Think Strategically

Table of Contents

1. 1. Introduction
2. Prepare to Think Strategically
   1. Section
   3. The Importance of Strategy
   4. Understand the Levels of Strategy
   5. Focus on Strategy
   6. Summary: Thinking Strategically
3. Analyze Your Situation
   2. Analyze External Trends
   3. Understand Stakeholders’ Needs
   4. Find out What Customers Want
   5. Analyze the Competition
   6. Understand Team Capabilities
   7. Identify Core Competencies
   8. Innovate Strategically
   9. Summarize the Analysis
   10. Summary: Staying Ahead
4. Create a Strategic Plan
   2. Stage the Process
   3. Define Your Purpose
   4. Determine Advantage
   5. Set Boundaries
   6. Choose Areas of Emphasis
   7. Integrate Strategy
   8. Summary: Getting it Right
   9. Estimate a Budget
   10. Test the Strategy
   11. Manage Your Brand
   12. Communicate Clearly
5. Implement the Strategic Plan
   2. Prioritize Change
   3. Form Strategic Partnerships
   4. Plan Change Activities
   5. The First 100 Days
   6. Assess Risks
   7. Summary: Actioning the Plan
   8. Review Goals
   9. Define Your Dashboard
   10. Choose a Leadership Style
   11. Motivate People
   12. Hold Reviews
   13. Be Flexible
6. Set a Life Strategy
   2. Plan a Life Strategy
   3. Summary: Setting a Life Strategy
   4. Plan a Career Strategy