Training Programs
Strategic Thinking
Think beyond the day-to-day tasks and create an inspiring vision for the future
Objectives
Develop the ability to think critically and strategically, enabling the analysis of complex situations
Consider ways to use available information to generate effective long
term plans for organizational success
Enhance existing analytical skills to improve evaluation of myriad strategic options
Prepare to adjust and refine strategies in response to changing environments and emerging opportunities
LEARN

How to develop a Strategic Mindset that will enable your teams to practically see the future!

Methods for assessing internal and external factors affecting an organization, such as SWOT and PESTLE analysis

How to create a clear and compelling vision for the future and set strategic goals

Techniques for anticipating future scenarios and preparing strategies to address potential opportunities and threats

Tools and models for making informed and strategic decisions, such as the Eisenhower Matrix and BCG Matrix

Strategies for executing and managing strategic plans, and dealing with remediation when plans aren’t executed effectively
LEARN
- How to develop a Strategic Mindset that will enable your teams to practically see the future!
- Methods for assessing internal and external factors affecting an organization, such as SWOT and PESTLE analysis
- How to create a clear and compelling vision for the future and set strategic goals
- Techniques for anticipating future scenarios and preparing strategies to address potential opportunities and threats
- Tools and models for making informed and strategic decisions, such as the Eisenhower Matrix and BCG Matrix
- Strategies for executing and managing strategic plans, and dealing with remediation when plans aren’t executed effectively
IDEAL FOR
- Organizational Executives
- Board Members
- Department Leaders
- Strategic Planners
- Education Leaders
- Non-profit Executives
- Consultants
- Business Development Leaders
WHO NEED TO
Evaluate ideas
Make decisions
Generate buy-in
Develop and execute strategic plans
Use process over personality
Collaborate to solve problems
DURATION
4 – 6 hours (depending on application exercises)

CONTENTS (not exhaustive)
- Definition of Critical Thinking
- Critical Thinking Characteristics
- Understanding Problems
- SSR-ing Problem Statements
- Metacognition
- Stakeholder Communication
- Watson Glaser RED Model
- Bias Awareness Exercise
- Exercise: Accountability
- The 5 Whys
- Contingency Planning
- Questioning Techniques
- SCAMPER Technique
- Evaluating Alternatives
CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Learn techniques that give people the confidence to tackle the toughest business problems!
Objectives
Develop core skills to identify and breakdown problems to make them
easier to solve
Provide useful models to identify and evaluate creative solutions to our
toughest issues
Deepen understanding of the types of problems that challenge our
success
Practice using critical thinking strategies individually and in group
settings
LEARN

Why critical thinking is the number one skill sought in promotable candidates

Models that build critical thinking skills

How your work approach compares to the characteristics needed for critical thinking

Several important and useful models for understanding problems, including Factor Analysis, the 5 Why’s and more!

Problem solving models that make tackling any problem easier and more direct.

How bias can affect decision making and what you can do about it.

Why stakeholder communication can make or break your critical thinking and problem solving efforts
LEARN
- Why critical thinking is the number one skill sought in promotable candidates
- Models that build critical thinking skills
- How your work approach compares to the characteristics needed for critical thinking
- Several important and useful models for understanding problems, including Factor Analysis, the 5 Why’s and more!
- Problem solving models that make tackling any problem easier and more direct.
- How bias can affect decision making and what you can do about it.
- Why stakeholder communication can make or break your critical thinking and problem solving efforts

IDEAL FOR
- Front Line Supervisors
- Middle managers
- New employees
- Team leaders
- Junior executives
- Entrepreneurs
- Recent promotions
WHO NEED TO
Lead a team
Identify problems in a process
Make hiring decisions
Uncover the root cause of problems
Make decisions that stick
Gain buy-in from key stakeholders
DURATION
3.5 hours (or ½ day)

CONTENTS (not exhaustive)
- Definition of Critical Thinking
- Critical Thinking Characteristics
- Understanding Problems
- SSR-ing Problem Statements
- Metacognition
- Stakeholder Communication
- Watson Glaser RED Model
- Bias Awareness Exercise
- Exercise: Accountability
- The 5 Whys
- Contingency Planning
- Questioning Techniques
- SCAMPER Technique
- Evaluating Alternatives

