In strategy, what you don’t know can hurt you. But what you “know” for sure, that just isn’t so, will kill you. When we apply the PILA (Problem, Insight, Logic, Assumptions) reasoning stack, we see that the foundation of many global FMCG strategies is where the rot begins. Organizations have replaced “examine and reflect” with a “present and assume” culture, […]
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ER Rollan, CEO of Growsari and a winner of the 5th Mansmith Innovation Awards, has been transforming the micro-retail landscape in the Philippines. By leveraging technology, he empowers small sari-sari stores, streamlines distribution, and creates a scalable digital ecosystem. In this interview, he shares the assumptions he challenged, the pains he sought to solve, and how he turned innovation into […]
Imagine your leadership team sailing smoothly through calm waters, until an unexpected iceberg strikes. The forecasts were solid. The numbers were sound. Yet beneath the surface, something far more insidious was at play: distorted risk perception. That iceberg? Cognitive bias: sharp, hidden, and often unseen until it’s too late. Organizations rarely fail because of risks they saw coming. More often, […]
Founded in 2019, PayMongo enables businesses to accept various payment methods, from credit and debit cards to e-wallets like GCash and Maya, as well as over-the-counter payments. The platform has gained traction among startups and SMEs for its user-friendly API integration, helping empower the digital economy. PayMongo also made history as the first Filipino fintech startup to secure backing from […]
Martin Gonzalez is the co-creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that decodes the factors enabling startup founders to succeed. He also works closely with Google’s engineering and research leaders on organization design, leadership, and cultural challenges. Martin has advised leaders across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He teaches and collaborates on research at the world’s elite […]
Martin Gonzalez is the co-creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that decodes the factors enabling startup founders to succeed. He also works closely with Google’s engineering and research leaders on organization design, leadership, and cultural challenges. Martin has advised leaders across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He teaches and collaborates on research at the world’s elite […]
What is Sensemaking? Sensemaking, a concept popularized by organizational theorist Karl Weick, entails making sense of the world around us. My interest in this concept grew significantly after engaging with various individuals, including CEOs, and noting the clarity and thoughtfulness evident in their responses. It wasn’t just about having the right answers; they also knew how to use the information […]
AJ Astoriano holds the position of Senior Regional Manager for Salesforce Effectiveness in Asia at Zuellig Pharma, a prominent healthcare services provider offering a comprehensive suite of services encompassing distribution, sales, marketing, and healthcare solutions. AJ Astoriano was a featured speaker at the Mansmith Sales Summit, and her insightful session can be revisited on the event’s replay at www.mansmith.net. She […]
How can marketers, business owners and executives consciously work on improving their decision making skills? How can they see a situation more objectively and anticipate probable (and even unthinkable) scenarios? Here is a list that affects perspective and corresponding suggestions on how to address these blind spots. They are not mutually exclusive, and can interact and/or merge to cloud one’s […]
Jayvee Badile II was recognized at the Mansmith Young Market Masters Awards (YMMA) in 2020, representing Sun Life Financial. Coming from humble beginnings as a jeepney barker, ‘takatak boy’, street peddler, house helper, firecracker maker, and vendor, Jayvee joined Sun Life as a walk-in applicant when he was just 24 years old. He became a unit manager after 10 months, […]