CMOE

MARCH 17, 2025

Embodying a strategic thinking mindset at work empowers individuals to anticipate challenges, seize opportunities, and drive innovation. Take the time to explore key components of a strategic thinking mindset. We encourage you to use this resource as a part of your strategic thinking toolkit.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2025

Its simplicity and visual clarity make it accessible while remaining powerful in guiding strategic thinking and customer-centric innovation. The canvas prevents this by offering a structured method for aligning innovation strategy with customer insight. Share it in presentations to align teams around customer-centric strategy.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 27, 2017

Most organizations are seeking solutions to the necessary connections between Strategy and Innovation. Often it is within the strategies that should be outlined, lies the potential new spaces to play for innovation’s design. Often we are inherently resisting to exploring change as it becomes risky and far more demanding.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Thinking Strategic thinking is a critical element in the leadership toolkit, essential for steering organizations towards long-term success. Benefits of Strategic Thinking for Leaders The benefits of strategic thinking for leaders are manifold.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Thinking Strategic thinking is a critical element in the leadership toolkit, essential for steering organizations towards long-term success. Benefits of Strategic Thinking for Leaders The benefits of strategic thinking for leaders are manifold.

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CMOE

MARCH 17, 2025

Mintzberg’s 5 Ps of Strategy: A Lens to Understand Strategic Thinking Strategic thinking helps businesses analyze situations, make decisions, and solve problems. For those new to strategic thinking, this process can be difficult to master. What Is Strategic Thinking According to Mintzberg?

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Old trading patterns and rules of engagement may be re-evaluated or may change entirely. We aren't quite certain yet how IoT, Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, robotics and other technologies will change things. The pace of change - a common refrain in my writing - seems to only accelerate. What's next?

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 3, 2025

Key Advantages: Efficiency: Automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes, freeing up more time for strategic thinking. Personalized Recommendations and Strategies AI can analyze client-specific data to develop tailored recommendations and strategies. Tailored growth and expansion strategies.

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BrainZooming

OCTOBER 7, 2016

We frequently facilitate a strategic thinking exercise that uses a character outside a situation as the perspective. Here are situations where you can use it: If it’s a discussion for or against an idea, shift the protagonist and antagonist roles to see how the argument might change or develop. This is different, however.

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BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

What are all the change management strategy roles a change agent plays? We were working with an organization on its future vision while facilitating its strategic planning process. Innovation Vocabulary and Change Management Strategy. Lesson learned. Want to learn more about that process?

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BrainZooming

MAY 19, 2016

But given our unwillingness to settle for that easy answer, we created a rapid fire strategic thinking exercise to push for ideas. Strategic Thinking Exercise – 17 Questions to Find Innovation Case Studies. Who are our strategic partners? What other companies have similar strategies to ours?

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BrainZooming

AUGUST 28, 2017

How can you develop strategic thinking exercises to envision the future when it’s so easy to let previous experience cloud your imagination? Understanding this change, however, is challenging when your perspective hasn’t broken from the past. 4 Strategic Thinking Exercises to Envision Future Strategy.

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BrainZooming

OCTOBER 6, 2016

9 Strategic Thinking Questions – Innovative Ideas from Experts. Many of the strategic thinking questions we share help people imagine things that have never happened. Ready to boost your innovation strategy? Related posts Strategic Thinking Questions – What defines an Idea or a Product Name?

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BrainZooming

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Matt Britton, a millennial generation expert , spoke about the anticipating the Class of 2025 as the keynote speaker on the closing day of the October 2017 Social Media Strategies Summit in New York. A Future-Looking Strategic Thinking Experiment. With devices talking directly to devices, the dynamic changes even more.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 1, 2025

These tools can help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of your leadership team, enabling you to develop targeted strategies for improvement. This can help you identify areas where alignment is lacking and develop strategies to address these issues. Join the Consultant's Master Class!

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 14, 2025

Whether you are working on enhancing emotional intelligence or strategic thinking, AI provides the tools necessary for timely and effective leadership development. Lead Successful Strategy Projects! Market Analysis Reports Competitive Positioning Offers insights on market trends, customer preferences, and competitor strategies.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 16, 2018

The article inspired a laundry list of strategic thinking exercise prompts to re-imagine a threatened business model when your service offering is under assault from online offerings, bots, or some other form of complete automation. A New Strategic Thinking Exercise. Branding and Marketing. Innovation. Extreme Creativity.

