Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A common piece of developmental feedback is the need to move from tactical to strategic thinking. The author, who has coached thousands of leaders to help develop their strategic thinking capabilities, has identified three core behaviors to work on: acumen (thinking), allocation (planning), and action (doing).

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Focused Momentum

JUNE 25, 2020

Mid-year usually is the time to review progress against goals, and update your strategic thinking, given new changes to your plan assumptions. Is a mid-year check-in against plans relevant given the sweeping changes we are experiencing with this global pandemic?

Strategic Management 52

Strategic Management Disruption Learning Strategic Thinking 52

BrainZooming

MARCH 2, 2016

9 Strategic Thinking Questions for Helping Teams Execute Strategy. When it comes to helping teams execute strategy, we recommend leaders ask themselves these strategic thinking questions before convening the team to launch a new initiative. 10 Keys to Engaging Stakeholders to Improve Strategic Results.

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Strategic Thinking Strategy Strategy Strategic Management 40

BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

If you have the right people present , and they are in a chatty mood, how can you morph the gathering into a strategic conversation? One way is by introducing strategic thinking questions that steer meandering conversations into strategic conversations. 9 Strategic Thinking Questions to Start Strategic Conversations.

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Strategic Thinking Strategy Strategy Tips 40

Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

The Evolution of Innovation Management Innovation management has undergone significant transformation over the years. Traditional Phases and Gates Processes Traditionally, the phases and gates model has been a cornerstone in structuring innovation management.

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Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Product Development 113

BrainZooming

MARCH 30, 2017

Along with the recap, Inside the Executive Suite offered sixteen strategic thinking questions inspired by the Fanatics case study that you can use to explore agile strategy options within your own organization. We thought the list was intriguing, so we secured the go ahead to share the strategic thinking questions with you here.

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Planview

OCTOBER 14, 2021

No one understands this more than Yessica Archilla, a Senior Customer Care Manager at Planview. Yessica, who many would describe as passionate, driven, and direct, yet approachable, manages several customer support product teams at Planview. . What does a typical day look like for a Senior Customer Care Manager? Great question!

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Management Meeting Analysis Strategic Thinking 105

BrainZooming

DECEMBER 9, 2015

From a facilitation standpoint, it was the most arduous couple of days of going through strategic thinking exercises I recall. With groups changing out every few hours, there was a continual, tight window to get all the input we’d need to build out a strategic plan and timeline for our client’s strategic initiative.

Strategic Thinking 40

Strategic Thinking Exercises Groups Strategy 40

BrainZooming

OCTOBER 6, 2015

We, however, routinely share how we do things via our methodology, tools, and learnings from Brainzooming strategic thinking workshops. Why Do We Give Away So Many Strategic Thinking Exercises? Strategic Thinking – Exercises and Tools for Creative Thinking and Strategy. What to Blog About?

Strategic Thinking 40

Strategic Thinking Exercises Creative Thinking eBook 40

BrainZooming

APRIL 7, 2017

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

Strategy 151

Strategy Strategy Culture Strategic Thinking 151

Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

Online collaboration tools serve as the cornerstone for virtual teams, fostering communication, project management, and a sense of community among distributed colleagues. Be user-friendly to encourage widespread adoption and minimize the learning curve. Integrate seamlessly with other tools and systems already in use.

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Collaboration Tools Guidelines Video 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Setting the Stage for Success To set the stage for a successful strategic planning offsite, several key steps should be taken: Define Clear Objectives : Be clear about what you want to achieve during the offsite. Choose an Appropriate Venue : The location should be conducive to strategic thinking and free from interruptions.

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Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Exercises 100

Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 24, 2023

That group should possess a deep understanding of the existing organization’s strategy, business models, operations and culture and a wider appreciation of the innovation landscape, the “fields of opportunity” and the emerging practices of innovation management. What should be in a “typical” innovation mandate?

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Innovation Programs Technical Review Innovation Policies 189

Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2024

To learn how to leverage organizational culture for greater business agility and resilience, see leverage organizational culture for greater business agility and resilience. This may include skills such as strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and communication.

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Culture Change 100

Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 21, 2023

AI can revolutionize the educational landscape by tailoring learning experiences, automating administrative tasks, and providing insights into student performance. Beyond these applications, AI has the potential to enhance the emotional intelligence (EQ) of leaders and managers.

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Exercises Leadership Training Tools 118

BrainZooming

JUNE 21, 2017

Download: FREE Innovation Strategic Thinking Fake Book. This new ebook features sixteen strategic thinking exercises to help you ideate, prioritize, and develop your best innovative growth ideas. Learn and rapidly deploy effective strategic thinking exercises to spur innovation.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Curious : Exhibiting a strong desire to learn and understand more. By identifying these traits, organizations can pinpoint the individuals most likely to succeed in roles that require innovative thinking and leadership. Encouraging a Mindset of Continuous Learning Continuous learning is the bedrock of innovation.

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Culture of Innovation Culture Leadership Innovation 113

BrainZooming

APRIL 24, 2018

Creative Thinking: Tesco Homeplus Virtual Subway Store. Creating Change and Change Management – 4 Strategy Options. Strategic Thinking Exercise – New Product Idea Basics and Extremes in 30 Minutes. Strategic Thinking Exercises – Doing the Impossible with Nothing?

