184: Simple Ideas And Why We Ignore Them

Collectively, we’re amazed at simple ideas – like “be customer-centric.” But then reality arrives and for various reasons, the simple idea becomes clouded and risks being forgotten. In this episode, Oliver Banks explores why we enjoy listening out for simple ideas. And the reasons that result in that simple idea never making it to fruition.

Listen to this episode and discover:

• Why a simple idea can be so inspirational.
• But why does that simple idea struggle to be realised?
• And what you can do differently to drive your transformation more.

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Additional episodes of the podcast to listen to next

Episode 174: What To Do When There Is No Right Answer is almost the opposite of this episode.  Whereas this episode is exploring simple solutions. Episode 174 encourages us when there is a relatively simple question but no right answer.

Fiona McDonnell joined in episode 168: Think Differently And Redefine Success. The author of “Two Mirrors And A Cheetah” shares actionable advice to help you think differently.

And in episode 105: Simplifying Retail Operating Models, indulge in retail operating model geek chat! Plus there are plenty of other operating model podcasts to listen to as well.