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Curious Minds at Work

CM 261: Andrew McAfee on the Geek Way

Mar 11, 2024
01:01:17
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Andrew McAfee discusses the Geek Way in business, emphasizing sustainable innovation norms. The focus is on problem-solving, experimentation, and unconventional strategies for success. The podcast explores cultural evolution, company headquarters dominance in tech, analyzing corporate cultures, overcoming overconfidence, and reimagining strategies with quantum computing.
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  • Geeks reinvent corporate culture with repeatable norms for sustainable innovation.
  • Harnessing cultural evolution drives innovation and adaptive strategies in companies.

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The Geek Way: Revolutionizing Corporate Culture for Sustainable Innovation

The podcast delves into how a group of geeks has transformed corporate culture by embracing a radical way of running companies. Through deep immersion in solving complex problems, iterative experimentation, and a willingness to be unconventional, these companies have developed a new operating model that excels at achieving company goals and avoiding common pitfalls that hinder traditional organizations.

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