Abstract

Significant shifts are occurring in strategy and its execution. Traditionally, the strategy process is top-driven, measured in annual budget or planning cycles, and employs a cascading approach to engage the organization. For decades, organizations and leaders have struggled to make this approach work. Increasing complexity and uncertainty demand more frequent adjustments, further challenging the traditional strategy approach. Rather than trying to fix the inherent issues of the cascading approach, it is time to revisit fundamental assumptions about the role of strategy.

Open strategy emphasizes inclusion, transparency, and adaptability. For product and value-centric organizations, collaborative lean portfolio management offers a practical way to implement open strategy without extensive organizational redesign or lengthy transformation processes. It requires a new stance and determination to operate from a fresh set of principles. This presentation will explore the why, what, and how of open strategy, providing insights and actionable steps to help you get started with both the thinking and the execution.

Biography

Morten Elvang received his MSc and PhD in Computer Science from the Technical University of Denmark. Morten believes that everyone deserves the freedom to perform and opportunity to contribute. He has helped product and service development teams of all sizes to gain better results with less hassle.