Those in positions of leadership require the ability to plan and implement tactically, as well as work and think strategically. As a leader, you must be able to look outside your own area of responsibility for fresh ideas, and develop solutions with the potential to deliver real strategic value to the organisation.
At the Strategic Thinking workshop, you will discover the attributes of strategic thinkers and build upon your own abilities. You will gain an understanding of the key components of strategic thinking and acquire the perspective, framework, and tools necessary to engage others in strategic decision-making.
Objectives
- Increase your ability to identify the strategic opportunities, issues, and targets
- Shift your mindset from short-term gain to long-term value
- Sharpen your skills in articulating strategic thoughts
- Gain support and win the commitment and enthusiasm of others
- Sort through ambiguity and information clutter
- Employ practical strategic thinking tools for a variety of contexts
- Develop ideas for a strategic business plan
Key Topics
- Identifying situations and aligning strategic opportunities, issues and targets
- Tuning in with the organisational vision, mission, and goals
- Porter’s approach to competitive advantage and the McKinsey 7S model
- Considering long-term and short-term effects of strategic ideas
- Creating value for customers
- Taking a holistic approach to the organisation’s strategic direction
- Developing ideas into a draft strategic business plan