STRATEGIC THINKING (G055)

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WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

Whether you work as an administrator, a professional or a manager, in communications or other areas, complex and ambiguous situations are a reality in today's work environment. Responding to these situations strategically and innovatively requires deliberate approaches to creativity and the adoption of key creativity and thinking skills. Strategic thinking - balancing analysis with ideas, is one of four core competencies identified for all public servants in the Canada Public Service Agency's Leadership Framework - a critical component of Public Service Renewal. Learning, Innovation and Change Management are among the key elements in the Treasury Board of Canada MAF (Management Accountability Framework). Without the ability to think strategically, influencing results and responding innovatively to the needs of Canadians in an increasingly global economy becomes difficult. Strategic thinking is a learned skill. Learn how to flex your strategic thinking muscle so you can respond more innovatively to the challenges in your work environment. In addition, learners get insight into their personal thinking preferences through the administration of the FourSight Breakthrough Thinking ProfileT in class and get to take away "thinker toys" and a learner guide with strategic thinking tools and a bibliography of helpful references to further their learning.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

• The benefits and impacts of personal thinking preferences on strategic thinking and problem solving.
• The link between strategic thinking, creative problem solving and innovation.
• How to identify situations that would benefit from strategic thinking, creative problem solving and innovation processes.
• How to foster strategic thinking in your workplace.
• The importance of phrasing challenges and questions and avoiding premature evaluation.
• How brainstorming failures short-circuit strategic results.
• Guidelines for balancing analysis with ideas.
• Strategic thinking tools that support more innovative results.
• How to improve strategic planning and innovation initiatives.
• How to build better teams and use the power of the group and a diversity of perspectives to create breakthrough ideas and insights.