STRATEGIC THINKING

COMPLEMENTARY CLASS 23

Thinking strategically is essential to make decisions the right way and at the best time.
Let’s talk about three different ways of thinking in order to manage situations strategically:

1. Critical Thinking

2. Implementation Thinking

3. Intuitive Thinking

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Match them to their correct meanings:

( ) The ability to organize ideas in the way they will be effectively carried out.

( ) The ability of sensing or perceiving what is true and making the appropriate decision
based on it.

( ) The process of analyzing a situation objectively and evaluate tangible and intangible
aspects by gathering information from different sources.

Adapted from Forbes

Which one do you believe to be your strength?

Take a look at the sentence below, and in groups, think strategically to unscramble it.

not strategy what

the of
essence choosing
is to do.

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In groups, make a list of the topics you learned in the previous classes and have questions
about. You can also take a look at previous classes, and check the mistakes you made.
Your classmates from other levels are going to help you out with that.

Questions / Topics Notes

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Interaction
Production
In the Group Dynamics activity, you studied about three different ways of thinking strategically.
Take a look at the situation below. Say which ways of thinking would be more effective in
order to make the right decision and make a presentation about dealing with the situation
by following the instructions.

Situation

My name is Maria, and I am the manager of an important company. I need to hire an

assistant; however, I can’t decide on who I should hire. Meet the candidates: Ashley is a
practical, rational, and a very hardworking candidate. She is experienced and focused
on results. The candidate assumes to have difficulties with interpersonal relationships.
Although the candidate has great knowledge, I feel the team would have more difficulties
to deal with this kind of profile. Parker, on the other hand, is great at interpersonal
relationships. Parker believes that counting on people is essential for the growth of the
team, and so do I! On the other hand, Parker has less experience in the area; I would
probably have to invest more time on training. I don’t know what to do. Should I prioritize
knowledge or interpersonal relationship?

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BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE

Use imperatives to give instructions to Maria on what she needs to do.

Describe the options using there is / there are.

Compare the two candidates and say the advantages of hiring each of them.

Explain what you think Maria will choose to do.

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UPPER INTERMEDIATE - UPPER ADVANCED

Raise different hypotheses explaining what Maria will have to do to have good results if she
hires Ashley, and if she hires Parker. Use expressions to explain processes.

Explain what needs to be done for an assertive decision in this situation.

Say what you would do if you were in Maria’s position.

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FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR USE

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VOCABULARY SELECTION

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SENTENCE ORGANIZATION

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SOCIOLINGUISTICS

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CLOSING

How does strategic thinking help you learn English?

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What decisions can you make from now on to continue improving?

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Watch the language videos of class T01 and do the extra activities on your platform.

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