Charles Conn
Investor, environmentalist, and entrepreneur. Co-author of The Imperfectionists and Bulletproof Problem Solving. Former CEO of the Rhodes Trust and McKinsey partner.
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Dec 26, 2024 • 37min
231. Best of 2024 - Why strategists should embrace imperfection
Join Charles Conn, an investor and environmentalist, and Rob McLean, former Dean of the Australian Graduate School of Management, as they explore the value of 'imperfectionism' in strategic decision-making. They discuss how adopting a mindset that embraces calculated risks can drive innovation. The guests introduce the 'dragonfly eye' concept, emphasizing multiple perspectives for breakthroughs. They also highlight Amazon's incremental approach in financial services and the importance of storytelling in securing support for strategic initiatives.
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Sep 21, 2023 • 50min
900: Six Mindsets For Thriving in Uncertain Times with Charles Conn
Charles Conn, an investor, environmentalist, and entrepreneur, shares strategies for thriving in uncertain times. Topics include self-sabotage, clever breakthroughs, effective communication, embracing risk, curiosity, innovation from different perspectives, imperfectionism, compelling storytelling, and collective intelligence through outsourcing.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 37min
195. Why strategists should embrace imperfection
"Inside the Strategy Room" welcomes Charles Conn, an investor and entrepreneur, and Rob McLean, a Director Emeritus of McKinsey & Company. They discuss their book "The Imperfectionists" which explores developing strategies in uncertain times. They emphasize the importance of embracing imperfection, celebrating failure, and promoting experimentation and innovation within organizations. They also highlight the effectiveness of visual demonstrations and storytelling in building support for ideas.
