Cedric Chin

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Cedric Chin

Word slinger, bug fixer, and operator.

7 Powers in Practice

What the best book on business strategy actually looks like in practice. Also: why it's important to read business narratives to learn more.

7 Powers

7 Powers is arguably the best book on business strategy currently available today.

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Business, The Octopus Game

What games are the best at simulating the lived experience of running a business? And what is that experience like, anyway?

What a Career Moat Can't Buy

Why career moats are better thought of as a navigation tool in your career.

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The Tricky Thing About Creating Training Programs

We take a look at how you might turn extracted, tacit expertise into a training program for yourself or others.

A Land & Expand Reading Program for B2B Sales

How to pick tree books and branch books, demonstrated using an example of a reading program I developed for B2B sales.

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An Easier Method for Extracting Tacit Knowledge

A look at Laura Militello and Robert Hutton's Applied Cognitive Task Analysis, a simplified method for getting at the tacit expertise of others.

Work is Like a Hill (Members Newsletter)

When you miss a deadline — was it because you messed up, or was it because your work was too uncertain?

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An Update to the Commonplace Membership Program

Two big changes to the Commonplace membership program: members-only essays, every other week, and annual membership plans.

Prioritise The Highest Order Bit

Why focusing on the most important thing often means letting other things blow up.