In this episode, we explore how Systemic Cognitive Strategy Practice (SCSP) enables leaders to apply multiple forms of thinking—prospection, inspection, retrospection, and more—simultaneously. Rather than working in isolation, these modes interconnect through feedback loops, creating a dynamic, regenerative approach to strategy. We discuss practical ways to implement this, from leveraging AI for parallel processing to structuring collaborative sessions that reduce cognitive load. Discover why this integrated approach is not only feasible but a competitive edge in volatile markets.

Podcast Series Overview

This series is designed for Chief Financial Officers and senior leaders who want to master the art of managing a strategy system—not just a plan. We explore the principles of Third Wave Strategy (see https://www.csosandbox.com and https://www.phsandl.com/strategicintelligence), a forward-thinking approach that transforms strategy into a continuous, enterprise-wide capability.

While tailored for CFOs, the content is equally valuable for corporate executives, consultants, and advisors seeking a permanent solution for strategy—one that elevates how strategy is practiced and embedded across the organisation.

Why Listen?

• Learn how to build a living strategy system that adapts and regenerates.
• Discover practical tools and frameworks for managing complexity and uncertainty.
• Gain insights from research and real-world applications through our Strategic Management Institute.

Our Flagship Tool

Supporting this journey is stratāgaia, our Power BI-based strategy app. It’s not just a dashboard—it’s a dynamic, enterprise-wide BI platform that brings strategy to life, enabling leaders to visualise, monitor, and steer strategic performance in real time.

In this episode we explore how Enterprise Strategic Performance Management (ESPM) is transforming the role of the most trusted adviser to the CEO, the CFO’, from financial overseer to strategic leader. As organisations face increasing complexity and ambiguity, CFOs are stepping into the role of Strategy Navigators—guiding corporate strategy with data-driven insight, cross-functional alignment, and a renewed focus on long-term value creation. Tune in to explore how this shift is reshaping strategic thinking across the enterprise.

This podcast is published as a supplement to the coursework on corporate strategy that provides insight into Third Wave Strategy - as a system. It also supports subscribers to the stratāgaia Strategy Navigator app - more details available on our web site https://www.phsandl.com/strategicintelligence.

An overview to the coursework, the Corporate Strategy Master Class program and subscription details can be found here: https://www.csosandbox.com/buy-online-strategic-management-courses-here.

Content for our publications is provided by the the Strategic Management Institute (www.smiknowledge.com), the research arm of PH Strategy and Leadership (www.phsandl.com). Another associated web site is PHSANDL's strategy simulation tool, the Chief Strategy Officer (CSOsandbox) www.csosandbox.com.

More video based podcasts (Video Bites) can be found on YouTube CSOsandbox: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwW1QK_4P31MtXyYGmJOyUg

In Australia’s tightly held markets, competition isn’t about slashing prices, it’s about strategic orchestration. “The Duopoly Diaries” unpacks how dominant players in sectors like groceries, construction, and aviation build enduring advantage through non-price strategies: loyalty ecosystems, automation, branding, and control of scarce assets. Drawing on real-world case studies and ACCC investigations, this podcast explores how firms like Woolworths, Coles, Boral, and Qantas strengthen their market presence through alignment across market positioning, strategic assets, differentiating activities, and performance improvements. For strategists, policymakers, and curious listeners alike, this series reveals the hidden mechanics of market dominance in Australia’s most concentrated industries.

This podcast is published as a supplement to the coursework on corporate strategy that provides insight into Third Wave Strategy - as a system. It also supports subscribers to the stratāgaia Strategy Navigator app - more details available on our web site https://www.phsandl.com/strategicintelligence.

An overview to the coursework, the Corporate Strategy Master Class program and subscription details can be found here: https://www.csosandbox.com/buy-online-strategic-management-courses-here.

Content for our publications is provided by the the Strategic Management Institute (www.smiknowledge.com), the research arm of PH Strategy and Leadership (www.phsandl.com). Another associated web site is PHSANDL's strategy simulation tool, the Chief Strategy Officer (CSOsandbox) www.csosandbox.com.

More video based podcasts (Video Bites) can be found on YouTube CSOsandbox: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwW1QK_4P31MtXyYGmJOyUg