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Mentor's Message: Why Learn to Think Strategically?
An Overview of Thinking Strategically
What is strategic thinking?
Why is strategic thinking important?
Who needs to think strategically?
What are the distinguishing characteristics of strategic thinkers? 7
What are the steps in strategic thinking?
Step 1: See the Big Picture
Understanding company and unit strategies
Analyzing customers, competitors, and your industry
Considering internal stakeholders' priorities
Step 2: Articulate Strategic Objectives
Understanding your boss's objectives
Defining your own objectives
Identifying project-related objectives
Making your objectives "SMART"
Step 3: Identify Relationships, Patterns, and Trends
Understanding how it works
Devising solutions
Categorizing information
Step 4: Get Creative
Challenging your assumptions
Inviting provocation
Envisioning an ideal world
Gathering others' perspectives
Fostering an environment for creativity
Step 5: Analyze Information
Identifying critical information you need
Steering clear of irrelevant information
Crafting an information-gathering plan
Building on existing knowledge
Step 6: Prioritize Your Actions
Establishing time lines
Keeping the big picture in sight
Step 7: Make TradeOffs
Assessing the pros and cons of a proposed course of action
Comparing short-and longterm outcomes
Balancing unit and company needs
Learning to say no
Tips and Tools
Tools for Thinking Strategically
Test Yourself
Answers to test questions
To Learn More
Sources for Thinking Strategically
Notes
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