
Traditional strategy is broken.
The world is complex, unpredictable, and constantly shifting—yet most strategy still relies on outdated assumptions of control, certainty, and linear plans.
Strategy Meets Reality is a podcast for leaders who know that theory alone doesn’t cut it.
Hosted by Mike Jones, organisational psychologist and systems thinker, this show features honest, unfiltered conversa... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 53 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusiness | |||

Strategy sounds clean on paper until it hits real markets, real customers, real competitors and real time pressure. I’m joined by Andreas Panayiotou from Notion Capital to unpack what venture capital actually optimises for, why VC is a long-horizon g... more
Your strategy can look brilliant on paper and still be totally disconnected from reality. We talk with Dr Alice Jing Shan, who is the originator of Relational Dynamics™, the founder of ScholarLand Ltd, and an independent researcher and writer. She ho... more
Your organisation might have a polished strategy deck, a neat org chart, and a backlog full of “agile” work, yet decisions still stall and accountability still blurs. That is the gap we tackle with our guest Martin Pfiffner, author of The Neurology o... more
AI is moving fast, but the real risk is moving fast in the wrong direction. We sit down with Dr Mark Bloomfield, founder of Turbulence and a fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School, to get past the hype and talk about what AI transformation looks l... more
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The show consistently centers on practical strategy in complex, real-world contexts, often exploring how organizations navigate uncertainty, execution gaps, and human dynamics. Episodes frequently feature practitioners, researchers, and executives sharing actionable insights about turning strategic intent into tangible outcomes—whether through better governance, faster decision cycles, or learning-based approaches to execution. A standout thread is the emphasis on sense-making, coherence across run/serve/change layers, and the caution against over-reliance on frameworks or hype. Listeners likely to gain new angles on leadership, organizational design, and strategy implementation find the conversations particularly useful for bridging theory... more
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Recent guests on Strategy Meets Reality Podcast include:
1. Andreas Panayiotou
2. Alice Jing Shan
3. Mark Bloomfield
4. Richard Claydon
5. Jurriaan Kamer
6. Alex Vohr
7. Stefan Norrvall
8. Matt Finch
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