When It Doesn’t Stay in Vegas

Life, the universe and everything.

Both raconteurs, Divya and David cover a wide range of topics that coalesce around the concept that one is not well unless the world is well.

With all the time that companies invest in strategic planning, it’s surprising how little true strategy emerges. We see financial plans and near-term tactics, but few firms position themselves more than one or two chess moves ahead. Then unexpected waves of change submerge plans and upend the competitive order.

What would you do if one of your largest competitors attempted to force a takeover, your supply chain was obliterated, and your cash cow business imploded — almost overnight?