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When strategy feels like a single high-stakes bet — what should you do?
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The Bet-the-Farm problem in Business Strategy


Hello Fellow Strategist,


In investing, you can spread risk across dozens of small bets.


But strategy?


You're often forced to make one or two big calls — decisions that can define your success… or your failure.

🚨 A new market.
🚨 A bold acquisition.
🚨 A pivot that changes everything.


That’s why this week’s #stratChat debate is tackling the question:

🧠 “Is strategy just glorified gambling — or can we make it safer?”


Join us as we debate:

  • Why strategy so often involves high-consequence, irreversible choices

  • Whether existential bets are a sign of bold vision or failed foresight

  • How to de-risk major decisions through scenario planning, phased execution, and early signal detection

Expect smart perspectives, lively discussion, and plenty of real-world insight.


🎤 Come with your stories.
🧠 Stay for the insights.
📅 Leave with sharper strategic instincts.


📅 When? Thursday at 14h00 UK time
📍 Where? Online via Zoom

👉 When the time comes: click https://www.stratnavapp.com/StratChat/ZoomLink 🚀 


See you there!

Happy Strategising,
Chris

Founder of StratNavApp.com


P.S. Got thoughts already? Just hit reply—I’d love to hear your thoughts in advance.


P.P.S. #StratChat is free and open to anyone with an interest in business strategy development and execution. Invite your colleagues and join the discussion! 

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