Non Routine Thinking™

Equip your mind for today’s non routine world.

As non routine challenges rise, so do questions for leaders. How should we define effective leadership, strategy, and execution?

Each of our articles are based in rigorous research, clear-cut answers, and practical tools for the most pressing questions in today's non routine world.

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The New Non-Routine Leader™.

For thousands of years, humans have known—intuitively if not scientifically—that there are two fundamental ways of making sense of the world. This isn't a matter of opinion; it's a biological and philosophical reality, a deep truth wired into the very structure of our brains. And here’s why this matters more than ever: the way you make sense of the world is the way you lead in it.

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Four keys to unlock the potential of your team’s performance.

Imagine the challenge of coaching a new sports team without established roles, defined goals, clear scorekeeping methods, or effective communication strategies. It's hardly conceivable. However, in the business world, a lack of clarity in these crucial areas is surprisingly common, which means you have a gap in one or several of your functional strategies.

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SNAP 2.0—Improve EQ for Teams.

Numerous strategies for boosting individual EQ are available, ranging from the insights in Daniel Goleman’s seminal book to the 66 techniques outlined in Emotional Intelligence 2.0. However, there hasn't been a universal method for teams to elevate their EQ – until now.

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Introducing the “Non Routine Leader™”

Leadership, as we know it, demands revision. For centuries, the role of leaders has been to guide and direct their teams with efficient routines and strategy through a mostly stable business landscape. But what happens when the landscape is no longer stable, and routine approaches have become a thing of the past?

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