming’s book: https://amzn.to/4pjjMWf
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