Chess players always think a few moves ahead in any game, and so do strategic thinkers in business. Strategic thinking focuses on the long-term vision, ensuring that every move matches up with the overall goals. In your role, you don’t just need to sort out today’s tasks, you have to plan for what comes next, too.

Leading with strategy can have a far-reaching impact on all areas of a business. Strategy ensures that a company uses time and money well, and also helps you to spot problems and opportunities early. This allows businesses to change things up if needed and rethink the game plan for achieving success.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Recognize the key qualities of strategic thinking
• Implement strategic-thinking tips
• Explain how business leaders can cultivate a strategic-thinking culture

Why take this course?

Successful strategic thinking allows you to have an enormous impact on the business’s trajectory. This course is for those in senior positions who need to plan, assess, and reroute if necessary to ensure they meet business goals. You’ll learn about the most important qualities of strategic thinking, apply strategic-thinking tips, and learn how to develop a culture of strategic thinking.

10 mins | SCORM | Takeaway Tasks