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You hired a strategic planning consultant. The engagement produced a polished plan, a set of priorities, and a confident leadership team. Six months later, the plan sits in a shared drive, untouched. The priorities haven't changed anyone's behavior....
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The clearest way to understand strategic thinking is not to study the concept. It is to watch it solve a problem that tactical thinking could not.
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The problem is rarely that you do not know strategy matters. Most leaders do. The problem is that the same capabilities that make you effective in...
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Most advice on developing strategic thinking is either too abstract or too prescriptive. Too abstract: think bigger, see the whole picture, consider...
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One strong strategic thinker changes individual decisions. A team where everyone thinks strategically changes how an organization moves.
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Most organizations have strategic plans. Far fewer have strategic thinking. The difference shows up not in the quality of the planning document but...
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Sometimes the universe has its own timeline - and it doesn't care about your project deadlines Two weeks ago, I took what I like to call an...
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When stepping into a new leadership role—whether as a CEO, Executive Director, division head, or Board President—one of the most impactful actions...
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The Current Reality: Volatility As you can imagine, I’ve seen some complex environments during the past twenty-five years, working with leadership...
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In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, having a clear roadmap for your organization's future isn't just helpful—it's essential. Strategic...
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Cecilia Lynch