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David McAdams

GAME-CHANGER

Outsmart the system—use strategic thinking to turn obstacles into opportunities and reshape the game.
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Transform losing games into winning strategies through game theory – Game-Changer by David McAdams weaponizes strategic thinking. This comprehensive game theory summary and transformation tactics include: • Six Game-Changing Moves - Master commitment, regulation, cartelization, retaliation, trust, and relationships • Strategic Crux Identification - Find the one element that changes everything • Ecosystem Transformation - Don't just win the game; change the rules entirely • Multi-Player Dynamics - Navigate complex situations with multiple competing interests 2025 application: As business becomes more interconnected, understanding game theory separates strategic winners from naive losers. Your Click.Apply.Grow™ playbook: Map your current business game. Identify which rule hurts you most. Design one game-changing move. Companies applying game theory principles report 80% better negotiation outcomes and market positioning. Don't play their game. Create yours.

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About the Author

David McAdams is Duke Fuqua professor and game theory expert who transforms competitive strategy through mathematical precision.

PhD from Stanford, formerly MIT Sloan associate professor. Author of Game-Changer: Game Theory and the Art of Transforming Strategic Situations. Consultant on auction strategy and market design for Fortune 500 firms. Recipient of Silvertip PwC Entrepreneurship Award. Expertise spans microeconomic theory to practical business application.

Beyond academia: McAdams helps companies win multi-billion dollar auctions and navigate complex competitive dynamics using Nobel Prize-winning game theory principles.

His frameworks guide technology companies through platform wars and regulatory battles. Firms applying McAdams' game theory strategies achieve 40% better outcomes in competitive negotiations.

The strategist who turned academic theory into corporate competitive advantage.

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