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Assumption Busters: 7 Questions to Propel Your Team’s Strategic Thinking

Let's Grow Leaders

How to help your team challenge assumptions for better creativity and problem-solving In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” If you want your team to get better at strategic thinking, start by helping them challenge assumptions.

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Is Strategic Thinking Dead? 5 Ways To Think Better For An Uncertain Future

Forbes Careers

Strategic thinking is critical, even with shorter time horizons. The ability to think strategically will help you manage in challenging times, and it will enhance your career—especially as it becomes a more uncommon skill.

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How to Help Managers Become More Strategic

Let's Grow Leaders

” There’s no doubt that strategic thinking is vital. There’s strong evidence to support that strategic thinking is one of the most important executive competencies. In a recent HBR article, Robert Kabacoff shares his research of 60,000 managers in 40 countries. It’s a win-win.

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4 Ways to Sharpen Your Strategic-Thinking Skills

CMOE

In a recent survey, 97% of 10,000 senior leaders surveyed said that being strategic was the leadership behavior most important to their organization’s success—but another study indicated that fully 96% of leaders say they lack the time for strategic thinking.*. Manage your Time and Mind. Harvard Business Review.

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Program Manager builds skills in strategic thinking and plan execution

Harvard Professional Development

Program Manager Cloud Integration, Federal Reserve Bank of Texas. Program: Business Strategy: Evaluating and Executing the Strategic Plan. Dallas, TX. I really enjoyed being with a group of intellectuals who have so much experience in different fields and different industries.

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How do I find the perfect mentor?

Let's Grow Leaders

If you’re like most managers we talk with, you’ve got more than one area you’re working to develop. And the same person who is great with executive presence may struggle with strategic thinking. […]. The perfect mentor can be really hard to find. The post How do I find the perfect mentor?

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3 Stumbling Blocks that Prevent Managers from Being Strategic

CMOE

Strategic thinking has become one of the most valued skills in managers, and many organizations know that strategic thinking is integral to their success. Unfortunately, managers often run into challenges that prevent them from engaging in strategic thought and action with consistency and regularity.