24 Jul 2025
34m

218. Teaching Truths & Tactics: Live Lessons From Stanford in Cape Town

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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

In this live episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams hosts a panel discussion with Stanford professors Jesper Sorensen, Christian Wheeler, and incoming GSB Dean Sarah Soule at the Stanford Seed Summit in Cape Town, South Africa. The panel explores various topics, including the use of analogies in strategic thinking, how corporations respond to societal issues through corporate confessions, and strategies for spontaneous management in ever-changing environments. The discussion also delves into the impact of AI on research, teaching, and personal lives, with each panelist sharing how they leverage AI in their respective fields. The episode concludes with insights into current research projects, such as the effect of message structure on persuasion and the role of ambiguity in strategic communication, followed by a Q&A session with the live audience.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Strategic Thinking

Part 2: Corporate Social Responsibility and Spontaneous Management

Part 3: AI's Impact on Research and Education

Part 4: AI, Communication, and Conclusion

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