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Cedric Chin

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Cedric Chin

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How Experts Sensemake

Two decades ago, the US military funded some research into how humans sensemake. This piece is about that theory — the best theory of sensemaking that we have — why it matters for expertise, and how you can apply it to make sense of AI.

Actually Effective Corporate Leadership Training

It’s quite rare to find an executive training program that’s very effective — one that has worked across multiple companies, and has spat out a whole host of CEOs. The Kraft system is one.

How to Make Sense of AI

Keeping up with a fast changing, revolutionary technology can seem scary. Here are some ruthless guidelines to make sense of it effectively.

How to Find Demand: All the Ideas from The Heart of Innovation, Simply Stated

If you're looking for demand BEFORE you have customers, The Heart of Innovation has the best approach for this situation. Here are its best ideas.

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Our First Accelerated Expertise Course

A first attempt at putting the two theories of Accelerated Expertise (2016) to practice — in a live course, with real students. A field report from use.

A Few Notes on Moats

Some non-obvious, even surprising things about building competitive moats, including when they might not be necessary.

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“This One Can Make Money Or Not?”

To do well in business, it helps to want to make money. The end of the Asian Conglomerate Series.

Tycoon Skill: Holding on to Political Influence

Dhirubhai Ambani vs Nusli Wadia, as an example of holding on to political influence as a form of tycoon skill.

What We Learnt From Speedrunning the Idea Maze

Our attempt at applying two theories of accelerated expertise to the first cohort of Speedrunning the Idea Maze.

Announcing Cohort Two of Speedrunning the Idea Maze

A live course, limited to 45 people. Applications close 16th January.