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Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking Exercises 88

BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The Brainzooming blog wasn’t originally focused on project management techniques. Implementing innovation in organizations reluctant to embrace the changes needed to survive and grow requires what we’ve come to call “strategic project management.” Project Management Techniques for Starting Strongly.

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Project Management Tips Creativity 40

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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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The establishing of innovation within any Strategic thinking is becoming even more important today than ever. Portfolio management should never stay still or static, it needs to adjust to the latest understanding and outcomes to reallocate funds and resources it is a fluid undertaking. .

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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. Rather than attending training events in the office, training center, or hotel, team members are instead getting their learning and training experiences virtually. A 3,000% rise in virtual collaboration.

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Training Engagement How To LEAN 52

CMOE

JUNE 22, 2022

Ironically, a great number of new and existing managers in municipalities have not had the opportunity to develop their own leadership skills because the municipalities in which they work have not, for whatever reason, chosen to make that investment in the past. Manage the Leadership-Development Process. Conduct 360° Assessments.

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Leadership Learning Course Strategic Thinking 59

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 10, 2017

How can we establish Innovation as the vital link to a process of change and strategic direction options? One that lifts the debates of managing today’s business by linking it into the future and then turning this thinking into a series of plausible and coherent set of activities? Innovation can drive change, change is required.

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Innovation Agile Change Learning 124

CMOE

DECEMBER 8, 2021

To help leaders reset the strategy, provide team members with direction, model a strategic mindset, and inspire new levels of strategic thinking across the organization, leaders must look at the crisis from two perspectives: evaluating the situation and reimagining the future. Instead, the creation of strategy must be ongoing.

Leadership 52

Leadership Strategic Thinking Technical Review Brainstorming 52

BrainZooming

APRIL 6, 2016

The branding strategy workshop came about from talking to too many executives that think it’s okay to let employees in on branding changes at the same time (or even after) customers learn about them. Strategic Thinking Questions to Identify What Matters for a Brand. Supporting a High-Performing Internal Brand Team.

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Engagement Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking 40

BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

These 18 articles from the Brainzooming archives highlight various techniques we use to manage effective meetings, from meeting logistics to meeting dynamics and meeting decision making. 1 Simple Strategy for Improving Time Management. 11 Examples of Strategic Thinking without an Offsite Meeting. Well, you can try!

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Meeting Strategic Thinking Project Conference 40

BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

What’s the project management answer to addressing this tendency among teams and team members? The acronym represents someone we’re always looking for in project management to make sure we will make progress. The DRI concept, however, obviously extends into all project management situations.

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Jeffrey Phillips

OCTOBER 21, 2019

If they mean managing end to end processes that are highly connected and integrated and most of the work is done based on good data, rules and systems, so much the better. We ought to hope for, to aim for, using data in such a way that it impacts our strategic thinking, that the data inspires people to create new offers and new products.

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Data Artificial Inteligence System Strategic Thinking 125

BrainZooming

JANUARY 19, 2017

7 Forgotten Project Management Skills from an Escape Room Fail. Our fail suggested seven solid project management skills we neglected to use. If you’re visiting an escape room or are suddenly hit with a new, time-constrained challenge, here are the project management skills you shouldn’t forget!

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Project Management Groups eBook 40

BrainZooming

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Along the way, your team will learn actionable creative thinking skills and dynamic strategy exercises that will serve them and your organization for years to come. Just in case Santa doesn’t deliver, remember The Brainzooming Group is available for your organization throughout the year to help envision innovative ideas.

Strategic Thinking 40

Strategic Thinking Exercises Creative Thinking Creativity 40

BrainZooming

JUNE 20, 2016

We’d do these sessions as part of strategic planning. Since we were learning as we went, some sessions worked better than others. We’d then turn to preparing a strategic plan. After several cycles, it became apparent our marketing managers couldn’t translate the ideas into effective plans.

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Exercises Strategic Thinking Strategy Strategy 67

BrainZooming

APRIL 5, 2017

I’m also enough of a realist and have been around the block enough times to not cling to those expectations about how a strategic planning process has to work. 7 Collaborative Strategic Planning Process Impacts (Even if the Plan Sits on the Shelf). This type of strategic planning process: Guides the organization to greater success.

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Collaboration Strategic Thinking Strategy Strategy 73

BrainZooming

MARCH 15, 2017

Prioritizing Strategic Opportunities. One frequent prioritization approach works well when we have tons of ideas in a strategy workshop and need to quickly (and spontaneously) narrow them to a manageable number. You will learn effective, proven ways to move your implementation plan forward with greater speed and success.

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Exercises Strategic Thinking eBook Groups 77

BrainZooming

APRIL 11, 2017

We wanted a strategic target to align IT strategy and innovation initiatives to support the organization in realizing its overall vision. We instead used previous exposure, strategic thinking exercises with the IT team and others, and strategic business sense to describe what it seemed a corporate target would encompass.

Exercises 89

Exercises Technical Review eBook Guidelines 89

CMOE

MAY 28, 2021

Healthcare regulations are managed by several state and federal agencies (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, etc.). Nothing gets overlooked, and if there is anything they do not understand, they are open to learning. Strategic Thinking.

Leadership 52

Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Strategic Thinking Training 52

Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 27, 2017

This suggests that there are multiple failure points within the management of innovation. Knowing where to place your innovation thinking becomes critical; it is knowing where the leadership places its importance, its ‘bets to win’. It can be where it plans to invest it’s technology options to leverage knowledge.

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