BrainZooming

AUGUST 15, 2017

We mentioned how frequently we’re being asked to incorporate uncertainty into Brainzooming creativity and strategic thinking presentations. Considering that, I added new strategic thinking content on flexibility into my presentation at The Leadership Institute. One example I shared was from a Catholic priest.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 11, 2017

I jotted down the questions since I saw them as a strong strategic thinking exercise. A Strategic Thinking Exercise for Determining Trustworthiness. Applying this Strategic Thinking Exercise Broadly. This is a great example of a simple strategic thinking exercise to speed and sharpen decision making.

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BrainZooming

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Here is a way you can turn a typical strategic thinking exercise into something new and fun that both adds variety to your strategy meeting AND could trigger some new ideas to get our strategy out of a rut! Use a New SWOT Strategic Thinking Exercise Nobody Expects. You have no doubt heard of a SWOT analysis. Outrageous.

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BrainZooming

OCTOBER 11, 2016

It received enough attention that we decided to share an additional strategic thinking exercise that puts a twist on the typical SWOT analysis. To add depth and breadth to the strategic thinking exercise, however, we add four probes to each area of the SWOT analysis. Need to get your strategy developed quickly?

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Introduction to Strategic Thinking in Business The Importance of Strategy in a Disruptive World In today’s business environment, disruption is the new norm. With technology advancing at breakneck speeds and market dynamics shifting unpredictably, it’s crucial for you as a business leader to embrace strategic thinking.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 11, 2016

Here’s an idea for a new strategic thinking exercise that can be a big help. 4 Ways to Examine Brand Performance as a Strategic Thinking Exercise. This is definitely a strategic thinking exercise idea from the Brainzooming R&D lab. First though, a little background. What’s an Examination of Conscience?

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BrainZooming

MARCH 31, 2016

We (and by “we” I mean “I”) would like to believe we’re strong at strategic thinking in business. And an appreciation of strategic thinking from a business perspective SHOULD extend over into ALL the decisions we make. Need a few examples to back that claim up? Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case.

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BrainZooming

MAY 6, 2016

At the 2016 Brand Strategy Conference, Antonia Dean, Director – Marketing, Brand Development, & Strategy at The Estée Lauder Companies covered the strategic thinking ideas behind creating an entrepreneurial environment in a large company. Ask them to provide concrete examples of when they devised creative solutions.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 14, 2023

Vision and Strategic Thinking The Universal Need for Direction: Regardless of the industry, every organization seeks a brighter future. Their strategic thinking ensures that actions taken today align with a brighter tomorrow. Their strategic thinking ensures that actions taken today align with a brighter tomorrow.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 7, 2017

Articulating Your Strategic Innovation Direction in an Understandable Way. Strategic Thinking Questions to Identify What Matters for a Brand. Who Needs Vision Statement Examples? Workplace Diversity – The Why, Who, and How of Strategic Thinking. Strategic Thinking Success – 3 Critical Thinking Perspectives.

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Leapfrogging

JANUARY 2, 2023

In a landmark study, for example, Google identified “psychological safety” as the top characteristic of its most successful teams. For example, you might have a project you expect to take three months to complete. Strategic thinking. I’ve built new teams. And I’ve helped fix dysfunctional ones.

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BrainZooming

MARCH 26, 2018

5 Strategic Thinking Questions to Stop Undermining Your Success. With that perspective, reconnect with the granddaddy of all strategic thinking questions: What are we trying to achieve? How can we mock up something as an example to demonstrate the value of alternative approaches? That used to be me ALL the time.

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BrainZooming

MAY 31, 2016

4 Examples Where NOT Acting Might Be a Smarter Innovation Strategy. Finally, in a seemingly far afield example, George Varga interviewed musician, Billy Joel for the San Diego Union Tribune. Rapidly deploy effective strategic thinking exercises to spur innovation. Yet, consider these stories.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 9, 2023

Examples of successful cross-sector collabo rations: There are many examples, from public-private partnerships in infrastructure development to community-led initiatives to address social issues. Overcoming these challenges requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a shared commitment to the goals of the collaboration.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

For example, if your team is heavy on big-picture thinkers, include activities that focus on detailed action planning to complement their strategic visions. Conversely, if your team excels in operational details, encourage activities that stretch their strategic thinking.

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BrainZooming

JUNE 22, 2017

How can you get the most mileage from the free strategic planning eBooks we regularly offer as downloads? We do not pretend to be able to imagine EVERY single situation where you might apply our strategic thinking exercises. Using Our Own Strategic Planning Exercises. Less than five minutes. And it tastes darn good.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The establishing of innovation within any Strategic thinking is becoming even more important today than ever. The other one we cover is establishing a Portfolio need across the three-time horizon points of your business; today, tomorrow (midterm) and the future (the 3H thinking framework).

