with Dr. Louise Kelly
8 AM - 11 AM Pacific Time
$395 (US) per person
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HOW TO THINK STRATEGICALLY: ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO INCREASE YOUR IMPACT
Managers at all levels are expected to engage regularly in strategic thinking. However, only the managers who consistently provide meaningful business insights, which enhance their organization's competitive edge, are likely to thrive and be presented with opportunities for advancement.
Strategic thinking is an open-ended activity, which makes it very challenging for some. As a result, It is helpful to have techniques and tools to expand one's capacity for strategic thinking and develop confidence in this area.
This program will equip you with the skills to engage in strategic thinking that can have a transformative impact on organizations, through interactive exercises and real-world case studies.
DR. LOUISE KELLY
Dr. Louise Kelly is a Professor of Management and Leadership at the University of La Verne. She is a nationally recognized expert on strategy and leadership and has a passion for helping people and organizations unleash their management, leadership, and innovation potential.
She publishes widely, and has authored five books including, A Dictionary of Strategy, Entrepreneurial Women: New Leadership and Management Models, The Psychologists Manager, and An Existential Systems Approach to Managing Organizations, as well as over 125 articles and conference papers.
Dr. Kelly has also been designated an outstanding scholar by the United States government and has led executive training in the US and worldwide. Her research on strategy and mindfulness has been written up in Forbes.com and several other national publications.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- What Is Strategic Thinking And Why It Is Important
- How To Adopt A Systems Thinking Perspective To Understand Your Organization And Its Environment
- Techniques To Integrate Creativity And Critical Thinking To Produce Strategic Hypothesis Individually And In Group Settings
TOPICS COVERED
Identify and leverage the elements of strategic thinking
- Examine the Eliminate-Reduce-Raise-Create (ERRC) model to gain insight into your organization's strategy
Use the Business Model Canvas to generate strategic insights
Engage in strategic storytelling to create and communicate a compelling vision
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based (Zoom platform)
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Participants will earn 3 CPE credits or 3 PDC credits
Field of Study: Personal Development