Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Outthinker IDEAS

  • 2

    Session 1: Introduction to the Outthinker IDEAS Process

    • Session 1 Overview

    • Welcome to the Outthinker Process

    • The 4th Option

    • The Value in the 4th Option

    • Strategy is About the Concepts Surrounding It

    • When is the Right Time to Look for the 4th Option?

    • Who is the Innovator?

    • The IDEAS Framework—Explained
  • 3

    Session 2: Imagine

    • Session 2 Overview: Imagine

    • A 4-Step Process for Imagining Your Future

    • Various approaches to goal-setting

    • First assignment: Imagine
  • 4

    Session 3: Dissect

    • Session 3 Overview: Dissect

    • Dissect: Introduction

    • The Trick to Growth

    • The 8Ps

    • A New Model for the 8Ps

    • Dissect: Assignment

    • Dissect: Optional extra assignment
  • 5

    Session 4: Expand

    • Session 4 Overview: Expand

    • Expand: Introduction

    • Defend the Three Core Strategies

    • Move Early to the Next Battleground

    • Coordinate the Uncoordinated

    • Force a Two-front Battle

    • Be Good

    • Create Something out of Nothing

    • Exploring More Patterns

    • Facilitation Tip
  • 6

    Session 5: Analyze

    • Session 5 Overview: Analyze

    • Analyze: Introduction

    • The Matrix

    • Analyze: Assignment

    • Bonus Assignment: Aligning Your Organization
  • 7

    Session 6: Sell

    • Session 6 Overview: Sell

    • Create Your V2MOM

    • Analyze Stakeholders

    • Sell: Assignment

    • The GAME Framework