Re_evaluating new inf and adapting

accordingly

1. Embrace the mindset of strategic thinking

To cultivate strategic mindset, thinking about
how can you leverage the following activities

Questioning assumption -> why we do it that

way
-> Interrogate habits and practices in a
targeted way

Observing

Reflecting

Align your strategy with makes a difference

to the organization
2. Strategic: Not just for corporation
strategic thinking: The big picture Where do I want to be in 3 -5 years

The path from long term down to short term

The path from big picture to detail

STRATEGY: HOW YOU DECIDE WHICH

3. The sequence of strategic ROAD TO GO DOWN
- Be clear and proactive in what you are
going to do and what you're not going to do

Next : Goals Tactics -> activities that make your goals,

How do you operationalize your strategy strategy and vision came to life

Turn off the noise and sit with your thoughts

4. Make time to be strategic

Block out time each week for strategic
thinking

Recognize macro trends that will impact

society

Read voraciously
Monitor trends
1. consider the future and learn from the past Identify informed people

Mapping out multiple ways that the future

could play out
Scenario Building
Understand the past (What + why)

Is there more I should be aware of

Smarter and more nuanced in your strategic

2. How to create an informed strategic thinking

a, good strategy does not have to be innovate

II. Developing your strategic

Examine the past
thinking
+ what work before
+ what are competitor doing

strategic thinking b, Think about future trends in your industry

Get input from diverse sources

Bring in the voices and new perspective

a, Map your assets and allies

+ Experience
+ Skills
+ knowledge

What relationship can you tab

b, What constraint do you face

3. get the details right + Pay attention to the obstacles you might
face

c, Break your strategy down into specific

steps
+ Develop specific goals
+ Identify tactics

Dont unveil it at the strategy meeting

Get input and feedback beforehand

Engage in a compain of premeetings

1. Strategic thinking with your team Identify potential objections

Map your strategy
Create detailed responses

Prepare to face objectors

Create a system to maintain accountability

Identify your assumptions

Evaluate your process at regular interval

2. Measure your success How to measure your process

Decide in advance how to track your process

document your progresses to improve

overtime

Are you failing to meet your intinial

expectations
III, Making implementation happen
Has there been a major change in
Ask questions
circumstances

Is there an alternative that is more promising

3. Strategic thinking is an ongoing process
Change direction when there is a far greater
probability for growth and success
New idea -> run small test -> consult
colleagues and advisors

What if something happens that is not in the

plan?

a. Avoid clinging to pass assumptions

4. Limit of strategic If your expectations have blown up, admit

that so you can quickly move to formulating
a new plan

Strategic thinking allows you to adapt to b. Respond decisively

changing circumstances

If the expectation gone and reasons is

correct -> move swiftly

Dont let the situation worsen

C. Embrace improvisation