by Robert Bradford | Sep 13, 2019 | Strategic Thinking
The eighth critical skill for great strategic thinking is seeking advice. Great strategists rarely make strategic decisions by themselves. They usually prefer to get input from people who are closer to the issues. They also highly value the input of people who may...
by Robert Bradford | Aug 30, 2019 | Strategic Thinking
The seventh strategic thinking skill may not seem like a skill at all. Taking time to recharge yourself, however, is an absolutely crucial strategic thinking skill. This key item both improves productivity and allows for separate, rich strategic thinking. Taking time...
by Robert Bradford | Aug 23, 2019 | Strategic Thinking
Lifelong learning, the sixth key ability that is crucial to great strategic thinking, is constant. The learning we are talking about here is not limited to your area of expertise or your line of business. Conversely, it extends to learning about anything that may...
by Robert Bradford | Aug 16, 2019 | Strategic Thinking
Strategic awareness is critical to strategic thinking. This includes not just awareness of the immediate situation, but awareness of a wide range of internal and external factors that you can use to guide the future direction of your organization. Three key...
by Robert Bradford | Aug 9, 2019 | Strategic Thinking
The fourth critical skill for strategic thinking is the ability to create adaptive strategies. This includes the ability to design flexibility into your plans by creating an ability to review and adjust your progress on your strategies. Adaptive strategies are...
by Robert Bradford | Jul 26, 2019 | Strategic Thinking
SMART objectives plus the ability to develop a strategic action plan is the third critical skill for strategic thinking. Set SMART objectives and know how you will implement them. Break down each objective into tasks and make a list of needed resources and a...
