Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Thinking In the ever-evolving business landscape, the ability to anticipate changes and craft effective strategies is invaluable. Leaders with a strategic mindset can transcend day-to-day operational thinking and focus on long-term objectives.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Thinking In the ever-evolving business landscape, the ability to anticipate changes and craft effective strategies is invaluable. Leaders with a strategic mindset can transcend day-to-day operational thinking and focus on long-term objectives.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

Introduction to Strategic Thinking in Business The Importance of Strategy in a Disruptive World In today’s business environment, disruption is the new norm. With technology advancing at breakneck speeds and market dynamics shifting unpredictably, it’s crucial for you as a business leader to embrace strategic thinking.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 24, 2018

Brainstorming Ideas – How Many Ideas Per Television Series? Disrupting Thinking. Creative Thinking – 12 Triggers for Finding Strategic Connections. Strategic Thinking Exercise – New Product Idea Basics and Extremes in 30 Minutes. Strategic Thinking Exercises – Where Does Your Brand Live?

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BrainZooming

APRIL 5, 2016

It seems ridiculous to help a company become better at strategic thinking and marketing without being allowed to tell them how to do it. Strategic Thinking Exercises – 3 Responses to New Ideas. The answer could suggest their strategic thinking wasn’t effective in this situation.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 15, 2016

Interestingly, the most challenging situation for Brainzooming strategic thinking workshop success is when it includes TOO MANY individuals viewing themselves as creative. Talking with someone about the most difficult Brainzooming strategic thinking workshop EVER inspired the blurb below. Yes, you read that right.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

These events, often conducted away from the usual office environment, provide a setting conducive to strategic thinking, decision-making, and team alignment. For a more detailed exploration of the offsite’s role in driving organizational change, visit our article on strategy offsite facilitation.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

During in-person and online strategic planning workshops , we regularly use a strategic thinking exercise that helps leadership groups quickly identify a shared future vision statement. Pushing Back on a Strategic Thinking Exercise. An Alternative Strategic Thinking Exercise to Develop a Vision Statement.

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BrainZooming

DECEMBER 9, 2015

From a facilitation standpoint, it was the most arduous couple of days of going through strategic thinking exercises I recall. With groups changing out every few hours, there was a continual, tight window to get all the input we’d need to build out a strategic plan and timeline for our client’s strategic initiative.

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BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

We have been working with a client that had done a lot of strategic thinking about a new initiative. Those are six starting places to use when you are doing strategic thinking about big lists. The thing is, they had done the hard strategic thinking and already had all the raw material they needed.

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BrainZooming

JULY 26, 2021

In this instance, we’re exploring three strategic thinking variables: The Strategic Thinking’s Intended Target. Framing the Thinking Perspectives. Perspectives for Enabling Blue Sky Thinking. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to the free Brainzooming blog email updates. Ambitions for the Outcome.

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BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Well, to identify the articles listed here, a search for “change” on the blog yielded eighty-six PAGES of articles. 35 Articles on Change Management Strategy in a Change Agent Role. A 13-Point Strategic Change Management Checklist. Strategic Thinking about What to Keep and What to Creatively Change.

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BrainZooming

JUNE 29, 2017

In that type of situation, we recommend using strong strategic thinking questions and frameworks to quickly understand the situation, the players, and the opportunities. Getting to What Is Strategic. Strategic Thinking Questions to Identify What Matters for a Brand. What Is Strategic and What Isn’t?

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to the free Brainzooming blog email updates. And for the too many client strategy planning workshops we facilitate (especially in business-to-business settings) where all the participants are male, these questions about female leaders are of supreme importance. Mike Brown. Facing Innovation Barriers?

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BrainZooming

MARCH 14, 2017

We also have quite a bit on fun strategy planning, including one of our most popular new eBooks, 11 Fun Ideas for Strategic Planning. The question got me thinking about specific strategic planning questions we use to liven up strategic thinking. 3 Short, Funny Strategic Planning Questions.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

For more insights into leading executive team offsites for business strategy, visit our article on leading executive team offsites for business strategy. Ambiance : Choose a space that aligns with the objectives of your offsite—a creative space for brainstorming sessions or a serene retreat for reflective strategic planning.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

When it comes to idea generation (be it a brainstorm or one of the methods Brainzooming offers ), participants often put forward ideas that are too general to be implemented. If you’re intrigued by the possibilities, download our FREE eBook, “11 Fun Ideas for Strategic Planning.”

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BrainZooming

MAY 9, 2017

If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to the free Brainzooming blog email updates. Creative Thinking: What Is the Right Size for a Brainstorming Group? Efficiently move from information gathering to action. Focusing on important activities leading to results. Today is the day to download your copy of 321 GO!

