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Assumption Busters: 7 Questions to Propel Your Team’s Strategic Thinking

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How to help your team challenge assumptions for better creativity and problem-solving In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” If you want your team to get better at strategic thinking, start by helping them challenge assumptions.

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Creative Teams: 12 Habits That Foster Curiosity and Collaboration

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Creative teams stay open to what’s possible and explore alternative perspectives. Some of the best teams we know are great because they stay curious and creative. Part 2: Great Teams: 12 Practical Collaboration Habits to Create Clarity 12 Habits to Foster More Curiosity and Creativity on Your Team 1.

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How to Lead Through a No-Win Scenario

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Or, you can get creative, tap into your values, and empower your team for a strategic future. Finally, there are times when the no-win scenarios you face are immoral, illegal, or unethical to such an extent that you are better off finding another place to work. No-win scenarios can demotivate you and sap morale, if you let them.

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Scenario Planning Matrix And Strategic Thinking

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The scenario planning process is contiguous with putting a contingency plan for any organization which paves a framework for strategic thinking by providing decision makers an opportunity to boil down all possible aspects they’re confident about from the ones that cause uncertainty.

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7 Surprising Hobbies to Improve Your Leadership Skills

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Cooking Classes: Encouraging Creativity and Team Dynamics Cooking in a group setting is more than just preparing a meal; it’s a collaborative experience that helps leaders practice delegation, time management, and creativity. Cooking in a group teaches leaders to think on their feet and work collaboratively to achieve a shared goal.

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Improving Leadership Skills for Emerging Leaders

Harvard Professional Development

Leaders must ensure teams are working together toward shared objectives, encourage creative thinking and problem-solving, recognize uncertainties and challenges, and adapt to change. Improving strategic thinking and decision-making Effective management is about more than solving problems.

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Understanding the 3 Types of Employee Engagement and How to Improve Them

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Encourage Curiosity and Exploration Fostering a culture where employees are encouraged to ask questions and think creatively can spark new ideas and approaches. Recognize and Reward Intellectual Contributions Recognizing employees for their innovative ideas or strategic thinking reinforces the importance of cognitive engagement.