CAREER ACCELERATOR
Thinking Strategically
Have you ever been told to “be more strategic”? Strategic thinking is a hallmark of leadership in an organization. But if you have built your career on strong execution, it can be hard to change your approach. It can be even harder to be recognized for that growth.
Strategy is the wide-angle lens. Tactics are the zoom.
WHAT WE WILL COVER
This session covers the difference between strategic and tactical work, a framework of questions that brings strategic thinking to any project, and the specific things you can do to ensure your thinking carries weight in the room. You will practice on a real example and leave with actionable tools and techniques to position yourself as strategic at work.
TAKEAWAYS OF THIS SESSION
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A clear line between strategic and tactical work
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Five questions for strategically approaching any project
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Language for meetings and senior stakeholders that signals strategic thinking
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The confidence to speak up strategically, even if you aren't the most senior person in the room
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One concrete change to start applying at work right away