Strategic thinking training performed by The Thinking Coach is a dynamic, inter-connective & engaging process that is designed to encourage the best in people in a friendly, team building environment!

Strategic thinking is not an easy subject to master, as it deals with the unknown future. The very essence of strategic thinking tends to challenge old ways of thinking that are based in old patterns of evaluation and decision making. Strategic thinking, therefore, is a skill that is based in out of the box ideas that leave "no stoned unturned" in their scope and depth.

Strategic planning is a natural outcome of strategic thinking. The difference is that strategic thinking is the 'home base' from which future planning occurs.

Strategic thinking is the science of thinking ahead so that one is ready and prepared to meet the future, having done the gathering, evaluation and consequence analysis ahead of time.

Strategic development as a whole requires mission, vision and strategy.

Without a clear sense of mission startegic thinking lacks the critical thinking that is the motivation.

The vision is the ability to project forward desired outcome with all the senses not just with thinking.

The strategy is a necessary, flexible game plan with variety of possibilities and outcome.

To think correctly one needs to understand that it is most important to learn how to consider the present first before falling on past refernces.

Human qualities such as courage, the ability to persevere despite uncertainties and self belief are among the essential qualities that need to accompany strategic thinking process.

Strategic thinking, therefore, is a dynamic & multi dimensional training that encompasses many different aspects.

We are living in times where CHANGE IS A WAY OF LIFE - To put it in another way - CONSTANT PARADIGM SHIFT- that is different to coping with change from one thing to another.

To be without strategic thinking at these time is like being a miner without a lamp underground, for thinking according to old paradigms will only offer unclarity and lack of direction.

At times of CHANGE AS A WAY OF LIFE professionals need to be mindful of thinking under pressure without panic or emotions. Being at the point by being able to gather facts, evaluate and make sound decisions is critical to business survival and progress.

Here are some of the elements in Strategic thinking group training and consequent maintenance program:

• Understanding and implementing the differences between Reaction & Response
• Cause, Process & Result Magnetic and Electric natural response mechanisms
• Seperating Fact from Fiction Finding the Question Behind the Question
• MOC model-evaluation strategy
• FED model-evaluation process Decision Making methodology
• Strategic thinking mind-set- handling the paradigm shift revolution
• Necessary work ecology for strategic thinking
• Learning the attitude that is necessary to acquire strategic thinking skills
• Freeing up the "box mentality" as prerequisite to strategic thinking
• Strategic development- mission, vision & strategy
• How to consider the Bigger Picture in strategic thinking
• Defining the difference between cause and symptom
• Personal management strategy
• Developing the Map Of Consequences
• Mind liveners
• Strategic thinking under pressure
• Handling mistakes- A key focus in strategic thinking
• Thinking strategically about your work force
• Effective feedback
• Learning to overcome the "I can't paradigm"
• Forming strategies for daily tasks