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BrainZooming

APRIL 25, 2016

At a Brainzooming internal branding strategy workshop I was presenting , one attendee remarked about wanting more vision statement examples. She saw documenting as many vision statement examples as possible as a huge help to getting it right this next time. 6 Steps to Figuring out Your Company’s Big Strategy Statements.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

To avoid the pitfalls of a static strategy and ensure your business is future-proof, it’s essential to foster a culture of agility and strategic foresight. Cultivating a Forward-Thinking Mindset The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. Reward calculated risk-taking, even when it doesn’t always lead to success.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 26, 2023

I have previously focused on innovation governance, for example, in the posts “ Why we should focus on Innovation Governance ” and “ The Role of Governance Needed in Innovation. I work in supporting and building both the strategic and operational needs of an organization as an external advisor or coach.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 4, 2023

Some examples of interdisciplinary skills that are important in cross-sector innovation collaborations include communication, leadership, creativity, strategic thinking, and project management.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 31, 2017

Using structure, exercises, and strategic thinking questions effectively. Strategic Planning Process – Ideas for a Workshop to Develop Strategy. 11 Examples of Strategic Thinking without an Offsite Meeting. Strategic Thinking Exercises – 11 Things Running through a Facilitator’s Head.

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Phil McKinney

AUGUST 24, 2023

Examples of Visionary Leaders These individuals have leveraged their foresight, passion, and strategic thinking to imagine a new future for their organizations and inspire others to help bring these visions to life. Their stories provide valuable insights into the practical application of visionary leadership.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 21, 2023

AI-powered chatbots, for example, can simulate real-life scenarios where leaders can practice responding empathetically to various situations. These digital coaches can offer personalized guidance and training on a range of topics, from communication skills and empathy to strategic thinking and goal-setting.

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Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

Cable TV is a great recent example with dozens of disrupters like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Google, Apple, and others nipping at the heals of–and taking bigger and bigger bites out of–established players like Comcast. How do you digitize a robust, collaborative business strategy process for an executive team, for example?

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BrainZooming

MARCH 27, 2018

One meeting participant said this type of strategic thinking was a breakthrough for them. Our free “Big Strategy Statements” eBook lays out an approach to collaboratively develop smart, strategic directions that improve results! Try these 6 Steps 16 Strategic Thinking Exercises Ready to Go for You Right Now!

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 24, 2023

They are different due to the circumstances and needs of each organization, but let me provide a suggested one to get the thinking you might have a need to validate or a need to revisit yours if you have one and begin to revise it.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

These retreats are not merely a change of scenery but a strategic move to foster innovation and alignment among the top decision-makers of your company. The value of such gatherings lies in their capacity to refresh perspectives, encourage strategic thinking, and address complex challenges without the distractions of the office environment.

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BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

If you are responsible for leading the strategic planning process at your organization, dive in and tweak your process to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. 113 Ideas for Strategic Planning Process Improvement. 12 Questions to Jump Start Your Strategic Planning Process. 5 Ideas for Simplified Strategic Planning.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Lead by Example : These leaders demonstrate innovative behavior, setting a precedent for others to follow. Share Stories of Risk and Reward : Highlight internal or external examples where taking risks led to breakthrough innovations or valuable learning experiences.

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Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 26, 2023

Here are some examples of effective us of AI for improved communication and collaboration: Harnessing Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Effective Communication Natural Language Processing, a facet of AI that focuses on the interaction between computers and humans, can help leaders understand their team’s sentiments better.

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BrainZooming

MARCH 15, 2016

I’ve mentioned my surprise upon realizing strategic planning techniques The Brainzooming Group uses seem to have emerged from Bible passages. It always startles me, however, when a new example appears. Sometimes the strategic thinking best approach involves a large, in-person group.

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BrainZooming

AUGUST 13, 2018

The instructor pointed out a specific example of how this happens with customer expectations. While his point resonated, there weren’t many direct examples to prove out his perspective. Rapidly deploy effective strategic thinking exercises to spur innovation. More Posts - Website Follow Me:

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CMOE

APRIL 21, 2023

For example, LinkedIn Learning experienced a 46% increase in time spent on learning by its enterprise learners. Examples of variety in virtual learning may include using: Real-time polls and quizzes in which team members can participate during training. Here are some examples: A video conference platform like Zoom.

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Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 26, 2021

When you lack a theory or through line, you pursue any path at any point in time that seems to promise revenue and profits, abandoning any strategic thinking or purpose, pursuing any promising lead or opportunity. For example, look at Instagram. How and where do we make money?

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BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

All of their involvement paid off via the five-part strategic planning process workshop addressing multiple strategic priorities. They are a great example of how a client can powerfully support strategic planning success. 13 Ways to Support Strategic Planning Process Success.

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BrainZooming

MAY 11, 2017

They counter suggesting strategic thinking questions as a starting point over-promises and ignores all the other dynamics involved. 13 Exercises for Disruptive Innovation Strategy: Disrupting Thinking eBook. Our response? We never claim that questions alone will create disruptive innovation.

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