How to Think Strategically

APPENDIX B

Microskills of Strategic Thinking

This alphabetical-order listing provides general descriptions of the 20 microskills covered in this book. (The reader can find more detail about each microskill in the designated chapters.)

Abductive reasoning—The practice of inferring possible causes or consequences of an observation, similar to educated guessing. Abductive reasoning yields hypotheses that can be tested with evidence. (Chapter 6)

Ambition—Motivation to make an impact for oneself or for others. Desire to express oneself, to achieve, to pursue excellence. (Chapter 4)

Analogous reasoning—Imagining the similarities and dissimilarities in objects, events, and ideas. A tool for characterizing relationships and expanding creativity. (Chapter ...