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Strategic Thinking Introduction
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Assess complex/challenging environments and adapt strategic thinking appropriately
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Use conceptual frameworks to help define strategic, operational, or policy problems and options swiftly and in clear and simple terms
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Use conceptual frameworks to think in a structured way, using appropriate tools to present arguments persuasively
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Synthesise clear and simple insight for senior decision makers and stakeholders, and build confidence in communicating, influencing and collaborating with those audiences.
Overview
Off the shelf (OTS)
The ‘Introduction to Strategic Thinking’ course is for professionals who need to apply a strategic mindset in their role, whether that involves shaping policy, leading delivery, or influencing stakeholders. It is ideal for anyone who must tackle complex problems and engage others with confidence and clarity.
Over two days, participants will develop a toolkit for articulating and examining their work issues in a strategic way, together with a strategic approach to problem solving, work planning, and change management.
On the first day, participants learn about the SCQA framework, defining a problem, structuring a problem, and developing hypotheses for solutions.
On the second day, participants learn about appraising options, influencing change and strategic storytelling.
Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to apply these tools to the real-world issues they face on a daily basis.
Delivery method
Virtual
Course duration
12 hours
Competency level
Foundation
Delivery method
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Virtual
Course duration
12 hours
Competency level
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Foundation
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