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BrainZooming

MAY 8, 2017

Or you receive confirmation from a speaker that what you have been thinking is right (or pretty close to right), and you can take that back to the office and tell the boss. A Strategic Thinking Framework Is Better than an Answer, Really! Instead, I include lots of strategic thinking frameworks for decision making.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 7, 2017

We see seven keys to creating an innovative workplace culture where individuals are able to meaningfully contribute to the organization’s innovation strategy. It’s vital to point your innovation strategy in a direction. What is the first innovation strategy question to ask? 5 Ideas for Turning a Vision Statement into Strategy.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Additionally, predictive analytics can highlight emerging leadership trends, helping you future-proof your skills development strategies. Practical AI applications can significantly boost decision-making capabilities and strategic thinking. Strategic Thinking Scenario planning and trend analysis.

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CMOE

APRIL 28, 2021

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.*. They firmly believe that strategy is everyone’s job.

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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

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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BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Nook and cranny strategic thinking exercises. The nook and cranny strategic thinking exercises term popped into my head during a Brainzooming client workshop. Each strategic thinking exercise poster had four or five brand dimensions on the Y-axis. You do the math with this strategic thinking exercise.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

The Age of AI and Business Strategy Understanding AI-Driven Rapid Change In the current landscape, AI-driven technologies are reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace. Artificial Intelligence is not just a tool but a revolutionary force, catalyzing fundamental changes in how businesses operate, compete, and deliver value.

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Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 26, 2021

David Bowie sang a song about change called Changes. He spoke about the need to change - to "face the strange" - and find a new reality. Another band - Rush - talked about change as well. In their song Tom Sawyer, they wrote that "changes aren't permanent, but change is". What change are we anticipating?

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Idea Drop

JULY 20, 2017

If the conditions are right, meaningful change can evolve from the smallest seed of inspiration; an observation, a discussion, or even just an interesting question. There are two distinct (though complementary) ways to work through a problem and develop a solution: we might label them ‘creative thinking’ and ‘strategic thinking’.

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Kainexus

JUNE 12, 2024

In an era where efficiency and agility are paramount, Lean business transformation has emerged as a pivotal strategy for organizations aiming to streamline operations and enhance value creation. Lean principles foster a culture of innovation and strategic thinking within organizations.

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BrainZooming

JUNE 21, 2017

We were listening in on an internal innovation strategy call conducted by one of our clients. The key question was, “Where’s the beef with this innovation strategy?”. They seemed ready to jump through hoops to justify the innovation strategy to the CEO. 3 Questions When the Innovation Strategy ROI Doesn’t Satisfy the Boss.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 24, 2018

Someone wondered about the range of topics included in the disruptive innovation strategy workshop we delivered recently. 27 Links to Energize Your Innovation Strategy. If you’re interested in reviewing some of the innovation strategy content we shared during the workshop , here are links within three major focus areas: Imagine.

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BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Here is something I do not remember ever seeing before to call out a change in traffic regulations: a NEW sign pointing out a recently-installed stop sign at a street intersection. The NEW sign to point out the new stop sign is a wonderful reminder of something that is easy to overlook in a change management strategy.

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CMOE

MARCH 17, 2025

Without strategic thinking, leaders risk falling into short-term fixes that fail to drive long term sustainable success. Strategic thinking is a skill that can be developed through study, practice, reflection and deliberate effort. How Do You Start Thinking Strategically?

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CMOE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The three supporting mechanisms: Change leadership Strategic thinking AI technology resources These are essential for ensuring an effective integration and implementation of AI business initiatives. Think of it as three legs on a stool: without one it is difficult to maintain balance.

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Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

If you work with consultants or have your own consultancy, take note: Things are changing, fast. But with the dramatic overnight changes in work and society caused by the coronavirus crisis, the disruptive transformation of the consulting industry will only accelerate.

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BrainZooming

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Steve Lahey, the Number 1 Brainzooming Fan , posted an intriguing quote about developing organizational strategies from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos: “I very frequently get the question: ‘What’s going to change in the next 10 years?’ I almost never get the question: ‘What’s not going to change in the next 10 years?’ affiliate link).

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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. A well-crafted strategy can serve as a compass, guiding your organization through the complexities of a disruptive world and towards sustained success.

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CMOE

MARCH 17, 2025

What Are the Behaviors of a Strategic Thinker? The traits of strategic thinkers manifest in certain behaviors that can help you identify them. Look for these actions that are consistent with strategic thinking: They anticipate future challenges. How you deal with change greatly impacts success.

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