Strategic Thinking

https://hbr.org/2016/12/4-ways-to-improve-your-strategic-thinking-skills
 
1. Know: Observe and Seek Trends
2. Think: Ask Tough Questions
 
  • “What does success look like in Year 1?” 
  • “What does it look like in Year 3?”
  • “What could impact the outcome in a negative way?”
  • “What are the early signs of success/failure?”
  • “What do business partners need to understand to ensure its success?”
  • “Do the outcomes support the broader goals of the organization?”
 
3. Speak: Sound Strategic
4. Act: Make Time for Thinking and Embracing Conflict
 
 

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