WHERE LEADERS RETHINK HOW STRATEGY WORKS IN THE REAL WORLD
The traditional approach to strategy is broken.
In a world that won’t sit still, leaders can’t rely on outdated models built for stability and control.
Strategy Meets Reality is a podcast for leaders, strategists, and thinkers who want real insight—not theory. Hosted by organisational psychologist and systems thinker Mike Jones, each episode cuts through the noise with honest conversations from people who’ve lived the complexity, made the tough calls, and rethought what strategy means in practice.
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Ep. 14 Rethinking Innovation: Paul Frobisher on Strategy, Thinking better, and Organising for Uncertainty
Guest: Paul Frobisher
"Innovation isn’t about more ideas—it’s about solving the right problems."
In this episode, Paul Frobisher—engineer, systems thinker, and founder of Strategic Innovation—joins Mike Jones to challenge the way organisations approach innovation. They explore how poor problem framing, disconnected strategy, and emotional blockers derail innovation efforts—and how frameworks like TRIZ and IDEF0 can sharpen decision-making. From EVs to hydrogen to innovation ecosystems, it’s a practical, no-nonsense conversation for leaders serious about meaningful change.
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Ep. 14 Rethinking Innovation: Paul Frobisher on Strategy, Thinking better, and Organising for Uncertainty
Innovation is often misunderstood—as a buzzword, a campaign, or a flashy showcase of creativity. But real innovation is about solving the right problems.
In this episode, Paul Frobisher—engineer, innovator, and founder of Strategic Innovation—joins Mike Jones to explore why so many organisations mismanage innovation. They unpack how poor problem definition, disconnected strategy, and emotional resistance undermine progress—and why frameworks like TRIZ and IDEF0 help bring discipline and clarity. From hydrogen futures to innovation ecosystems, this is a grounded conversation on what it takes to innovate with intent in an uncertain world.
Meet your Host:
Mike Jones
Mike Jones is a systems thinker, organisational psychologist, and former British Army soldier.
He’s worked as a strategy and execution advisor to senior executives across rail, tech, and government to rethink how strategy actually works in complexity.
He founded LBI Consulting and author of the upcoming book When Strategy Meets Reality.
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