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Value as the Compass: Hunter Hastings on Systems Thinking, Autonomy, and Organising for Impact
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Most organisations measure success by profit. Hunter Hastings says that’s the wrong compass.
In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Hunter Hastings—strategist, author, and leading voice in systems thinking—to challenge the way businesses define and deliver value. They unpack why profit maximisation blinds leaders to opportunity, how autonomy unlocks creativity, and why removing barriers is the real work of leadership.
From shifting the paradigm away from efficiency to focusing on effectiveness, to breaking down the power structures that stifle action, this episode offers a practical roadmap for leaders who want to organise for adaptability and meaningful impact.
🔍 In this episode:
- Why value creation should drive strategy—not profit targets
- How autonomy fuels speed, creativity, and innovation
- The limits of efficiency as a business strategy
- Rethinking power dynamics in modern management
- Removing barriers to action across the organisation
- Why systems thinking is essential in a boundaryless business world
🎧 Keywords: Systems Thinking, Value Creation, Autonomy, Organisational Design, Leadership, Efficiency vs. Effectiveness, Power Dynamics, Strategy, Adaptability, Empowerment
📘 Learn more about Hunter: Hunter’s LinkedIn
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Hunter Hastings (00:00:00)
2. The Shift from Management to Systems Thinking (00:05:40)
3. The Need for a Paradigm Shift (00:10:16)
4. Value Creation vs. Profit Maximization (00:14:56)
5. Speed as a Strategic Element (00:19:04)
6. Autonomy in Organizations (00:23:49)
7. Intent and Direction in Business (00:27:33)
8. Understanding Value Exchange and Experience (00:29:17)
9. Adapting to Consumer Needs and Environmental Changes (00:31:24)
10. Navigating Uncertainty in Business (00:32:36)
11. Challenging Assumptions in Leadership (00:33:59)
12. The Fragility of Business Models (00:37:04)
13. Shifting Focus from Efficiency to Effectiveness (00:39:15)
14. Creating Value through Customer Service (00:41:14)
15. The Boundaryless Nature of Modern Business (00:43:33)
16. Removing Barriers to Action (00:44:27)
17. The Role of Leadership in Empowering Action (00:46:54)
18. Rethinking Power Dynamics in Management (00:48:52)
19. Identifying and Solving Bottlenecks (00:52:32)
20. The Importance of Value Creation and Systems Thinking (00:54:26)
21. Outro (00:55:49)
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