Everything you need to know about nonmarket strategy part 2: six key stepsÂ
Following on from the ‘why’ of nonmarket strategy, Michael Yaziji sets out a practical framework to get started, with industry examples. ...

April 16, 2026 • by Prashant Saxena in Strategy (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
Are you investing heavily in a strong leadership presence on social media but have no idea if it’s paying off? If so, use the proof, people, and place trifecta to deliver breakout results....
Continue readingSeptember 30, 2025 • by Michael Yaziji in Strategy (Brain Circuits) • 4 min read
Following on from the ‘why’ of nonmarket strategy, Michael Yaziji sets out a practical framework to get started, with industry examples. ...
September 25, 2025 • by Michael Yaziji in Strategy (Brain Circuits) • 4 min read
Forward-thinking leaders proactively shape their external environment, turn uncertainty into certainty, and create substantial value in the process. In the first of a two-part series, Michael Yaziji explains why nonmarket strategy is a...
September 11, 2025 • by Stefan Michel in Strategy (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
New ideas behind innovative business models can feel sudden, but are rarely random. Innovation happens when you reframe challenges and opportunities. Stefan Michel outlines five ways to unlock breakthrough ideas in your...
September 4, 2025 • by Robert Vilkelis in Strategy (Brain Circuits) • 4 min read
Earn the right to be heard by blending credibility with relatability, meeting audiences where they are, and building rapport through shared stories....
August 26, 2025 • by Konstantinos Trantopoulos , Yash Raj Shrestha, Amit M. Joshi, Michael R. Wade, Jingqi Liu in Strategy (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
Generative AI (GenAI) promises massive transformation, but only if strategy and execution align. After studying 100 GenAI implementations across sectors, we’ve found that most firms fall into four GenAI personas. Each reflects...
July 22, 2025 • by Katharina Lange in Strategy (Brain Circuits) • 10 min read
Rather than choosing between crisis mode and future planning, leaders should learn to focus simultaneously on both short and long-term goals....
July 1, 2025 • by Gopi Kallayil in Strategy (Brain Circuits) • 2 min read
Artificial intelligence is perhaps the most far-reaching technology ever created. Google’s AI business strategist Gopi Kallayil recommends asking yourself three key questions regarding your business strategy and identifies three AI capabilities you...
June 27, 2025 • by Sebastian Reiche in Strategy (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
Today’s workforce often includes a mix of permanent employees, freelancers, and outside contractors – but even organizations with mostly external workforces or highly autonomous workforces need proximity to succeed over the long...
May 30, 2025 • by Joep de Caluwé in Strategy (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
Companies often fall into the trap of equating a cool-looking innovation lab with value-creating innovation output, investing in trendy office spaces, speaking in buzzwords, and hiring charismatic innovation leaders. However, these surface-level...
May 21, 2025 • by Howard H. Yu in Strategy (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read
In an increasingly uncertain world, how do companies plan for the long term? Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of future readiness, and read on for insights from future-ready companies....
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