Introduction to Strategic Thinking
Key Business Areas that Managers Must Master
Leadership
Strategy
Finance
Communication
Marketing
Culture and innovation
Leadership
Self-assessment exercise
The collaboration mindset
Strategy
Identifying the company's strategic and operational alignment
The role of the manager in strategy and operations
Finance
Understanding the numbers
Finance's role in extending the company's influence, competitiveness and survival
Communication
Communicating across functions, departments, regions and language
Presentation skills
Marketing
Identifying and responding to demand and market shifts
How technology changes the game
Culture and Innovation
An organization's personality
A growth and learning mindset
Strategic Decision Making
Anticipating problems
Obtaining and interpreting information
Placing challenges and opportunities within strategic context
Discussion, decision and feedback
Professional Development
Mentorship and ongoing training
Seeing the future and using it to your advantage
Summary and Conclusion |