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Embrace the strategic thinking mindset :
  - Conditions change Strategy change.
    1. Question Assumptions
  - Unpack existing habits and practices.
    2. Observation
  - Macrotrends
  - System Interaction
  - Overlooked and unpopular
    3. Reflection : Doesn't take time, take spaces.
      - Clear desk mentally

Strategy : Not just for corporations
  - Corporate
  - Team
  - Individual
  - Questions to Ask
    1. Where do I want to be in 3 to 5 years?
    2. Am I on track now?
    3. How can I increase my chances of success?

The sequence of strategy
  - About Big-Picture Choices you make
  - Be clear and procative about what you will do and what you won't do
  - Goals

Make time to be strategic
  - Build time to put strategic thinking into your schedule
  - Free your attention
    1. Tune out weekly : Take an hour a week, maybe sit or walk
    2. Sit with your thoughts
    3. Let your mind wander
    4. Ask the big questions
    5. Use blogging

Consider the future and learn from the past
  - Monitoring Trends
    1. Read widely and often
    2. Identify well-informed people
  - Scenario building

How to create an informed strategy
  1. Good strategy doesn't have to be innovative
    - Look to past successes
  2. Consider the future trends in your industry
  3. Solicit input from diverse sources

Get real about your strategy
  1. Map your assets and allies
    - Find key relationship
  2. Identify your constraints
  3. Create specific steps

Strategic thinking with your team
  1. Have premeetings
  2. Prepare for facing objectors
  3. Create systems for accountability

Measure your success
  1. Clarify your goals and metrics
  2. Evaluate your progress at regular intervals
  3. Identify tracking methods in advance
  4. Documents your processes

Strategic thinking is an going process
  - Questions to audit your strategy
    1. Are you failing to meet initial expectations?
    2. Has there been a major change in circumstances?
    3. Is there a more promising alternative?
      - It must provide significantly more probability for growth
  - When considering a change
    1. Run a small test
    2. Consult colleagues and advisors

The limits of strategy
  - Accept the present moment and move on.
  - Respond decisively
  - Embrace improvisation

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