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

Let's Grow Leaders

If you want your team to get better at strategic thinking, start by helping them challenge assumptions. Here are seven of our favorite questions to help your team reframe problems and consider alternative perspectives 7 Questions For More Strategic Thinking 1. This kind of strategic thinking is remarkably liberating.

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4 Ways to Sharpen Your Strategic-Thinking Skills

CMOE

In a recent survey, 97% of 10,000 senior leaders surveyed said that being strategic was the leadership behavior most important to their organization’s success—but another study indicated that fully 96% of leaders say they lack the time for strategic thinking.*. Manage your Time and Mind. Harvard Business Review. Dorie Clark.

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How to Lead Through a No-Win Scenario

Let's Grow Leaders

Often, just the act of looking at a challenging situation through a different frame will re-energize you and reveal solutions. Do you have a solution they can use? Clarify the outcomes that would feel good – they’re not always the outcomes we first assume. Is there an alternative path to achieve success? Own the U.G.L.Y.

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For Team Leaders Who Want A Promotion

Let's Grow Leaders

” 04:28 – “Ask Why Respectfully: Seek big picture goals for better alignment and strategic thinking.” ” 21:40 – “Speaking Up: Sharing ideas and solutions can establish team leaders as critical thinkers and proactive contributors.” ” Team Leaders: Focus on Results! .”

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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

Vantage Circle

Recognize and Reward Intellectual Contributions Recognizing employees for their innovative ideas or strategic thinking reinforces the importance of cognitive engagement. A team member who actively participates in brainstorming sessions, offering constructive ideas and solutions.

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Creative Teams: 12 Habits That Foster Curiosity and Collaboration

Let's Grow Leaders

Related Article: Assumption Busters: 12 Strategic Questions to Propel Your Team’s Strategic Thinking 3. Inviting your teammates to consider ONE way or ONE idea to do something specific is a great way to encourage your team to be more creative and solutions-focused.