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Strategic Thinking

DR Yulihasri, SE, MBA


20 February 2021
What is strategy?

Exists at
A plan to
multiple
achieve our
levels – all
goals.
linked.

Helps us As
make wise conditions
choices as change, the
conditions plan itself
change. evolves.
What is strategic thinking?

Strategic thinking
Strategic thinking
is learned, not
cannot be taught.
innate.
What is strategic thinking?

Seeing
systems
Vision/Goals

Analysis

The ability to see what is - and what could be –


and make choices that lead to desired outcomes.
Components of Strategic Thinking
Analytical. Sees systems.
Vision/goal (Makes sense of (causes,
driven. diverse input and relationships,
data.) leverage points)

Focused on long Thinks across


Weighs decisions
term forces, past, present
against criteria.
trends, impacts. and future.

Questions
Anticipates Allows for
assumptions,
unwanted “intelligent
habits and
events and risk. opportunism”
conclusions.
We can benefit from learning about
things that LIMIT strategic thinking
Lack of shared analysis can limit
strategic thinking
shared
vision/goals

opportunitie historical
s and threats analysis

Problems and
power analysis
causes
Power relationships can limit strategic
thinking
More Less
power Power
Goal
s
Wha
t d at
a
Fram
e/me
ssage
s
Who
has i
n put
Wha
possi t’s
ble
Over-emphasis on only the long-term
or immediate challenges

Immediate
only

Long term
only
Bias can limit strategic thinking
We all have biases.

We select for


information that
supports our viewpoint
and experiences.

We tend to disregard


information that doesn’t
fit our beliefs/values.
What can I/we do?
SELF-REFLECTION

What are my own strengths and weaknesses related to


strategic thinking?

What adjustments can I make? How might I improve


my own strategic thinking skills and habits?

How can I provide more strategic leadership –


regardless of the position I hold?
What can I/we do?
GROUP REFLECTION

How can we (continue to) develop a shared analysis


among the staff and board?

How can we (continue to) nurture a staff culture that


promotes strategic thinking?

What skills/habits can we learn to improve our ability


to think and work strategically as a staff team?

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