Trigger Strategy is now Tentacles
Tom Kerwin and Corissa Nunn
We’re Tom and Corissa from Crown & Reach, and we'd love to see you over at Tentacles: https://shows.acast.com/tentaclesWith over 100 episodes, our podcast is the best bad podcast out there. By which we mean: raw, unfiltered, unedited conversations. We talk about strategy, sense-making, and the blurry edges between work and all the other stuff. Because sometimes feeling your way through the fog – with limbs outstretched – is the only way to move forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 25, 2024 • 23min
035: How Capable Leaders Navigate Uncertainty and Ambiguity - an annotated reading - Part 4
In this podcast, they discuss how capable leaders handle uncertainty by embracing complexity and recognizing opposing forces. They explore multivariate testing, safe-to-fail probes, and creating a culture of experimentation. The importance of intuitive decision-making in leadership is highlighted, emphasizing the balance between intuition and data-driven insights.
Mar 21, 2024 • 29min
034: How Capable Leaders Navigate Uncertainty and Ambiguity - an annotated reading - Part 3
Leaders who navigate complexity well exhibit patience, anticipate effects, and approach situations with curiosity. The podcast discusses examples of complex decision-making, unintended consequences, innovation tactics, and the value of embracing uncertainty and curiosity in leadership
Mar 14, 2024 • 33min
033: How Capable Leaders Navigate Uncertainty and Ambiguity - an annotated reading - Part 2
Leaders skilled at navigating complexity utilize diverse perspectives, blend various viewpoints, and list multiple contributors when making decisions. The podcast delves into the power of storytelling, innovation, and the importance of active learning from mistakes. It explores strategies for understanding client needs and prioritizing diverse perspectives in uncertain times.
Mar 13, 2024 • 29min
032: How Capable Leaders Navigate Uncertainty and Ambiguity - an annotated reading - Part 1
Leaders skilled in navigating complexity know to accept their part in problems, encourage new interaction patterns, and be patient in decision-making. The hosts discuss the importance of observation, patience, and creating environments where individuals can thrive collectively. They also reflect on the hindrance of focusing on problems over solutions in UX research presentations and enhancing leadership through new interaction patterns.
Mar 10, 2024 • 25min
031: Probabilistic Parenting - is it a thing and how does it map onto work?
The podcast delves into probabilistic parenting, discussing the balance between guidance and independence. It explores societal norms, pretense, and the complexity of rules, offering insights into setting boundaries in parenting and beyond.
Mar 2, 2024 • 31min
030: We need to talk about “mindsets”
The podcast discusses the fallacy of focusing on changing mindsets, suggesting alternative approaches like the magic pill test and changing affordances. They highlight the importance of behavior change over mindset shifts, using metaphors like a mindset tree and toxic sap. The hosts explore the power of pivot triggers in decision-making and how changing behaviors can lead to mindset evolution organically.
Feb 25, 2024 • 33min
029: Communication is lossy - and that’s OK
Exploring communication challenges in product development, the podcast discusses the complexities of translating ideas, the impact of individual experiences on understanding, and the importance of clarity in conversations. It also highlights the value of rough drafts for refining ideas, the limitations of written communication, and the need for alignment and proactive communication within a team.
Feb 21, 2024 • 15min
028: Ship an idea in an hour?
Tom explores the idea of shipping a new business idea in an hour, using Multiverse Maps in Miro to clarify thoughts. The podcast challenges listeners to consider what they could ship in a short time frame while emphasizing the importance of passion in entrepreneurial ventures.
Feb 14, 2024 • 33min
027: Are you rushing to tie your shoelaces?
The podcast discusses the Marine mantra 'slow is smooth, smooth is fast' and its application in personal and work lives. Topics include the importance of slowing down for greater speed, effective customer conversations, listening for product improvement, making deliberate choices, and balancing speed and quality in work processes.
Feb 14, 2024 • 25min
026: Is your marketing funnel killing your offer?
Explore the concept of 'hard test easy life' in innovation, navigating core value and marketing strategies, simplifying marketing offers for success, maximizing product engagement without funnels, and creating a compelling test for potential customers.
