Thinking description
Of course, everyone thinks. But thinking effectively is a rare skill. Sadly most people are taught – or led – what to think, but not how to think. So, what’s involved in thinking well? Here’s a starter list of a dozen indicators: 1.Purpose-driven: Good thinking is always directed at serving Read more
Today’s fast-changing and uncertain world needs leaders to have smart thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills. However, research strongly indicates that generally leaders do not have such skills. For example, a global survey in 2019 of business leaders by McKinsey found that fewer than half of respondents considered that decisions in Read more
Strategic thinking is a skill-set and approach that everyone in an organisation – not just senior managers – can practice and apply to help how they do their own job and improve the decisions and choices they need to make. Being strategic is not just about business or organisational-level strategy Read more
How good are you at strategic thinking? Certainly, it’s a skill expected of most leaders today. But, despite lots written on the subject of strategy (like on leadership!) over recent decades, there doesn’t appear to be any consistent definition of exactly what it means to ‘think strategically’. In my view, Read more
Do you consider yourself to be a strong, independent thinker ? Are you proud you can formulate your own thoughts and make decisions on your own ? Certainly, the idea of thinking for oneself is often seen as a valuable personal quality for success in life and career. Especially in Read more