Fast Company Strategies  ▪  People  ▪  Know how VadiK Inventor Author Founder     Today's economy is led by those who innovate continuously – create new solutions, technologies, products, and services – faster than their competitors.       If you are not fast enough, you'll be defeated both from inside and outside. * * * The 7Ss of exponential business growth 10+ are Strategic intent, Systemic innovation, Synergies, Simulation games, Scaling up, Speed, and Sustained effort.     To stand out from your competition, you must be the first, be the best, and be remarkable. Being first comes from breaking rules and being fast. Being the best is good, but not enough. You must also be remarkable and rememberable.     "We all celebrate speed in business. But acting fast without prior quality thinking can be dangerous. The smartest leaders pause and think well before they act. They think harder so they can be sure they are in the RIGHT direction. So, spend more time thinking. Make it your habit for growth, strategy, and success. And remember, it does have the highest leverage." ~ Costas Konis       3Ss of Great Performance are Stretch, Synergy, and Speed.     Smart & Fast Thinking Strategic Creativity: 3B Model Holistic Thinking: Kore 3 Models Metaphorical Thinking KoRe 10 Innovative Thinking Tools (10 KITT) Subconscious Thinking Ideate on Autopilot Entrepreneurial Strategies How To Create New Trends Think Both Inside-Out and Outside-In Anticipation Spotting Trends Looking for Opportunities Always Discovering Opportunities Preparing to Win Simulation Games Fast to Market   Entrepreneurial Team Passion Confidence, Courage Strategic Achievement Trust Quick Team Assessment   Flat Organization Lean Structures Inspiring Culture    Team Culture Creative Dissatisfaction Cross-functional Innovation Teams Constructive Competition   Guiding Principles Strategic Alignment Simplicity Flexibility Bureaucracy-free Processes   Fast Evaluation of Strategic Ideas 80/20 Principle Gold Coin Cards Six Thinking Hats   Dream Big Dreams Entrepreneurial Vision Great Achiever BE MAD Be a Victor Achieve Impossible Burning Desire Burning Belief Learning  ▪  Courage Strategic Flexibility   Speed and pressure are the key to victory. Alexander Suvorov One minute can decide the outcome of the battle, one hour – the outcome of the campaign, and one day – the fate of the country. Alexander Suvorov   Leading vs. Lagging Companies Leading companies are agile and fast. Lagging companies are bureaucratic, cumbersome and slow.   Business Crusade & Impact Crusaders Live Speed Eliminate Bureaucracy   Speed is everything. It is the indispensable ingredient of competitiveness. Jack Welch GE   Example: Silicon Valley Firms Silicon Valley firms produce top quality at lightning speed.   Relentless Approach to Innovation in Silicon Valley   Slides   Entrepreneurial Organization   Notes   Entrepreneurial Organization People and Enablers Entrepreneurial Leaders Entrepreneurial Employees Relentless Growth Attitude Rapid Business Experimentations Quick Assessment of Business Ideas Weighted Guiding Principles (WGP) 4×2 Perceptual Positions         Ask Learning SWOT Questions