Strategy isn’t written. It’s allocated. In a first for The Innovation Show, Clark Gilbert (former Innosight and author of Dual Transformation with Scott D. Anthony) steps in as guest host to interview his mentor, Joseph L. Bower — the scholar who showed that where resources actually go is what shapes strategy. “How resources are allocated… shapes the resultant strategy.” What you’ll hear (and why it matters): — Strategy is multi-level, iterative and context-dependent — not a one-off handed down from the top. — It’s not “just politics”: structure and incentives steer decisions, so structure shapes strategy. Redesign the rules and measures, and you change the outcomes. — Concrete cases — from Intel’s allocation rules to Teradyne’s “protect the new” move — reveal how the same processes that help you today can quietly block tomorrow. — Practical moves: separate contexts for the new vs. the core, protect fledgling bets from legacy KPIs, and go see where decisions are really made (not just where they’re approved). If you lead strategy, transformation, or product, this conversation will give you sharper lenses — and a few uncomfortable, necessary questions to take into your next budget cycle. Episode drops soon. Link in the first comment. #Strategy #ResourceAllocation #CorporateStrategy #InnovationShow #Leadership
🎯 One of our favorite contributions from Kareem Choudhry in The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft about culture change was this same message. Essentially, the headcount and budget you've allocated to culture change - a strategic challenge every org is facing right now with #AI - reflects the importance and likelihood of success. cc Dean Carignan Tom Brown
Another first Aidan McCullen congratulations. Strategy being context dependent rather than a top down process is such a vital point
Fascinating — thanks for hosting and sharing this Aidan McCullen!
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