I propose this week 3 articles to reinforce your strategic thinking and your ability to execute it.
These complement very well what we discussed on our podcast (in French) and in previous publications of the weekly newsletter:
- Essential Skills for Strategic Action
- Épisode 158: 7 Moyens pour développer et pratiquer votre pensée stratégique
- Épisode 63: Comment développer sa pensée stratégique
3 Brilliant Critical Thinking Tools Used by Daniel Dennett (Big Think, 2024)
https://bigthink.com/the-learning-curve/3-brilliant-critical-thinking-tools-used-by-daniel-dennett
Daniel Dennett, a philosopher and thinker, emphasized the importance of critical thinking tools like Occam's razor and Occam's broom. He believed in questioning one's own beliefs and engaging with others to deepen understanding. By simplifying explanations and addressing overlooked facts, we can better understand complex ideas and arguments.
Let's remember that exercising critical thinking can sometimes be uncomfortable.
However, it is essential to master this skill. The article offers ways to put it into practice.
"Once open to thinking critically, we then need the cognitive tools necessary to take apart ideas and information to see if the purported explanations work the way we believe they do."
How to Become an Agile Learner (Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, HBR 2023)
https://hbr.org/2023/11/how-to-become-an-agile-learner
"Learning agility is the skill of learning from experiences so you can succeed in new situations."
The authors present the foundations of learning agility and how to develop it. They explain the importance of the ability to navigate novelty, empathy, and self-knowledge.
In a VUCA environment, this is a key skill to master. "Agile learners are magnets for more — more opportunities, learning, and possibilities."
10 Ways to Prove You’re a Strategic Thinker (Brenda Steinberg and Michael D. Watkins, HBR 2023)
https://hbr.org/2023/10/10-ways-to-prove-youre-a-strategic-thinker
Mastering and executing strategic thinking also requires effective communication. The authors present 10 ideas to put into practice.
Simple and effective!
Have a good week.