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

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If you want your team to get better at strategic thinking, start by helping them challenge assumptions. Here are seven of our favorite questions to help your team reframe problems and consider alternative perspectives 7 Questions For More Strategic Thinking 1. This kind of strategic thinking is remarkably liberating.

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4 Ways to Sharpen Your Strategic-Thinking Skills

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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. Dorie Clark.

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For Team Leaders Who Want A Promotion

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” 04:28 – “Ask Why Respectfully: Seek big picture goals for better alignment and strategic thinking.” ” 21:40 – “Speaking Up: Sharing ideas and solutions can establish team leaders as critical thinkers and proactive contributors.” ” Team Leaders: Focus on Results! .”

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Leadership Thinking

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Writing for The Big Think.com, Donna Wiggs cites psychologist and science journalist Adam Grant , author of several books on how successful people think. Grant says that strategic thinking is the most important quality to look for in a leader.

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3 Stumbling Blocks that Prevent Managers from Being Strategic

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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.

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Creative Teams: 12 Habits That Foster Curiosity and Collaboration

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Related Article: Assumption Busters: 12 Strategic Questions to Propel Your Team’s Strategic Thinking 3. Inviting your teammates to consider ONE way or ONE idea to do something specific is a great way to encourage your team to be more creative and solutions-focused.

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The Value of E-Learning and CMOE’s Top 5 Trending Courses

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With the rise of new technologies and recent advancements in digital instructional-design capabilities, there are even more advantages to offering online training solutions: Learners can progress through the training at their own pace, when and where it is most convenient for them. Applied Strategic Thinking®.