CHECK THE CHARACTERISTICS WHICH APPLY TO INTUITIVE THINKING

understood without proof or evidence, heart-based

doesn't use rational processes, non-linear

the slow process of examination using rationality

doesn't use hunches and feelings

making choices without knowing the reasonswhy

involves rational processes

Strategic an intuitive think

Good intuition results from long years of

knowledge and experience which enable
you to comprehend how people think, act
and react, perceive and interpret and interact
with one another.
is new or a novice
expert
have years of actual experience
uses gut feeling trained from years of experience
You need to be an:
INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
these are factors in the
environment that
could be controlled by/
are within
the organization.
Analytical thinking/strategic thinking involves
evaluating the necessary data for formulating
strategies, description of the organization's
internal and external environment and identification
of analytical tools. It involves identifying
strength,s weaknesses, opportunities & threats
found in internal and external environments.
asks, "Will this make sense? Why/why not?"
EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
these are factors in the
environment that affect
the organization which
they cannot control, and
are outside of the
organization.
INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
mission statement
vision statement
leadership styles
kinds of employees
organization culture
EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
consumers
the competition you have
government
war and conflict
public opinion

can disregard new data

for interpretation
bad when the tasks are complex
bad when the person has
inadequate experience
can cater to fixed
biases and ideas
WEAKNESSES OF
INTUITIVE THINKING
The ability to
instead of merely accepting information as it comes,
to trace the roots of problems, challenge existing
beliefs and free oneself from bias.
The ability to enables the executive to have
different viewpoints, opinions and agenda to attain
common goals and pursue mutual interest.
The ability to is demonstrated by an executive
who accepts feedback, he shows willingness
to immediately return to the right course when
off track.
6 KEY ELEMENTS OF STRATEGIC THINKING
involves raising questions

challenge align learn

The ability to
variety of hypotheses as well as contrasing data
prior to making a stand.
The ability to enables the executive to not
only focus on the current situation but also the
future to foresee significant changes in the industry.
The ability to enables the executives to make
a stand with courage and conviction despite
incomplete information at hand.
6 KEY ELEMENTS OF STRATEGIC THINKING
is shown by testing a
interpret anticipate decide

while relies on one's hunch or gut feeling.

CHECK THE CHARACTERISTICS WHICH APPLY TO INTUITIVE THINKING
understood without proof or evidence
 doesn't use rational processes

the slow process of examination using rationality

involves rational processes

making choices without knowing the reasonswhy

involves rational processes

Strategic an intuitive think

Analytical thinking as applied in strategic

analysis is:
slow
brain-centered and focused
uses the abstract
takes a lot of time
takes a short time
involves using accepted criteria
involves using subjective opinions
nonlinear

can disregard new data

for interpretation
bad when the tasks are complex
bad when the person has
inadequate experience
can cater to fixed
biases and ideas
WEAKNESSES OF
INTUITIVE THINKING

abilities to be able to make the possible decisions

for ourselves, our businesses and families.
is the combination of analytical and intuitive
according to Charles Parselle
Holistic think

Good intuition results from long years of

knowledge and experience which enable
you to comprehend how people think, act
and react, perceive and interpret and interact
with one another.
is new or a novice
expert
 have years of actual experience
uses gut feeling trained from years of experience
You need to be an:
INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
these are factors in the
environment that
could be controlled by/
are within
the organization.
Analytical thinking/strategic thinking involves
evaluating the necessary data for formulating
strategies, description of the organization's
internal and external environment and identification
of analytical tools. It involves identifying
strength,s weaknesses, opportunities & threats
found in internal and external environments.
asks, "Will this make sense? Why/why not?"
EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
these are factors in the
environment that affect
the organization which
they cannot control, and
are outside of the
organization.
INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
mission statement
vision statement
leadership styles
kinds of employees
organization culture
EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
consumers
the competition you have
government
war and conflict
public opinion
The ability to
instead of merely accepting information as it comes,
to trace the roots of problems, challenge existing
beliefs and free oneself from bias.
The ability to enables the executive to have
different viewpoints, opinions and agenda to attain
common goals and pursue mutual interest.
The ability to is demonstrated by an executive
who accepts feedback, he shows willingness
to immediately return to the right course when
off track.
6 KEY ELEMENTS OF STRATEGIC THINKING
involves raising questions

challenge align learn

The ability to
variety of hypotheses as well as contrasing data
prior to making a stand.
The ability to enables the executive to not
only focus on the current situation but also the
future to foresee significant changes in the industry.
The ability to enables the executives to make
a stand with courage and conviction despite
incomplete information at hand.
6 KEY ELEMENTS OF STRATEGIC THINKING
is shown by testing a
interpret anticipate decide

ANALYTICAL TOOLS: SWOT

internal attributes of the org that can
contribute to the attainment of its goals.
these are external factors that can obstruct
the attainment of goals and priorities.
these are internal attributes of the org
that can obstruct its attainment of
goals.
these are external factors that can
contribute to the attainment of goals.
strengths w eaknesse opportunities threats

socio-cultural
technological
political
economic
PEST ANALYSIS
factors are those that includes rules,
regulations, laws and policies imposed by
the government which affect the organization.
factors cover purchasing power, interest rates
inflation, employment-unemployment rates.
factors include those related to
technological innovation and their impacts.
factors includes people's preferences,
needs, demograpics, attitudes & cultural
backgrounds.
committed people
monitoring
of implementation
strategic
alternatives
long-term
objectives
evaluation of strategies
KEY COMPONENTS OF STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
you need to brain storm and find /exhaust
the best alternatives.
you need objectives to enhance the
organization's performance for the future.
you need a management staff, officers
and stakeholders to develop a strategy.
you need a plan for regular reporting
and other measures of implementation.
you need to formulate and evaluate
strategies for long-term improvement.
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