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Strategy isn't one-size-fits-all. Different games. Same starting point. If strategy only means "winning," you're missing most of it. It's not just about outcomes, it's about how you choose to play, and what you're willing to leave out. So... what game are you choosing to playing? // La estrategia no es una fórmula única que sirva para todos. Diferentes juegos que surgen del mismo punto de partida. Si reduces la estrategia a "ganar", te estás quedando corto. No va solo de resultados, va de cómo decides jugar y de lo que estás dispuesto a ignorar. A veces es competir para ir más rápido que otros. Otras, posicionarte en el lugar adecuado para ser la opción obvia para alguien específico. Y otras, es algo más profundo tomando decisiones sobre qué vale la pena construir y por qué. Entonces... ¿qué juego necesitas jugar realmente?

Q1 didn’t start quietly. It started in motion: in rooms, across cities, face to face.

Numbers don’t lie. But they won’t speak for themselves either. We’re looking for a Freelance Researcher who can make data talk so we can shake perspectives and shape killer strategies. Before you read on: this isn’t a note-taker role. It’s for someone who enjoys pressure-testing ideas with data, building frameworks, and shaping decisions from insight. See if this sounds like you: ○ You don’t just “do research”, you design decision models ○ You can analyze complex data from multiple sources like reports, surveys, spreadsheets ○ You run structured competitive benchmarks, not superficial scans ○ You support pricing, positioning, and segmentation validation with rigor ○ You integrate quantitative and qualitative insights into clear strategic models ○ You enjoy working closely with strategists and founders ○ You bring 5+ years of experience in market research, strategy, or consulting ○ You’re fluent in Spanish & English We’re looking for someone available to join us on brand transformation and market research projects spanning wellness to construction. Send us something that shows how you think, not just what you’ve done to [email protected] If it clicks, you’ll join our network of collaborators shaping bold decisions with solid foundations. #hiring #researcher #marketresearch #userresearch #criticalthinking

The part you rarely see is the work after the thinking. It usually stays off-camera, because it’s sensitive. What you’re seeing here is a glimpse into what stayed behind closed doors in 2025: research translated into maps, insights guiding decisions, and strategy materialized into tools teams can actually use. That’s how ideas leave the room and begin to do real work. Because strategy only matters once it becomes operational. #2025Recap #StrategyInAction #BehindTheStrategy #FromInsightToAction #Vandals

We’ve been thinking about bread. Not as food but as culture. Made daily. Shared quietly. Missed when absent. Because culture isn’t built in statements. It’s baked into the everyday. Note: Image captured during one of our strategy planning sessions with the lovely team of @niceshitstudio , through the lens of @agusta.tmt #ThreeThingsShaking #CultureByDesign #StrategyInPractice #OrganizationalCulture #Vandals

Strategy, at its best, doesn’t choose between people and business. It connects them. It’s not just about being relevant — it’s about finding that sweet spot where what matters to people drives the business. Value that can be felt and measured. #BusinessDesign #DesignStrategy #BusinessStrategy #ImpactDriven #ValueCreation

Apparently, AI writes faster. But we’re after humans who make words mean something. 🦾🦾🦾 At Vandals we are looking for freelance copywriters to collaborate on upcoming projects starting in November. See if this sounds like you: ○ You turn ideas into words that carry weight and impact ○ You understand brands beyond the tagline, translating business strategy into compelling narratives ○ You speak fluent SME, crafting messages across channels that people understand and remember ○ You enjoy collaborating closely with designers and strategists ○ You’re adaptable, curious, and excited to write across tones and industries ○ You have strong Spanish & English skills (written and spoken) + other languages are a plus Drop us a line — and something we can read — at [email protected] And if it’s a match, you’ll join our network of collaborators for future projects as well. #FreelanceCopywriter #CopywriterJobs #CreativeTalent #JoinVandals‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ #Storytelling ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

After 16h of facilitation last week, we closed at @uocuniversitat for the Hype Studies Conference. Hype Was Here — tracing the ghosts of collective excitement: A participatory session mapping hype’s arc — from sparks to peaks to the quiet after — and how it fuels belief, reshapes time, and leaves traces long after the buzz fades. From Labubus to sourdough to analog photography, we dissected how hype unfolds socially just as much as it does in tech.

This Thursday, we’ll be hosting a workshop at the Hype Studies Conference – [Don’t] Believe the Hype, titled: "Hype Was Here: Tracing the Ghosts of Collective Excitement" We’ll dive into what needs to be true for hype to happen, and what remains after the buzz fades. Behaviors, symbols, emotional residues, and shared rituals. From Labubu charms to sourdough starters, we’ll explore how hype shapes memory, value, and identity. It’s not just about the rise. It’s about what lingers. See you at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya — or online — if you’re curious about what hype reveals.

From Eliza to AI: we’ve always projected meaning onto machines. Fast, cheap, effortless is everywhere... but without clarity and conviction, essence slips away. What makes it distinctive is what you stand for, not just the tool you use. #threethingsshaking #purpose #businessessence #effortless_experiences

Which strategy symptom are you running on? A satirical diagnosis of strategic dysfunction — for teams moving fast, thinking hard, and still wondering why things feel... off. Swipe through the cities. Diagnose accordingly. Talk to us when you're ready to trade symptoms for traction. #KeepStrategyAlive #StrategicFriction #businesstransformation #getclarity

Patience used to be a virtue. Now, it feels like a liability. But not everything worth saying can be said stedfast. We’re operating in a culture of instant replies, hot takes, and decisions made in the scroll of a feed. One where slow equals silent, and silence equals irrelevance. Maybe it’s time to rethink speed, and ask what’s being lost in the rush to respond. Stay tuned and be part of this conversation series as we embrace intuition, experimentation and real-time reflection. #criticalthinking #experimentation #culturalshifts #somethingchanging