1. Strategic Thinking Simplifies the Difficult
Strategic thinking is really nothing more than planning on steroids. Spanish
novelist Miguel de Cervantes said, “The man who is prepared has his battle half
fought.” Strategic thinking takes complex issues and long-term objectives, which
can
be very difficult to address, and breaks them down into manageable sizes.
Anything becomes simpler when it has a plan!
Strategic thinking can also help you simplify the management of everyday
life.
I do that by using systems, which are nothing more than good strategies
repeated. I am well known among pastors and
other speakers for my filing
system. Writing a lesson or speech can be difficult. But because I use my system
to file quotes, stories,
and articles, when I need something to flesh out or
illustrate a point, I simply go to one of my 1,200 files and find a good piece of
material that works. Just about any difficult task
can be made simpler with
strategic thinking.
2. Strategic Thinking Prompts You to Ask the Right Questions
Do you want to break down complex or difficult issues? Then ask questions.
Strategic thinking forces you through this process. Take a look at the following
questions developed by my friend Bobb Biehl, the author of
Masterplanning
.
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Direction:
What should we do next? Why?
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