Strategic Thinking is the kind of thinking that creates insights that are crucial to pivoting quickly in rapid moving times. I think that just might be about now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the type of thinking that looks at alternative perspectives, challenges assumptions and is aimed at creating new possibilities. It\u2019s not hard to do a little strategic thinking \u2013 but it\u2019s a team sport and best done with a partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you are seeking a career move or responding to changes in your business that need a rethink, strategic thinking will energize a new perspective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When things start to change even a little bit it\u2019s the perfect time to reflect on all aspects of your life or business and check all the moving parts. Your aim is to think about how you might re-sequence things to create a better future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strategic Planning is a bit different from Strategic Thinking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The later informs your planning and represents the \u201cwhy\u201d and \u201cwhat\u201d directly relating to the value and purpose. Strategic Planning is the \u201chow\u201d, how you will implement and take action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Too often we dive right into the how (seeking things that we can do to overcome our challenges). Naturally, we seek solutions to our key challenges. However, the approach with strategic thinking is different. It focuses on looking at things differently \u2013 a new perspective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It focuses on the \u2018what if\u2019 and the \u2018how might we\u2019. It is much like the design-thinking approach which tackles the bigger questions which often lead to key insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n