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Strategic thinking is an essential skill for managers in today's workplace. Improving strategic thinking skills will help you and your team improve performance and work efficiency. Use these 5 actionable tips to improve the way you approach problems and overcome obstacles.
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5 Ways to Improve Your Strategic Thinking Skills | CMOE
- 1. 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR STRATEGIC THINKING SKILLS TODAY Become a Better Leader by Becoming a Better Thinker
- 2. WHAT IS STRATEGIC THINKING? Strategic thinking is a critical and deliberate way of thinking so as to purposefully shape your future.
- 3. THE VALUE OF STRATEGIC THINKING • Maintain competitiveness • Continue progress & growth • Eliminate complacency • Proactive leadership • Systematic thinking • Improved problem-solving • Better employee guidance • Early detection of problems • Long term business survival • Proactive decision-making • Better pattern recognition • Better long-term vision
- 4. Applying Strategic Thinking Video
- 5. 5 EASY WAYS TO IMPROVE STRATEGIC THINKING TODAY
- 6. 1. MAKE TIME FOR PROGRESS • First, understand it is time well-spent. You are investing in the lasting progress of the organization. • Prioritize tasks, and determine which can be temporarily put on hold. • Introspectively discover any anxiety that may be holding you back personally.
- 7. 2. BE AWARE OF YOUR OWN BIASES • What are my current circumstances? • Is my perspective realistic? • What other points did I not consider that I should have? • What does my point of view imply? An important part of being a rational critical thinker is being self-aware enough to monitor and question your own thoughts. Critical thinkers are in charge of your own mind.
- 8. 3. IMPROVE LISTENING SKILLS • Have an open mind free of biases • Be open to feedback from others • Listen attentively with a desire to learn a new perspective • Evaluate what was heard and identify the most valuable point(s) learned A critical thinker accepts that their ideas may be flawed and therefore listens to others intently to learn more from others’ perspectives.
- 9. 4. HONE QUESTIONING SKILLS • Is the idea rational? • Is the source credible? Was the information from a trusted expert, or was it hearsay? • What are the assumptions and biases with each option? • Identify proof that exists to support the theory
- 10. 5. UNDERSTAND THE CONSEQUENCES • What are the pros and cons of each? • What does each imply? • Which will help meet our goals best? • Is there an option that will open long-term opportunities? Every choice has consequences. After questioning different sources and points of view, think through the repercussions of each option.
- 11. STRATEGIC THINKING – AN INVESTMENT IN TOMORROW Learning critical, strategic thinking skills is valuable for anyone. Everyone has the potential to influence future progress. Investing in training initiatives today will cultivate high-performance productivity tomorrow. Discover how CMOE can improve strategic thinking skills. Contact us today to increase productivity, improve your bottom line, and create effective teams and leaders.