![]() ![]() Ignore this fact and you risk getting passed over for a promotion, or having your budget cut because your department’s strategic contribution is unclear. It can, and must, happen at every level of the organization it’s one of those unwritten parts of all job descriptions. If you believe that strategic thinking is only for senior executives, think again. So what specific steps can you take to be more strategic in your current role? ![]() It felt like I had been given the definition of a word by using the same word. One of my coaching clients, Lisa, a vice president of HR, was in this situation and explains, “I was just told to think bigger picture and to be more strategic. ![]() To add insult to injury, the feedback rarely comes with any concrete guidance on what to do about it. If you’ve ever received feedback that you “need to be more strategic,” you know how frustrating it can feel. At first, you may feel disoriented as you challenge your own assumptions and gain comfort with conflict and curiosity, but when you’re able to contribute at a higher level, you’ll be glad you took the risk. Stop going to meetings you don’t need to attend, and block out thinking time on your calendar. Finally, make time in your busy schedule for reflection. Group and logically order your main points, and keep them as succinct as possible. The second ability is asking tough questions: “What does success look like in Year 1? What could impact the outcome in a negative way? What are the early signs of success or failure?” Next, structure your written and verbal communication in a way that helps your audience focus on the core message. First, routinely explore the internal trends in your daily work, like issues that come up repeatedly. Once you’ve accepted that it’s part of your job, focus on developing four key abilities that demonstrate your strategic prowess. ![]()
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