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Straight Talk For Business

Straight Talk For Business

Written by: Dragica Grbavac
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Where strategy meets reality. Hosted by Dragica Grbavac Robinson, Straight Talk for Business explores what really happens when organizations try to execute strategy amid relentless change and growing risk. She brings unfiltered conversations with senior leaders who are navigating the real-world pressures of strategy, change, and risk. From C-suite executives to transformation leaders, each guest shares how they face invisible gaps — misalignment, performance drag, and resilience deficits — that make or break results. Expect intelligent, candid discussions that blend global insight with grounded practicality.2025 Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Ep. 101: Dealing with Complexity with Dr. Richard Claydon
    Jan 21 2022

    Dr. Richard Claydon, Chief Cognitive Office with EQ Labs speaks to the challenges businesses face in dealing with complexity.

    Complexity affects businesses of every size - small, medium, large and multi-nationals. Surprisingly many of the issues are similar, regardless of business size.

    Complexity is a key contributor to the challenges businesses face in resolving the problems of yesterday that continue to impact the business effectiveness of today.

    Expertise is available to you.

    contact us at: InfoDesk@uvidi.ca

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    37 mins
  • Ep. 102: Cynefin Framework with Dave Snowden
    Feb 21 2022

    Dave Snowden is the Founder and Director of Cognitive Edge. He is the innovative thinker and creator of the Cynefin Framework.

    The sense-making framework has been more than two decades in the making. It is more needed now than ever.

    In this short discussion, we talk about its relevance in the world for strategy execution.

    The four domains of Cynefin provide the needed context for sense-making.

    Enjoy the discussion - we welcome questions and feedback.

    Email us at: Dragica@uvidi.ca

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    22 mins
  • Ep. 103: Effect of Behaviours on Business Economics with George Elerick
    Mar 21 2022

    George Elerick is a Behavioral Economist. In this episode, he sheds light on how management behaviours impact the economics of business when the execution of key strategies fails.

    Fascinating observations on how the mindset impacts behaviours, economics and performance results of companies.

    We welcome your thoughts, questions and comments at Dragica@uvidi.ca

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    33 mins
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