The Doorman Fallacy
Jun 5, 20265m0
In this quick episode we look at the concept of the 'Doorman Fallacy' and what it means for managers - especially in the context of change management and business restructuring.
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The Strategy Show
Hosted by Ben Dickson-Green · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 23 episodes
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23
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About this podcast
In this show we cover lots of different areas of business strategy to help you understand and revise key topics. We focus on showing you how the theory applies to the real world (and where it doesn't!)Ben has been teaching strategy for 23 years and is a lecturer at Newcastle University, specialising in strategy and finance.
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About the host
Ben Dickson-Green hosts The Strategy Show, a education show with 23 episodes published.
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The Strategy Show is hosted by Ben Dickson-Green. The show is categorised under education and has published 23 episodes.
How many episodes does The Strategy Show have?
The Strategy Show has published 23 episodes.
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The Strategy Show regularly covers education. It sits in the education category.
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Episodes of The Strategy Show average 21 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
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