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Vision and Strategic Thinking Innovative leaders are visionary. Your strategic thinking allows you to create a roadmap to reach these new horizons. Additional resources on fostering this type of environment can be found in our article on fostering innovation in the workplace.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

When is the right time for brainstorming in strategic planning , or really any other type of planning for that matter? Brainstorming CAN make sense throughout a strategic planning process. The Right Time for Brainstorming in Strategic Planning. The Right Time for Brainstorming in Strategic Planning.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Setting the Stage for Success To set the stage for a successful strategic planning offsite, several key steps should be taken: Define Clear Objectives : Be clear about what you want to achieve during the offsite. Choose an Appropriate Venue : The location should be conducive to strategic thinking and free from interruptions.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For more on refining your innovation processes, see our article on innovation culture best practices. Strategies for Fostering Innovation Creating an environment that nurtures innovation is a strategic imperative for businesses looking to thrive in todays fast-paced market.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

For more on this subject, delve into our article on success factors for executive team offsites. This phase lays the groundwork for a successful meeting where strategic goals can be effectively developed and refined. It should be conducive to the creative and strategic thinking that you aim to foster among your executive team.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

These retreats are not merely a change of scenery but a strategic move to foster innovation and alignment among the top decision-makers of your company. The value of such gatherings lies in their capacity to refresh perspectives, encourage strategic thinking, and address complex challenges without the distractions of the office environment.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 31, 2017

Since this was a recent search topic here, we are sharing our recommendations for ideas on coordinating a strategic planning process workshop. This list of articles from our blog contains ideas for: Selecting a location. Using structure, exercises, and strategic thinking questions effectively. Engaging participants.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Importance of Strategic Planning Offsites A strategic planning offsite is not just another meeting; it’s an investment in your organization’s future. By removing distractions and dedicating time solely to strategic thinking, you create an atmosphere where creativity and big-picture thinking can thrive.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

An article in The Wall Street Journal by Paul Ziobro shares an report on how toy manufacturers, including Mattel and Hasbro, are accelerating their new product innovation processes. You can employ the strategic thinking exercises in Accelerate to : Facilitate a collaborative approach to identifying innovation resources.

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BrainZooming

DECEMBER 10, 2015

As an outgrowth of the workshop, here is a strategic and creative thinking skills compilation comprised of articles that support the Brainzooming workshop we’re delivering. Setting the Stage for Creative Thinking Skills for Sales. Structure and Creative Thinking Skills. Don’t Speak – I’m Thinking.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 15, 2016

Brainstorming – 7 Things a Brainstorming Session ISN’T. Individuals Posing Creative Thinking Challenges. How Creative Thinking Gets Killed by Team Members – 8 Fatal Blows. 5 Ideas When an Uber-Positive Boss Crushes Creative Thinking. Strategic Thinking Skills – 29 Clues You’re Not Dealing with a Strategic Thinker.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Innovation in executive teams is not just about developing new products or services; it’s about fostering a culture of continuous improvement, strategic thinking, and adaptability. More on this can be found in the article leveraging experiential intelligence to create psychology safety for high performing teams.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

For insights on managing virtual projects, explore our article on virtual team project management. Encourage the use of collaborative digital whiteboards or brainstorming tools to facilitate creative and strategic thinking sessions in real-time.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

It requires a shift in your strategic thinking, urging you to anticipate changes and react with precision. For guidance on fostering strategic thinking within your leadership team, refer to 10 ways to get your leadership team thinking strategically and building the best business strategies.

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BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Because of this, the list was worthless for doing what I suspect everyone hoped it would do: provide a starting point for the strategic thinking needed to back into a definition of and explanation for what the new initiative would turn out to be. 6 Ways to Organize Ideas from Strategic Planning Exercises.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

A conducive environment is essential for fostering creativity, open-mindedness, and strategic thinking. For a deeper understanding of crafting a balanced and dynamic agenda, refer to our article on strategy offsite facilitation. It is also important to designate time for reflection and consolidation of ideas.

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BrainZooming

AUGUST 17, 2016

Small groups prepared the personas in advance by brainstorming answers to ten questions on each audience member. Here’s an overview of each of the strategic thinking exercises : 5 Content Marketing Strategy Exercises to Generate Audience-Oriented Topics. What do audience members say about the brand relationship?

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KindlingApp

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

As they work to develop strategic thinking about innovation program goals and aims, leadership often holds closed-door meetings where key stakeholders attempt to identify the problems and projects that they'll challenge their innovators to solve or advance. How can an innovation program find its purpose?

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BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to the free Brainzooming blog email updates. Creative Thinking: What Is the Right Size for a Brainstorming Group? Actively engage stakeholders in strategy AND implementation success.

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