Ep. 21 Value as the Compass: Hunter Hastings on Systems Thinking, Autonomy, and Organising for Impact
Most organisations measure success by profit. Hunter Hastings says that’s the wrong compass.
In this episode of Strategy Meets Reality, Mike Jones is joined by Hunter Hastings—strategist, author, and leading voice in systems thinking—to challenge the way businesses define and deliver value. They unpack why profit maximisation blinds leaders to opportunity, how autonomy unlocks creativity, and why removing barriers is the real work of leadership.
From shifting the paradigm away from efficiency to focusing on effectiveness, to breaking down the power structures that stifle action, this episode offers a practical roadmap for leaders who want to organise for adaptability and meaningful impact.
🔍 In this episode:
Why value creation should drive strategy—not profit targets
How autonomy fuels speed, creativity, and innovation
The limits of efficiency as a business strategy
Rethinking power dynamics in modern management
Removing barriers to action across the organisation
Why systems thinking is essential in a boundaryless business world
🎧 Keywords: Systems Thinking, Value Creation, Autonomy, Organisational Design, Leadership, Efficiency vs. Effectiveness, Power Dynamics, Strategy, Adaptability, Empowerment
📘 Learn more about Hunter: Hunter’s LinkedIn
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