Peter Compo: The Emergent Approach to Strategy

Aug 20, 2024

Peter Compo has a delightfully provocative perspective on strategy, having worked in that area at Dupont for 25 years. What do we even mean by strategy? For many, it’s a stack of vision, values, goals, and big projects. Peter would call that a “strategy framework.” And by his definition, many strategy frameworks actually lack…. a strategy. Peter defines strategy as a central rule or policy designed to address tradeoffs and guide decision making and other behavior. As a well-thought-out set of guardrails, this kind of strategy actually creates a clear space within it for creativity and innovation. Sound ironic? Check it out.

About the host

Daniel Montgomery is Founder and Managing Director of Agile Strategies. His diverse career has included strategic planning, IT project management, and leadership development. He has taught strategic planning and goal setting for the past 20 years, and has led the development of strategic plans for a diverse range of clients including Fortune 500s, start-ups, nonprofits, government agencies, and small businesses.