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What Does It Really Mean to Think Strategically
“The purpose of life is a life of purpose” — Robert Byrne
Have you ever thought about what it means to think strategically? Does it mean to create strategies like in a war? Is it a skill you are born with or something you learn? Strategic thinking seems like a vague buzzword that CEOs toss around to sound important.
Actually, strategic thinking is a skill we can all learn. It is how we plan, think, and ask questions to grow and learn while we work toward a goal. Moreover it’s embracing what you were like when you were young child and asking questions, most importantly, “why?”
Thinking strategically is based on a combination of knowledge, experiences, and your hunches. It’s about taking calculated and uncalculated risks that we hope will pay off in the future.
It’s about shifting your focus from just doing things to thinking and planning what should be getting done.
Three Behaviors That Inspire Thinking Strategically
Switching your focus is easier said than done. To cultivate a mind of thinking strategically, these three behaviors can help.
Question why
Don’t accept doing a task a certain way just because it’s the way it’s always been done. Ask…
