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Wait & Speak Podcast

Requier Wait
Strategy
Dynamic Markets
Artificial Intelligence In Consulting
Uncrowd
Net Experience Score
Friction Vs. Reward
Artificial Intelligence
Lesaka Technologies
Better Strategy OS
Cape Town
Johannesburg
What Strategy Is, the 18 Fundamental Laws Of Strategy
Complex Adaptive Systems
Society 4.0
Digital Technologies
Tyme Bank Philippines
One Lesaka
Customer Centricity
Decision Making
Gotyme Bank

Welcome to the Wait & Speak Podcast, hosted by Dr Requier Wait. We explore what makes strategy "stick" by bridging the gap between academic rigor and operational reality.

While robust strategy formulation is the foundation, the real challenge lies in execution - where boardroom slide decks must transform into organisational behaviour. In each episode, we interrogate the ideas, choices, and pract... more

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In this episode, we cut through the widespread consulting industry hyperbole - specifically the headlines claiming that AI is overnight replacing top-tier consulting firms, permanently eliminating junior roles, and rendering traditional pricing model... more

This episode explores how modern organizations can reclaim the 'soul' of strategy by returning to the fundamental directive: the creation and retention of customers. I am joined by Bernard J. Jaworski, the Drucker Chair in Management and the Liberal ... more

This episode explores the strategic discipline required to execute a disruptive vision for the future of finance. I am joined by Connie Bloem, Co-founder and Managing Director of Mesh - a digital capital markets ecosystem pioneering the transition to... more

This episode explores the strategic evolution of Lesaka as it transitions from its legacy roots into a unified, human-centric fintech ecosystem.

I am joined by Lincoln Mali, CEO: Southern Africa of Lesaka, to discuss the 'One Lesaka' Strategy — a mi... more

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Joe O'Mahoney
Professor of consulting and adviser to boutique firms
Equity Sherpa (advisor to boutique firms)
Episode: #44 Rethinking Consulting: Bridging the Execution Gap in Education and Practice with Professor Joe O’Mahoney
Bernard J. Jaworski
Drucker Chair in Management; co-author with David Sprott; author of Soul of Strategy
Drucker Chair in Management, [institution implied by context]
Episode: #43 Reclaiming the Soul of Strategy: Building Customer-Centric Organizations with Bernard J. Jaworski
Connie Bloem
Co-Founder and Managing Director of Mesh
Mesh / Mesh Trade
Episode: #42 Making "Finance 3.0" Stick: Strategy Execution in the Lion’s Den
Lincoln Mali
Southern Africa CEO, Lesaka Technologies
Lesaka Technologies
Episode: #41 Executing the "One Lesaka" Strategy and Integrating a Fintech Ecosystem
Cheslyn Jacobs
CEO of GoTyme Bank, leading digital banking expansion
GoTyme Bank
Episode: #40 How Challenger Banks Execute Strategy at Scale with Cheslyn Jacobs
Alex M H Smith
Strategist, writer, founder of Basic Arts
Basic Arts
Episode: #39 Making Strategy Work: Lessons for Leaders and Founders | with Alex M H Smith
Adrian Saville
Economist, strategist, and founding director of the Centre for African Management and Markets at GIBS
Boundless World (as described in discussion)
Episode: #38 Shaping Strategy in Dynamic Markets | Prof Adrian Saville
Bob de Wit
Professor and author; strategy thinker known for Strategy in International Perspective and Society 4.0
Nyenrode University (Emeritus)
Episode: #37 Why Perspective Shapes Strategy - with Prof Bob de Wit
Marc Sniukas
Creator of the Better Strategy OS
Better Strategy OS / MakeBetterStrategy.com
Episode: #36 The Better Strategy OS: Designing Strategy for Real-World Impact

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Requier Wait
Host of the podcast focused on strategy execution and organizational impact

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#44 Rethinking Consulting: Bridging the Execution Gap in Education and Practice with Professor Joe O’Mahoney
Q: What should students and new consultants focus on to thrive?
Focus on building relationships, selling options, and understanding client problems; develop soft skills and a network, while delivering high-quality work to open pathways to partnership and leadership.
#44 Rethinking Consulting: Bridging the Execution Gap in Education and Practice with Professor Joe O’Mahoney
Q: What is your view on AI's impact on the consulting industry in the near term?
AI will have an impact, but disruption is slower and less dramatic than popular narratives suggest; growth and traditional models persist, with AI acting as a workflow accelerator rather than a substitute for human judgement.
#38 Shaping Strategy in Dynamic Markets | Prof Adrian Saville
Q: What is another underrated capability in dynamic markets?
Intimacy with the client and customer, deep cultural understanding, and the ability to adapt context to each market are crucial for success in dynamic environments.
#38 Shaping Strategy in Dynamic Markets | Prof Adrian Saville
Q: What is one belief about strategy that leaders get wrong often?
Leaders often think what works at home will automatically work elsewhere; they underestimate the need to adapt their business model and competitive advantages to new markets.
#41 Executing the "One Lesaka" Strategy and Integrating a Fintech Ecosystem
Q: What is a key metric that you watch every day to tell you that your One Lesaka strategy is sticking, and how do you track it continuously?
The daily focus is on throughput, revenue per client, and cross-sell rates, which together indicate activity, customer expansion, and the breadth of solutions being adopted; these health indicators guide ongoing strategy adjustments.

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The show centers on turning strategic intent into measurable action, with a steady emphasis on execution, organizational behavior, and stakeholder alignment. Across recent episodes, topics range from customer-centric strategy and evidence-based decision making to scalable execution in fintech and dynamic markets. Notable strengths include practical frameworks for strategy that champions adaptability, clear decision making, and governance with real-world anecdotes from finance, technology, and across regional markets. Potential listeners can expect candid conversations with leading thinkers and practitioners who translate theory into actionable leadership moves, making it valuable for executives, strategy teams, and entrepreneurs aiming to m... more

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