Charles Burdett
How to read your customer’s mind
Use these tactics Observe your customer Document and spot opportunities Reflect and broaden your thinking Make quick, rough prototypes Quickly learn what to iterate Let’s explore these tactics with an example: a coffee drinking friend Your friend needs help improving their coffee-making process. This simple example is to practice with friends or colleagues before applying … Read more
How to Unlock Innovation
Use these tactics Uncover hidden problems behind solutions Unlock experimental thinking Map potential risks Spot change signals for future development Reflect and broaden your thinking Let’s explore these tactics with an example: Pip’s Cafe You’re working with Pip’s Cafe owner, who insists on an app you believe isn’t needed. Though you can’t override the decision, … Read more
Ask the Author: Storyteller Tactics (Nov 2023)
Why do stories have a beginning, middle and end? I mean, a piece of string has a beginning, middle and end, but it’s not a story. The answer lies in Order and Chaos, as Steve explains at the start of the video. Laura (at 2:55 in the video): What story do I use when updating … Read more
How to find unexpected opportunities to innovate
Use these tactics Seek out potential customers Uncover people’s struggles Identify potential customers’ interest Let’s explore these tactics with an example: Pip’s Cafe Pip’s Cafe management team decides to engage in a hands-on approach to understand their customers better and identify areas for improvement. See below how Pip’s Cafe management uses these tactics to solve … Read more
How to market your business with stories – case study
Bryan Driscoll connects people who want to sell their homes fast with investors who are ready to buy. Motivated Leads has hundreds of clients all over the United States. Bryan knows his stuff. He’s worked as a real estate investor and a marketer for over 12 years, but he felt like he’s not telling his … Read more
How to find the best ideas
Use these tactics Solidify ideas Filter ideas for coherence Get raw feedback from potential customers Let’s explore these tactics with an example: Pip’s Cafe Pip’s Cafe management aims to improve the cafe by refining and presenting their best ideas to customers, better understanding community preferences. See below how Pip’s Cafe management uses these tactics to … Read more
How to boost your confidence at work
Use these tactics Celebrate your wins Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities Set measurable goals Let’s explore these tactics with an example: Pip’s Cafe The barista at Pip’s Cafe is feeling unsure, despite their passion for coffee, they often find themselves second-guessing their skills. See below how Pip’s Cafe barista uses these tactics to boost their confidence.
Ask the Author: Storyteller Tactics (Oct 2023)
Simon (00:30): I need to give a 10 minute presentation in a job interview where I am given the subject just before the interview. Can you advise on a structure/story that would work? Mathieu, Brandi & Emily (12:00): We want to make our stories more engaging for a photography workshop we host. Is there a … Read more
How to include everyone in strategy
Use these tactics Paint a compelling future Define clear upcoming challenges Rehearse to identify potential issues Let’s explore these tactics with an example: Pip’s Cafe Pip’s Cafe must adapt to market changes, so the owner will unite the team to create and execute a new strategy. See below how Pip’s Cafe uses these tactics to … Read more