Biologize Phil Richardson

In this episode, we explore the lessons from evolution and how we can apply those to strategy development. By taking the opposing views of Darwin and Lamark we can identify different approaches based on natural selection. We will look at how the common understanding of evolution used in management theory misses the point. Being random is the answer - let the environment decide. This podcast opens up a new way of strategic thinking and design thinking for those struggling to make traditional approaches to strategy work.

High performance teams are at their best when the strengths of the team can focus on making an impact. It's a move away from on-time to-budget thinking and unlocks the talent of the team using a combined rules and behaviour based approach. The Flocking model is simple to apply and you can get started with a short set of questions. Further information is available on www.biologize.co.uk

Achieving sustainable competitive advantage is a challenge for all organisations. Trying to achieve it in an environment that is toxic is harder still. What if there was a way to use existing resources to not only dominate an industry niche but to also create a toxic environment for your competition? What if you could turn on its head the resource-draining risk mitigation plan and use it to create a competitive advantage.

As part of a strategic and design thinking process the application of Business Biomimetics to tacking complex problems opens up new ways of working and opportunities for sustainable growth and transformation. Past Casting is a model that helps leaders who have been successful to date plan their next phase of business and personal growth. It turns out that what has made you successful to date might be now holding you back.

Collaboration and partnering are key to delivering sustainable transformation strategies in todays complex world. Wicked problems in both the public and private sectors can no longer be solved using traditional strategy and problem solving approaches. Experience a new way of thinking using Business Biomimetics.

Symbiosis in nature provides a useful way to think about stakeholder engagement. In this podcast we explore the relationship between organisms and reflect on this as we think about stakeholders. Examples are drawn from Mistletoe and flatworms to stimulate thinking about stakeholder strategy, contracts, projects and programmes.