STRATEGIC THINKING – BUSINESS COACHING
Strategic Thinking is the basis for my coach approach. It’s the kind of thinking that creates insights that are crucial to pivoting quickly in rapid-moving times.
This is the type of thinking that looks at alternative perspectives, challenges assumptions and is aimed at creating new possibilities. Whether you are seeking a career move or responding to changes in your business that needs a rethink – strategic thinking will energize a new perspective.
Strategic Thinking is a bit different
from Strategic Planning
.
Strategic thinking informs your planning and represents the “why” and “what” directly relating to the value and purpose. Strategic planning is the “how”, how you will implement and take action.
Too often we dive right into the how and create task lists hoping to right into action. Naturally, we seek solutions to our key challenges. However, getting right to it – too fast can overlook solid valid, and viable options.
Thinking strategically focuses on the ‘what if’ and the ‘how might we’. It is much like the design-thinking approach which tackles the bigger questions which often lead to key insights. It’s a simple process and its purpose is to redesign a better future.
DEBORAH RICHARDSON
Business and Career Strategist
STRATEGIC THINKING IS A TEAM SPORT!
Strategic thinking is best done with a partner.
The outcomes from strategic thinking are ‘Insights’ those ideas, concepts, and solutions that close the gap between what you seek and how you will get it.
Want to spark insightful thinking? – check our thoughts here.
Once you have some insight – take those ideas for a walk, test them out, do some prototyping. Share your thoughts with others and ask for valuable feedback, experiences, and recommendations for your next steps.
Working with a coach, consultant, or mentor with an unbiased agenda is often a better idea than someone who knows you and might not be as objective as you need in this process.
WHY IS STRATEGIC THINKING SO IMPORTANT TO SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS?
It’s a way to re-evaluate your next steps – a double-check that your vision, values and goals are in line with your plan of action. This process of rethinking your next moves helps you stay on track, reduce stress and burn-out and keeps you on top of your game.
your capable of brilliant things
So if you’re ready to invest in yourself,
let’s get started with a Strategy Session
learn more about our strategy programs here.