Datafied's Strategic Leadership coaching program

"We need strategic leaders!" is a common complaint at almost every large and small organization.  Unfortunately, so few members of most leadership teams have a mastery of this critical leadership competency.  One reason this is so is that very few employees understand what being a 'STRATEGIC THINKER' entails.' It's hard to be a strategic leader if you don't know what strategic leaders are supposed to do.    

It is abundantly clear in business literature that there is tremendous value in having leaders who can strategically approach their roles.  Often, 'being a strategic thinker is crucial for success as a leader.' Still, few leaders know where to start on their journey to being strategic thinkers.  This is often as true for more senior leadership members as for new organizational leaders.  

One of the most significant benefits of having Datafied P.A.S. to help you develop a team of Strategic Thought experts on your staff is that it ensures that everyone is aligning the work of their various areas of responsibility with the overall strategic priorities of your organization.  The synergy from having everyone 'pulling their oars in the same direction' can reap tremendous benefits for your company by giving everyone clear guidance on what is truly important to focus on, where energy and resources should most appropriately be allocated, and what tasks must be addressed first.  It also can break down silos as it helps to eliminate a 'me and my department first' mentality, as everyone is focused on what is best for your company as a whole.

If you find members in your organization's leadership struggling to embrace a Strategic Thinking approach to their work, you're not alone.  It's far too common for leaders to be tempted to only deal with what's directly in front because it always seems more urgent and concrete.  Additionally, from as early as grammar school, we are taught to approach problem-solving tactically rather than strategically.  Unfortunately, a tactical approach to problem-solving in business can put your company at risk.  While leadership concentrates on dodging obstacles in the road, you'll miss amazing opportunities, not to mention all the signs warning you that there are icy and treacherous roads ahead...  

 • Understand the differences between tactical thinking and strategic thinking. 

• Be able to define strategy, strategic thinking, and strategic planning and why they are important.

 • Know the competencies needed to be a strategic thinker.

 • Know the elements of strategic thinking.  

• Be able to build a basic strategic model to address a goal. 

Strategic thinking is not about doing "business as usual" but instead pushing the envelope to see what can be done more thoughtfully and what else can be done "instead of" or as an "add-on" that would maximize opportunities. The value of evaluating every challenge, every problem, or every decision in the organization through the lens of the broader context ensures the functioning of an organization is done in a more integrated fashion and alignment with your organization's strategic goals. When applied to an organization, strategic thinking can allow you to create a competitive advantage for your organization.       

Obviously, this is a daunting list of tasks; frankly, no one is a strategic mastermind or masters the skill overnight. But they can be taught and honed, and anyone can fill in any gaps in their skill set. Let Datafied PAS help to set your organization on the path to operating strategically!