PS18 Module 1: Strategy, Innovation, and Systems Thinking

Course: Future MBA for Leaders

Welcome to Module 1 of the Patchskill course Future MBA for Leaders, titled Strategy, Innovation, and Systems Thinking. This module is coded PS18m1.

This module consists of 6 sections, and each section has 5 lessons – a total of 30 short lessons that take 3–5 minutes each. You can listen to them as audio files on your phone or computer, read them on screen, or download the full module book as a PDF via the link on this page.

To make learning more engaging, you can collect badges and certificates by completing the quizzes connected to each lesson. We also recommend working with a learning partner – discussing the dilemmas in each lesson helps you reflect more deeply and retain knowledge longer.

About this module: Adaptive strategy and systems thinking are essential for leadership in fast-changing markets. This module explores scenario planning, digital transformation, and business model innovation as practical tools for navigating complexity. You will learn how to anticipate disruption, experiment strategically, and use platform ecosystems and partnerships to create value. The focus is on cultivating a culture of agility and foresight that helps organizations thrive in interconnected environments.

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Section 1: Adaptive Strategy

01 The New Strategic Mindset
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Section 1: Adaptive Strategy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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02 From Planning to Agility
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Section 1: Adaptive Strategy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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03 Scenario-Based Strategy
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Section 1: Adaptive Strategy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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04 Sense-and-Respond Leadership
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Section 1: Adaptive Strategy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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05 Strategic Experiments
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Section 1: Adaptive Strategy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Section 2: Complexity Thinking

06 Seeing the System
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Section 2: Complexity Thinking. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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07 Leverage Points
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Section 2: Complexity Thinking. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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08 Managing Unintended Consequences
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Section 2: Complexity Thinking. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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09 Emergence in Business
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Section 2: Complexity Thinking. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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10 Leading in Complexity
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Section 2: Complexity Thinking. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Section 3: Innovative Business Models

11 Business Model Innovation
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Section 3: Innovative Business Models. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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12 Platform Thinking
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Section 3: Innovative Business Models. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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13 Subscription and Service Economies
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Section 3: Innovative Business Models. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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14 Decentralized Organizations
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Section 3: Innovative Business Models. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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15 Innovation at Scale
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Section 3: Innovative Business Models. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Section 4: Digital Transformation

16 Digital Strategy Essentials
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Section 4: Digital Transformation. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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17 Data-Driven Organizations
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Section 4: Digital Transformation. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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18 Digital Ecosystems
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Section 4: Digital Transformation. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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19 AI-Driven Innovation
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Section 4: Digital Transformation. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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20 Future-Proofing Your Tech Stack
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Section 4: Digital Transformation. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Section 5: Strategic Foresight

21 Signals and Trends
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Section 5: Strategic Foresight. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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22 Forecasting Methods
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Section 5: Strategic Foresight. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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23 Scenario Planning in Practice
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Section 5: Strategic Foresight. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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24 Backcasting from the Future
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Section 5: Strategic Foresight. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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25 Cultivating Strategic Curiosity
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Section 5: Strategic Foresight. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Section 6: Ecosystem Strategy

26 From Competition to Co-opetition
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Section 6: Ecosystem Strategy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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27 Value Networks and Partnerships
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Section 6: Ecosystem Strategy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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28 Managing Ecosystem Risks
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Section 6: Ecosystem Strategy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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29 API Economy for Leaders
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Section 6: Ecosystem Strategy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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30 Leading Across Boundaries
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Section 6: Ecosystem Strategy. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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