STRATEGIC THINKING
Develop Your Strategic - Thinking Muscle
i) Acumen - How you think
ii) Allocation - How you plan
iii) Action - What you do (Strategic approach)
- Implementation -> Collaboration & Execution
- Prioritize -> high impact tasks
- Tackle biggest Challenges
- Explore ways -> make progress
- Master necessary skills
- Find innovative ways
- Assemble resources
(Physical, mental, relational resources)
- Productive environment
i) Acumen - How you think
ii) Allocation - How you plan
iii) Action - What you do (Strategic approach)
- Implementation -> Collaboration & Execution
- Prioritize -> high impact tasks
- Tackle biggest Challenges
- Explore ways -> make progress
- Master necessary skills
- Find innovative ways
- Assemble resources
(Physical, mental, relational resources)
- Productive environment
Create a Development Plan:
i) Set a target
- Plan
-> goals & action items with a timeline
-> experiences
-> strengths
-> goals and strategic priorities
- Time management
- Plan
-> goals & action items with a timeline
-> experiences
-> strengths
-> goals and strategic priorities
- Time management
ii) Plan your writing project
-> Plan, Organize, Write, Revise
- from reader's points of view
-> Strike a balance between sophistication and accessibility
-> Writing -> must be appealing and more persuasive
-> Purpose
-> Who will receive and read (audience)
-> how much context do you need to provide (scope)
-> what key ideas do you want to convey
iii) Brainstorm ideas:
-> unstructured and structured approach
-> organizing your thoughts
-> expressing them in complete sentences
-> correcting grammar
-> logical flow of ideas
-> To communicate a new product ideas
-> Market Analysis
-> Competitive Analysis
-> Description
-> Costs
iv) Innovation for All:
-> Embrace the opportunity
-> Innovation and creativity
-> Curiosity
-> Creativity
-> Risk taking
-> Collaboration
-> Accomplish Goals
-> Start with small, specific goals (tasks)
-> identify criteria
-> timeframe for completion
-> resources needed
-> results you expect to generate
Divide Tasks -> Determine Resources -> Establish Time Frame -> Set Milestones -> Measure Results